Jun 22, 2012 | Monterey County Herald
Sharks select center in Round 1
Instead, general manager Doug Wilson used the 17th overall pick Friday night at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh to select Tomas Hertl, an 18-year-old center from the Czech Republic who became San Jose's first opening-round pick from Europe since 2004.
NHL Draft: Biggest Busts Picked at Each Top 5 Draft Position
Indeed, Spezza and Svitov were chosen as consecutive picks of the NHL Entry Draft just 11 years ago.
Following Wednesday's victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, Roman Hamrlik presented the Calgary Flames' all-business tie to Alex Tanguay.
Following Wednesday's victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, Roman Hamrlik presented the Calgary Flames' all-business tie to Alex Tanguay.
Flashback Friday: The 1996-97 Sharks
Typically when teams endure a rough season, there is usually a cycle that presents itself through the off-season: evaluate players and staff, fire coach and/or GM if necessary, hire new coach, roster turnover, present rosy-tinted scenario for upcoming season.