No question, save perhaps the futures of Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton, will likely divide Sharks fans more than this one: is the Sharks’ window closed? Yes, San Jose lost to the Edmonton Oilers, led by the future of the NHL in Connor McDavid, in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But the caveat of devastating injuries keeps hope alive this core can make another run.
How confident are you? San Jose has some big decisions to face this offseason and it starts right here. If the Sharks can contend for a Stanley Cup next year, Doug Wilson’s decision making is obviously quite a bit different than if they can’t.