SAN JOSE, Calif. - This season, SAP Center at San Jose (@SAPCenter), the San Jose Sharks (@sanjosesharks), and Aramark, the Sharks food and beverage partner at SAP Center, have teamed-up to bring the Launch Test Kitchen, an innovative food concept that provides Sharks fans and SAP Center patrons with a constantly evolving menu of food options from local and highly regarded food truck vendors, to the concourse level at SAP Center.  

Together with local Bay Area food trucks, SAP Center and Aramark will look to push the boundaries of culinary creativity with menus that are constantly changing. Fans will be invited to submit feedback on their favorite vendors and food items and provide suggestions. Fan favorites may find a permanent home at SAP Center in the future.   

The Launch Test Kitchen will make its debut on the concourse level at near Section 109 on Tuesday, September 17 when the Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks in the first home preseason game of the 2019-20 NHL season. The first featured vendor will be the GrilledCheezGuy who will be in place for the first nine games of the season through November 2. 

SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a continued effort to provide more variety and highly regarded food concepts to guests, SAP Center at San Jose (@SAPCenter), the San Jose Sharks (@sanjosesharks), and Aramark, the Sharks food and beverage partner, have teamed-up again to present new, fresh food options and menu items at the venue for 2019-20 season. Additionally, many familiar brands and food options that guests enjoyed in previous years will continue to be available. For a complete map of SAP Center Concourse Concessions, click here.

What's this? The Sharks are playing hockey? 

That's right - the NHL season is back and the San Jose Sharks kick off their preseason schedule tonight by hosting the Anaheim Ducks.

In terms of who will be playing for the Sharks, Aaron Dell will start in goal but will likely split time with Josef Korenar. The rest of the roster will be released closer to gametime. 

Fans who are unable to make it out to the game can follow along online. The audio stream will be broadcast through the Sharks + SAP Center app. Fans within the Sharks broadcast market will be able to watch the game by clicking here, or through NBCS Authentic's My Teams app. 

Going to the game? Things have changed since last season - SAP Center has instituted a new clear bag policy. Prior to going to the game, make sure that your bag fits the approved bag dimensions. If the bag is not permitted, you will have to return it to your vehicle or utilize the onsite bag check, which will be available for a $5 fee. 

Click here for more information about the new clear bag policy. 

SAN JOSE, CA - The San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the following players have returned to their junior clubs:  

Mitchell Brewer - D
Zach Emond - G 
Zach Gallant - F 
Jake Gricius - F 
Jake Lee - D 
Hudson Wilson - D

The Sharks training camp now stands at 57 players. An updated roster can be found here.

SAN JOSE, CA - San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) Head Coach Peter DeBoer announced today that Logan Couture (@Logancouture) has been named the tenth captain in Sharks franchise history. Along with Couture, Brent Burns (@Burnzie88), Tomas Hertl (@TomasHertl48), Erik Karlsson (@ErikKarlsson65), and Joe Thornton will each serve as alternate captains.

"Since I arrived in San Jose four seasons ago, we have been blessed with a tremendous amount of leadership on our roster," said DeBoer. "Logan has grown up within that environment and evolved into someone who not only plays his best hockey when it matters the most, but who also leads by example off the ice. He knows what it takes to win and his performance in our recent playoff runs reflects that. Most importantly, Logan has the respect of his teammates and we're extremely proud to name him as the tenth captain of the San Jose Sharks."

Couture, 30, enters his 11th season as a member of the Sharks after being selected in the first round (9th overall) by San Jose in the 2007 NHL Draft. The centerman registered a career-best 70 points (27 goals, 43 assists) last season, finishing second on the team in assists and third in points. In the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Couture led all skaters in goals with 14, despite playing six fewer games than the second and third place finishers. He also completed the playoff run with 20 points, compiling 101 career playoff points over the first 10 years of his career which is fourth among skaters since the 2010 postseason. His 48 goals in that span are second-most among NHL skaters, two behind Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals.

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GILROY, Calif. -- Ryan Dikes showed up 2½ hours early to be first in line. Sporting a teal No. 65 Erik Karlsson jersey, the 25-year-old Hollister, California resident was anxious to collect autographs from his favorite hockey player.

It's never too early to take stock of where teams stand in the NHL. The 2019 NHL Draft has passed, and many of the big names in free agency have found a home for this season, so this is as good a time as any to look at the balance of power in the Pacific Division. We asked nine NHL.com staff writers for their opinions on which team will be the best in the division this season. Here are their thoughts:

Erik Karlsson said he will be 100 percent this season for the San Jose Sharks after recovering from offseason groin surgery.

Logan Couture would be a good choice for next captain of the San Jose Sharks, Joe Thornton said Friday.