After a dismal season, the San Jose Sharks have fired head coach David Quinn following two seasons at the helm. With an NHL-worst 19-54-9 record, the Sharks struggled throughout the 2023-24 campaign, leading to the decision to part ways with Quinn. General manager Mike Grier expressed gratitude for Quinn’s efforts, acknowledging the difficult circumstances the team faced, but emphasized the need for a fresh start.
The San Jose Sharks finished the NHL season with the league’s worst record and now intend to make significant changes to become a more competitive team next season. One of the key areas of focus will be improving their defense and overall toughness to make them a harder team to play against.
The San Jose Sharks’ rebuild is entering its next phase as general manager Mike Grier evaluates the team’s staff and roster. With just 12 players remaining from the group that traveled to Europe for preseason games last year, Grier is expected to make more departures soon. The Sharks are coming off a dismal 19-54-9 season, and changes are expected within the coaching staff and roster. Logan Couture, Luke Kunin, and Filip Zadina may receive multi-year deals, while Kevin Labanc, Mike Hoffman, and Alexander Barabanov are not expected to return. Grier also hinted at potential upgrades to the defense corps and the possibility of drafting a goalie.
The Atlanta Hawks have faced a sharp decline since their 2021 Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The team’s poor performance, internal conflicts, and unsuccessful acquisitions have raised concerns. Notably, the trade for All-Star Dejounte Murray has not yielded positive results due to compatibility issues with star Trae Young. SportsTalkATL’s Mark Zinno believes the Hawks should consider trading one or both players and initiating a total rebuild similar to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This suggestion is met with reluctance from fans, but Zinno presents compelling reasons for the organization to consider a drastic change.
