The San Jose Sharks have been a much deeper team this season than in year’s past, but right now, two of their more relied upon players are struggling at an inopportune time for team teal. If San Jose is going to make a deep run this postseason, they are going to need more production from forwards Patrick Marleau and Joel Ward.
Both players have cooled off significantly after starting the season on the right foot. Ward was a pleasant surprise for San Jose early in the year after inking a three-year deal with the Sharks this offseason.