This coaching change might be lipstick on a pig.
The San Jose Sharks failed to fly in Bob Boughner’s inaugural homestand, going 2-4-1. For what it’s worth, we did get a better look at how the interim head coach is re-making the Sharks.
After Boughner’s first two games, it appeared San Jose was trying to institute a more aggressive forecheck and emphasize greater shot volume at 5-on-5 from their forwards.
Now, let’s dive into how the Sharks are defending differently, among other things.
Doug Wilson noted, after firing Peter DeBoer: “We gave up the most quality scoring chances in our own slot area of any team in the league.