The San Jose Sharks kick off the NHL season in Prague, Czechia in a back-to-back series against the Nashville Predators. The pair of games will be the first two of three games between the two clubs this season, and open with the only game where Nashville is the home team. Condolences to Tennessee Sharks fans.
The Predators enter the season hoping to claw back into dark horse contention on the backs of Norris-caliber defender Roman Josi and Vezina-caliber goaltender Juuso Saros. The Sharks, meanwhile, are kicking off a new era with general manager Mike Grier, who replaces Doug Wilson after nearly a 20-year run, and head coach David Quinn taking over from Bob Boughner’s team.