Almost 18 years ago, then-Los Angeles Kings head coach Andy Murray gave his team a memorable assignment.
Mired in last place in the Pacific with a 4-9-1-2 record, Murray gave the Kings some paper and asked them to complete the following sentence: “When I play my best hockey, I...”
In much the same way, I take pen in hand, to complete the sentence for the 6-10-1 San Jose Sharks.
For what it’s worth, the 2001-02 Kings finished the season 36-18-10-2 to make the playoffs.
The last four games at SAP Center have given plenty examples of what the Sharks do when they play their best — and worst — hockey.