In hopes of maybe turning fortunes around for an unexpected push to the playoffs, the San Jose Sharks find ways to lose any positive momentum, dashing any chances of getting back into the picture.
From the firing of Peter DeBoer back in December, expectations fell to the wayside as the Sharks have yet to respond under Bob Boughner, who is unlikely to return behind the bench for next season.
As the forgetful campaign lingers to a bitter conclusion, resetting for next year became a priority for general manager Doug Wilson who made numerous trades at the deadline to recuperate assets lost from previous acquisitions.