[NHL] Sharks Off to Slow Start After Playoff Hopes

[Mickey the Mouth]

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The San Jose Sharks sit outside the playoff picture with a -12 goal differential and back-to-back losses, well below expectations after nearly making the postseason last year. Analysts worry the young core lacks veteran guidance to develop properly, with Carter Hutton noting that thrusting high picks into rebuilding situations without experienced leadership makes it hard to grow as a group.

Source: Daily Faceoff - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.