San Jose Sharks Stumble Into Olympic Break

The San Jose Sharks went 2-2 this week, even though only one of the four teams they were playing was in a playoff position at the time of the game. This does not speak of a team that is ready to shed its past playoff failures.

Granted, all four games were on the road, but we have been hearing all year about how this is the best road team in the league. Sure, they were without Marc-Edouard Vlasic, second on the blueline in minutes per game, but there were plenty of players to step in even before the trade for Niclas Wallin.

Sure, they were without Manny Malhotra, but he is a checking line centre, and there are plenty of capable players to rotate in. Jamie McGinn should be getting more playing time, anyway.

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