Being a fan of a perennial contender/playoff team often means the regular season becomes overlooked. It is merely a vehicle for getting the chance at Lord Stanley’s Mug. Yes, there are marquee matchups and long winning streaks to get us excited, but really we are all chomping at the bit for the playoffs to start.
With the Sharks taking care of business, so far, in the Pacific, let’s train our eyes to the future. Looking around at the division and the Sharks performance, it’s not too early to talk playoffs. If they fall to a position of scrapping for a wild card spot, then there are bigger issues afoot.