Heading into the 2026-27 season, many people wonder which team is going to be the big surprise of the year. One team that is looking make headway and get back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the San Jose Sharks.
The San Jose Sharks are facing rising expectations heading into the 2026-27 NHL season as they target their first Stanley Cup Playoffs berth since 2018-19. After contending late into the 2025-26 campaign, the team is viewed as a contender for a Western Conference Wild Card or a top-three finish in the Pacific Division.
Optimism surrounds new captain Macklin Celebrini alongside young offensive talents including Will Smith, Michael Misa, and Ivar Stenberg. On Daily Faceoff LIVE, analysts highlighted that the open state of the Pacific Division positions San Jose to make a significant postseason push.
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