SAN JOSE — The Sharks are entering their 2019–2020 season with a similar team that played Game 6 of the 2019 Western Conference Finals. Although some core pieces have departed — salute, Joe Pavelski — most of the core remains.
In this three-part series, we will analyze the various aspects of the team, examining whether GM Doug Wilson did enough to address issues in each area.
Today’s focus: Defense
Erik Karlsson: The star Swedish defensemen did not have a dream start to his career as a Shark. Injuries plagued his first season in teal, leaving many Sharks fans wondering if he would ever return to his Norris Trophy-winning form.