Quick Bites: Sharks bite back for shootout win over Islanders

The New York Islanders’ season has been a struggle from the start, but as of late, the San Jose Sharks haven’t looked much better. Prior to their extended NHL All-Star break, the Sharks were already on a spiral of losses, which continued after their return to the ice, totaling seven games without a win.

The playoffs are looking like a pipe dream, so the focus is shifting to evaluating where the Sharks are ahead of the looming trade deadline and the end of the season. Which players have proved themselves worthy of contract extensions? Which may be on the trade block? And which prospects and/or younger players will be dropped to the AHL/brought up to the NHL/making their professional debuts…