Five Sharks storylines for the stretch run, including ‘the elephant in the room’

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks are about to head into the season’s stretch run, and it’s fair to say it’s a period of uncertainty for both the players and the front office.

With the Sharks (27-24-4) five points out of a playoff spot with 27 games to play, will general manager Mike Grier buy, sell, or stand pat at the NHL trade deadline?

Of the Sharks’ nine pending unrestricted free agents, how many will still be in San Jose for the final few weeks?

How will the 11 Sharks who...