San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund was named as an alternate captain for Team Finland at the Four Nations Face-Off.
BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks will try to stop their six-game skid when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. San Jose is 14-32-6 overall and 8-16-1 in home games. The Sharks have allowed 191 goals while scoring 137 for a -54 scoring differential.
San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier told reporters he will not close any doors for his veteran pending UFAs for the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline.
Will Smith has been one of the San Jose Sharks’ better offensive players since his Jan. 11 benching. He has a goal and four assists in six games, fourth on the Sharks behind Mikael Granlund, Macklin Celebrini,