SAN JOSE — Sharks coach Pete DeBoer isn’t afraid to acknowledge that the bar is set a little higher for his team this year.
In the wake of Erik Karlsson’s arrival in training camp, the Sharks are expected to contend for a Stanley Cup this season. Anything short of that goal will be a disappointment.
“I’m not one of those guys that doesn’t want to talk about it,” said DeBoer, who will coach in his 800th game behind an NHL bench on Monday. “That’s the reality.”
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