SAN JOSE –- One of the supposed strengths of this years Sharks team, and something they were desperately missing last season, was the team’s forward depth. The thinking went that the younger players were all a year older, while there were some notable offseason additions like Joel Ward and the surprising Joonas Donskoi.
Through the first week of the season that looked to be the case, as Pete DeBoer consistently rolled four lines in four straight wins. There were contributions on the scoresheet up and down the lineup.
Another week and a half later, though, the Sharks just aren’t getting enough from players not in the top six.