SAN JOSE – The rage in Doug Wilson’s voice and in his eyes was palpable just 48 hours after last season’s playoff loss to the Kings. The comments he uttered that day nearly one year ago kicked off a summer media tour in which the general manager endorsed the Todd McLellan-led coaching staff, but seemingly targeted the core group in the dressing room for failing – again – to win the games that mattered most.
Everyone entered the 2014-15 season a little uncomfortable, especially after Joe Thornton was removed as captain, and that was fine with Wilson.
In the months that followed, though, the Sharks came together and kept their heads above water.