Sharks News & Notes (5/14/21)

 Some significant headlines have arose from the San Jose Sharks following the last game of their 2021 season. Let's get into them: 

•  Sharks GM Doug Wilson recently stated that the team is not looking to rebuild heading into next season and still wants to put the Sharks in a position to compete next season. I am aware that some of the fanbase won't agree with the direction that Doug Wilson plans to take the Sharks heading into next season, but I am not ready for a long, painful rebuild and always want to see the Sharks compete for the Stanley Cup Playoffs whenever possible. 

• Patrick Marleau stated that he wasn't satisfied with his on-ice performance during the 2021 season and wants to return to the NHL next season, which would be his 24th season. However, it's very possible that Patty may not be with the Sharks next season. We won't know for sure until we get further into the offseason. Marleau recorded four goals and five assists for nine points this season,which is the fewest in his career, while breaking the all-time games played record.
  

•  The Sharks Awards have been handed out for this season, most of which were determined by the media. They have been awarded as follows: Player of the Year goes to Evander Kane; Rookie of the Year goes to Nikolai Knyzhov; Media Good Guy goes to Logan Couture; last but not least, Prospect of the Year goes to Thomas Bordeleau. I find all of the recipients of these team awards difficult to dispute. 

• The 2021 Men's Hockey World Championship rosters have been announced, and a handful of Sharks players will be participating in the yearly tournament that usually takes place alongside the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They are as follows: Kevin Labanc, Ryan Donato, and Sasha Chmelevski for Team USA; Timo Meier for Team Switzerland; Marcus Sorensen for Team Sweden; Alexander Barabanov for Team Russia. It was also announced that Nikolai Knyzhov and Tomas Hertl are withdrawing from the Men's Worlds since they will be recovering from offseason surgeries. 

 Stay tuned to CPF Hockey for all your Sharks coverage this offseason.

Sources: NHL App, San Jose Hockey Now, ESPN