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San Jose Sharks Team Record, Trades, Team Analysis, and NHL Prediction 2024-25
The San Jose Sharks dive into this season with a fresh outlook, continuing a rebuild that could transform them into future contenders. With an energized roster and promising young talent, they’re poised to surprise. Keep up with the San Jose Sharks’ standings, stats, and odds as they lay the foundation for an exciting new chapter in the Bay Area.
San Jose Sharks Record – Last Season Recap
The 2023-24 San Jose Sharks’ records showed exactly what everyone expected: the worst in the NHL. San Jose finished with only 47 points, 20 points fewer than the bookies’ 67 points. It was this bad.
Final 2023-24 Record:
San Jose was the worst NHL pick last season. The Sharks only won 19 games and were 37-45 against the puck line. The Sharks’ 19 wins are their fewest since 1991-92 (excluding shortened seasons).
Top Performers:
There weren’t many bright spots in San Jose in 2023-24. Mikael Granlund led the team with 60 points in 69 games. Fabian Zetterlund had 24 goals, which made him the only Shark to hit the 20-goal mark. Mackenzie Blackwood was the team’s best goaltender, finishing with a .899 save percentage.
San Jose Sharks Trades (Additions and Subtractions)
The most notable San Jose Sharks’ trade involved the acquisition of top goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville. It’s unlikely he’ll play enough games in San Jose to make an impact on the NHL odds, however.
Key Departures:
- F Filip Zadina
- F Kevin Labanc
- D Ty Emberson
- D Matt Benning
- G Devin Cooley
Key Additions:
- F Tyler Toffoli
- F Alexander Wennberg
- D Cody Ceci
- D Timothy Liljegren
- G Yaroslav Askarov
San Jose bolstered its defense and added a few veteran forwards. This team finished with a -150 goal differential in 2023-24 so a few moves won’t move its NHL lines.
Sharks Prediction for the 2024-25 NHL Season
San Jose will still be a bad team in 2024-25. Fans can expect some excitement from the Sharks’ young talent. But based on the preseason Stanley Cup odds, the Sharks are projected to still be among the worst teams.
Regular Season Wins Prediction
Thanks to a meager 47 points, the oddsmakers have dialed back San Jose Sharks’ predictions. The odds have San Jose finishing with 63.5 points, four fewer than its 67.5 in last year’s preseason.
Playoff Chances
San Jose has the longest odds to make the playoffs at +1800. This implies a 5.3% chance of making it. Fans can bet on San Jose to shock the world though few would recommend it.
Key Players to Watch
It’s all about Macklin Celebrini, San Jose’s prized rookie. He’s expected to make the roster and will contend for the Calder Trophy. There are also Will Smith, last season’s top pick, and William Eklund, the seventh-overall pick from 2021.
Coaching Analysis
Ryan Warsofsky is in his first season as the Sharks’ head coach. Given the low expectations, Warsofsky’s main task is to oversee the development of the team’s young players. But if he can improve this team’s record, it’s a nice feather on his cap.
For more expert picks and analysis, visit our comprehensive NHL Predictions section.
Sharks FAQs
Who has played the most games with the San Jose Sharks?
Patrick Marleau’s 1,607 games played with San Jose is the franchise record.
Who is the Sharks’s all-time leader in playoff wins?
Evgeni Nabokov holds the Sharks’ playoff wins record with 40
Where do the Sharks play their home games?
The Sharks play at the SAP Center located in San Jose, California.
