Impact Barabanov had a goal in 9:15 of ice time prior to his exit late in the second period. If he can't play Thursday against the Wild, Kevin Labanc or Givani Smith are options to enter the lineup in his place.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
SAN JOSE SHARKS 8-13-5 · 8TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
8-13-5 · 8TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
Alexander Barabanov - Sustains injury Tuesday Barabanov (undisclosed) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Stars.
Mike Hoffman - Still unavailable Hoffman (concussion) is not expected to be an option for Tuesday's matchup against Dallas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Hoffman participated in Tuesday's morning skate but stayed out late with the projected scratches. He is poised to miss his eighth straight contest. Hoffman has chipped in 10 goals and 22 points in 61 games this season.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Deep Stars offense set to attack Sharks If the Dallas Stars hope to make a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs, they will need offense from all four lines.The Stars have been bene...
MARCH 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ty Emberson - Unlikely to return this season Emberson (lower body) is not expected to play again this season after coach David Quinn told reporters Monday, "Probably not with where we're at, but you never know. Stranger thing...
Impact Emberson has already been out of action for the Sharks' last 12 contests dating back to Feb. 29 versus Anaheim. Before suffering his lower-body injury, the 23-year-old defenseman registered one goal, nine assists and 94 hits while averaging 18:33 of ice time in 30 contests. If he can stay healthy, Emberson should be in contention for a spot on the blue line next year and figures to offer decent offensive upside.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Mackenzie Blackwood - Guarding cage against Stars Blackwood will patrol the blue paint at home versus Dallas on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Blackwood gave up four goals on 21 shots in his return from a long-term groin injury against the Lighting on Thursday. The 27-year-old netminder is still looking for his 10th win of the season while already having posted a career-high 19 losses. In addition, Blackwood is sporting a career-worst 3.49 GAA. As such, fantasy managers probably want to consider other options in net for Tuesday's slate.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago plays Calgary following Jones' 2-goal showing
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Calgary Flames after Seth Jones' two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Blackhawks' 5-4 overtime winMARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Bailey - Chips in with helper Bailey notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Bailey has two assists over his last three contests after producing just one goal over his previous 14 games. The winger has taken advantage of his opportunity in San Jose with 14 points, 58 shots on net, 61 hits and a minus-12 rating through 49 appearances this season. He continues to see steady time in a bottom-six role.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Sturm - Lends assist in overtime loss Sturm posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Sturm snapped an eight-game point drought with his helper on a Thomas Bordeleau tally in the first period. The 28-year-old Sturm is up to 12 points, 59 shots on net, 62 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 52 appearances this season. He continues to maintain a middle-six role, but as a more defensive center, Sturm has little fantasy upside in a weak offense.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Calen Addison - Gathers assist Addison notched an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Addison has three helpers over 12 outings in March. He's been able to stick in the lineup regularly this month after ending February with two healthy scratches. The 23-year-old blueliner is up to 17 points, 78 shots on net, 73 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-34 rating through 60 contests between the Sharks and the Wild. Nine of his points have come on the power play, but the Sharks' lack of consistent talent limits Addison's appeal even with a spot on the first unit.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Klim Kostin - Earns assist Saturday Kostin posted an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Kostin has fit right in with the Sharks, earning two goals and four assists over eight contests since he was traded from the Red Wings. His productive play has earned him a top-line role in recent games, though he's unlikely to keep that spot. The winger has 10 points, 33 shots on net, 81 hits, 42 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 41 outings overall this season.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Ferraro - Adds helper Saturday Ferraro put up an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Ferraro has picked up the pace lately with a goal and four assists over his last five outings. Prior to that warm stretch, he went 18 contests without a point and missed four games with a lower-body injury during the slump. The 25-year-old defenseman has a career-high 19 points with 109 shots on net, 107 hits, 175 blocked shots and a minus-31 rating through 66 appearances. His physicality is a plus, but big minutes on a weak team puts a significant cap on Ferraro's fantasy upside.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
