Three encouraging signs for San Jose Sharks at quarter-pole

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks are already near the season’s quarter-pole, and they’re playing like a much different team right now than they did through the first two-plus weeks of the year.

After much tinkering, the Sharks finally have some chemistry with their forward lines. Their younger players have taken positive steps in their development, and their goaltending has been solid. 

There’s still a lot of work to be done, especially considering that the Sharks (6-10-4) remain near the bottom of the NHL standings.