Much of the talk surrounding the Sharks this season has focused on the offense. I’m guilty of this myself and think it’s time we take a step back and appreciate the true strength of this team: the defense. After getting brutalized in the Stanley Cup Final, Doug Wilson went out and got David Schlemko to solidify the defense.
That move is looking better by the game. It’s only been 15 games, of course, but the Sharks are currently one of the best defensive teams in the league. Beyond that, this iteration of the Sharks is one of the best defense corps we’ve seen at the Shark Tank in the past 10 years.