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Sharks preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances and more

With the 2018-19 season fast approaching, we're running snapshots of all 31 NHL teams, including point total projections, positional previews, best- and worst-case scenarios and more.

The San Jose Sharks made the splash of the summer in trading for Erik Karlsson, in the hopes he can drive them to a Stanley Cup.

How they finished in 2017-18: 45-27-10 (100 points), Finished 12th in NHL, 3rd in the Pacific Division

The Sharks made the playoffs for the third straight season, sweeping the Ducks and then falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games.