SAN JOSE, CA - San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Doug Wilson and Head Coach Peter DeBoer announced today that Dave Barr has been named an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks. Barr will serve as the Sharks "eye-in-the-sky" this season.

On DeBoer's staff, Barr joins Assistant Coaches Steve Spott and Rob Zettler, Assistant Coach/Goaltending Coach Johan Hedberg and Video Coach Dan Darrow. 

"Dave is a veteran coach with a long history of development at all levels," said DeBoer. "We're excited we were able to add him to our staff." 

It's that time of year when the rest of the world recognizes something that we're already aware of: sharks are incredibly awesome. But while most are honoring the creatures that patrol the oceans, we prefer to focus on the ones who like their water frozen.

Through these questions that mix personality and "what if you were an actual shark?" scenarios, find out which member of the San Jose Sharks you are most alike. 

What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet... But a hockey team with the wrong name wouldn't be quite as cool. Especially if the team name isn't "Sharks."

When San Jose was awarded an expansion NHL franchise in 1990, the team held a national sweepstakes to help give a name to the new expansion franchise, and hockey fans did not disappoint. In an age before the ease of online submissions, people sent in over 5,700 entries to try to put their own stamp on a professional sports franchise. Even more impressive, the name suggestions did not just come from the Bay Area; there were submissions from Manitoba, Maine, Florida, and even Italy.

SAN JOSE -- San Jose Sharks defenseman prospect Mario Ferraro never has to be told twice to join the rush.

So after hearing coaches at development camp emphasize the importance of defensemen helping out on the offensive end, San Jose's second-round pick (No. 49) in the 2017 NHL Draft knew what to do in the prospects scrimmage on July 6 at SAP Center.

Sharks Territory is full of the loudest, most loyal, and energetic fans in the league. Not to mention the most creative too! We picked out some of our favorite fan signs from the 2016-17 season and ranked them! 

10. Burnzie-fied

Got to love when the fan matches the poster. Impressive beards on both!

SAN JOSE, CA - The San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) announced today that the organization will host the 2017 Prospect Showcase, a four-day tournament from September 9-12 at Solar4America Ice at San Jose.

Each team will play three full games during the round-robin event, facing each opponent once. The Sharks will take on the Avalanche on Saturday, Sept. 9, followed by the Ducks on Sunday, Sept. 10, and the Coyotes on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

The rosters, which will be made up of some of the top prospects in each organization, will be announced closer to the event.

SAN JOSE - San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed forward Marcus Sorensen (@sorensenmarcus) to a two-year contract.

"In Marcus' first year in North America, he quickly showed that he is a skilled player with the ability to contribute to the team's success," said Sharks Assistant General Manager and San Jose Barracuda General Manager Joe Will. "The time he spent with the Sharks this season, and the positive impact he had, proved that he can be an effective player at the highest level. We're excited to see him compete for a spot with the Sharks at training camp in the fall."

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This past weekend Captain Joe Pavelski participated in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe.

Pavelski not only wowed us with his golf game, finishing tied for 12th, he also showed off his impressive basketball and football talents on Friday, giving his golf partners Steph Curry and Aaron Rodgers a run for their money.

Tweet from @NBCSSharks: Pavs caught �� from downtown!! Steph and Aaron Rodgers are loving it �� pic.twitter.com/4QuTUEBrrM

The San Jose Sharks said goodbye to Patrick Marleau the old-fashioned way.

Brace yourselves.

With Game of Jones Thrones returning this Sunday, it begs the question: what would the House Words be for the San Jose Sharks? House Stark is "Winter Is Coming," House Lannister is "A Lannister always pays his debts. Hear Me Roar!" and so on. 

Taking a cue from some of the existing House Words, we came up with seven House Words to represent the San Jose Sharks.

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