William Eklund - Records helper Saturday Eklund posted a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Eklund set up the second of Fabian Zetterlund's two goals in the second period. The 21-year-old Eklund has gotten on the scoresheet in each of the last two games despite playing on the fourth line. The winger has 32 points, 109 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating through 68 contests overall. His current assignment is less than encouraging, but his presence on the top power-play unit at least offers some upside.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Mikael Granlund - Nabs helper in overtime loss Granlund posted a power-play assist and went minus-4 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Granlund helped out on the second of Fabian Zetterlund's tallies in the second period. The 32-year-old Granlund is up to three goals and eight assists over 12 outings in March as he continues to be a veteran leader among the Sharks' young forwards. The center has 10 goals, 36 helpers, 18 power-play points, 108 shots on net, 55 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating through 57 appearances.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Bordeleau - Scores twice in overtime loss Bordeleau scored two goals on four shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Bordeleau tallied twice in the first period Saturday, including a power-play marker to open the scoring. The 22-year-old has six points over nine contests in March, and he's maintained a steady middle-six role with power-play time. For the season, Bordeleau is at six goals, two assists, 28 shots on net and a minus-15 rating through 15 appearances.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Zetterlund - Three-point effort Saturday Zetterlund scored two goals, added an assist and went minus-4 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Two of his three points came on the power play. The winger entered Saturday with no points over his last three games. The 24-year-old has been one of the Sharks' better forwards this year, racking up 20 goals, 35 points (12 on the power play), 166 shots on net, 105 hits, 63 blocked shots and a minus-30 rating through 70 appearances. He should continue to see top-six minutes.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Cooley - Folds after early lead Cooley gave up five goals on 31 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Cooley was spotted a 4-0 lead early in the second period, but he let the Blackhawks back in. Seth Jones then completed Chicago's comeback 18 seconds into overtime. Cooley has now allowed nine goals on 61 shots over his two NHL appearances since he was dealt from the Sabres to the Sharks at the trade deadline. Mackenzie Blackwood is the Sharks' starter, but they'll likely continue to give Cooley ample looks down the stretch to see if he can help them during their rebuilding years.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Down 4-0, Seth Jones, Blackhawks rally past Sharks Seth Jones scored two goals, including the game-winner 18 seconds into overtime, as the visiting Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a four-goal...
MARCH 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
San Jose Sharks collapse in historic fashion, lose in OT SAN JOSE, Calif. – Devin Cooley nearly earned his first career NHL win for his hometown San Jose Sharks on Saturday night inside the arena h...
MARCH 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blackhawks rally from down 4, defeat skidding Sharks in OT | NHL.com Jones wins it with 2nd goal at 18 seconds after Kurashev ties it late in 3rd
MARCH 24 • NHL.COM
NHL Highlights | Blackhawks vs. Sharks - March 23, 2024
MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE
Seth Jones scores twice, including OT winner as Blackhawks rally past Sharks 5-4 Seth Jones scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks overcame a four-goal deficit to beat the S...
MARCH 24 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Mackenzie Blackwood - Not starting after all Blackwood won't start Saturday's home contest against Chicago, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Impact Blackwood was initially going to play, but Devin Cooley will face the Blackhawks instead. The 27-year-old Blackwood is still projected to serve as the backup goalie. He has a 9-19-3 record this season with a 3.49 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 36 games played.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Cooley - Starting Saturday Cooley will be in the home crease versus Chicago on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Impact It was thought that Mackenzie Blackhawks would get the start, but coach David Quinn is giving Cooley his second career start -- both versus the Blackhawks. He gave up four goals on 30 shots Sunday in a 5-2 loss in his NHL debut. The Sharks are 32nd in the NHL standings with 39 points, four in arrears of the Blackhawks, who are 31st.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Hoffman - Remains sidelined Hoffman (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Chicago, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact It'll be the seventh straight game Hoffman's missed, despite continuing to practice with the Sharks. The 34-year-old winger has 10 goals and 22 points through 61 games this season. Klim Kostin should continue to get a look on San Jose's top line in Hoffman's absence while Jacob. MacDonald suits up as an extra defenseman.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Blackhawks, Sharks clash in matchup of struggling franchises The teams with the NHL’s worst records square off Saturday night when the Chicago Blackhawks finish up a three-game California road trip aga...
MARCH 23 • SUNHERALD.COM
