With the acquisition of two-time Norris Trophy winning defenseman Erik Karlsson, we Sharks fans are undeniably excited for the upcoming NHL season. Some might say downright giddy, even. In the long and largely successful time in which Doug Wilson has been the General Manager of the San Jose Sharks, there have been many years in which we eagerly anticipated the return of the Boys in Teal to the ice.
But is this the most optimistic Sharks fans have ever been in September? Let’s look back:
Year: 2003
What happened in the previous season: The Sharks finished 28-37-9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1998.