FanSided’s Gamesided site ran a NHL 16 simulation for the upcoming NHL season and the simulation has the San Jose Sharks finishing the season fourth in the Pacific Division with a 42-30-10 record (94 points) and qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs with an eighth place finish in the Western Conference.
The simulation has the Anaheim Ducks running away with the Pacific Division crown with a 46-28-8 record (100 points). The Calgary Flames are predicted to finish second in the Pacific with a 47-30-5 record (99 points). San Jose’s opening night opponent, the Los Angeles Kings, are slated to come in just ahead of the Sharks in the standings with a 44-30-8 record (96 points).