The San Jose Sharks’ season has gone from unexpected to unprecedented.
Instead of ramping up for yet another Stanley Cup run, cellar-dwelling San Jose has been beset by inconsistent play, freak injuries and a coaching change. And now, those are the least of their worries.
Yesterday, Santa Clara County officials banned all mass gatherings of more than 1,000 people for the rest of the month, in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. For the Sharks, that means three home games are in danger of being re-located, postponed or played in an empty SAP Center.