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🦈 Are the San Jose Sharks tanking?

In the Tank: What is going on with the San Jose Sharks?
The front of the SAP Center in San Jose, with giant stone letters saying "San Jose" under a clear, blue sky.
The SAP Center is not just a great hockey venue. | Photo by SJtoday staff
The San Jose Sharks are currently dead-last in the Pacific Standings. Despite two stunning victories this week over the Canucks and Capitals, they’ve only won five of the last 20 games. Their chances at making the Stanley Cup Playoffs dwindle by the day.

We caught up with Aaron Sholl and Paul Sunseri, hosts of San Jose’s weekly hockey web-series “The Fin Factor,” who broke down the Sharks’ current issues and what we can expect from the team by the end of this season.

Aaron and Paul are wearing black shirts and jeans in front of the SAP Center in downtown San Jose.

Aaron Sholl (left), and Paul Sunseri (right) have been fans of the franchise since the beginning.

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Photo courtesy The Fin Factor

What is happening with the Sharks?

Aaron: They’re basically in rebuild mode. Mike Grier just came in as a [general manager] last year, so he’s sort of revamping the whole roster, and it may take a few years.
Paul: This is what a lot of teams go through to “get good,” if you will. Unfortunately, it sucks from the perspective of a fan coming in and watching losses, but this is exactly what the team needs to be successful in the future.

Where will the team be next season?

Aaron: Next season, we’ll see a lot of the younger guys that have been drafted who will probably make a difference. We’re expecting some of those guys to be traded, some will be re-signed, so there will be a lot of roster turnover.
Paul: The main goal for next season is to draft well. This isn’t going to be a team that will be good this year or next year. Hopefully in a couple of years from now they’ll be a lot better, but that’s going to come from drafting well and making trades, bringing in those picks or prospects, and I think that’s going to be the goal for next season.
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Events
Friday, Dec. 1
  • First Friday: Celebrate Pride for the Holidays | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | San José Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose | Free | In partnership with SV Pride, SJMA will present entertainment from SJ’s LGBTQ+ community through music, stories, and drag performances.
  • Gina Brillon | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2 | Times vary | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20-$70 | The NY-born and raised actress + writer produced an Amazon Prime special and started the podcast, “Mess in Progress: The Homegirls Guide to Self-Help.”
  • Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys | Friday, Dec. 1 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $20 | This Southern CA group got its start in 1988 and has become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts.
Saturday, Dec. 2
  • Plant Slut’s Holiday Fair | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Plant Slut, 60 N. San Pedro St., San Jose | Free | This fair features vendors, food, and a plant raffle — all proceeds will go to local charitable causes.
  • Holiday Bubbly Walk | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 2-5 p.m. | Downtown Willow Glen, Lincoln Avenue, San Jose | $60-$65 | Taste different wines at 20+ local Willow Glen businesses.
  • Carol of Lights Celebration | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 3 p.m. | East Campbell Avenue and North First Street, Campbell | Free | Enjoy the annual winter festival that features a visit from Santa, petting zoo, donkey rides + more — ugly holiday sweaters are encouraged.
Sunday, Dec. 3
  • Menorahs and Miracles | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose | $16-$18 | Discover the traditions of Hanukkah, enjoy storytime in Hebrew, Russian, and English, and make celebratory candles.
  • “The Muralists Beautiful Pain” | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2-7 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | Free | Seven local Latino/a/e muralists'-activists tell their shared stories of struggle and success — art, food, dance, lowriders, and more await.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Purple Lotus has signed a lease to open its second location in downtown San Jose. The dispensary says the new site on West Santa Clara Street will offer the same menu as its north San Jose location, with flowers, pre-rolls, edibles + more. It’s expected to open by March 2024. (The Mercury News)
Announced
  • And the curtains close... Tabard Theatre has lost its lease in San Pedro Square — upcoming shows Pete Sawyer, the Happys + “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” have been canceled. The theatre company plans to find other venues to host shows, and the Fountain Blues Fundraiser will continue this weekend as planned.
Trending
  • San Jose may be the original site of Chuck E. Cheese, but it will soon lose one of its most iconic elements. The family chain says it will be discontinuing the animatronic Munch’s Make Believe Band at all of its locations except for one southern California branch in Northridge. (East Bay Times)
Sports
  • Nine SJSU Spartan soccer players are being recognized by the College Sports Communicators. Six women and three men have received the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team recognition for their performance on-field and in the classroom — meaning they’ve appeared in 90% of games, and earned a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Development
  • The long-empty Burbank Theater on South Bascom may finally see signs of life. Eagle-eyed Redditors noticed that it is being painted blue. The 74-year-old theater has been empty since its closure in 2000, and was purchased by an investment firm in 2021. The developers plans are currently unknown. (San José Spotlight)
Pets
  • The San Jose Animal Care Center is hosting their annual #HelpForTheHolidays campaign. Through Sunday, Dec. 31, you can donate to help provide shelter and support for pets in the shelter’s care. If you have the means to foster or adopt, the shelter is also waiving adoption fees through December.
Eat
  • Hash n’ Dash is bringing their eggcellent menu back this weekend. The pop-up will be at Chromatic Coffee at 460 Lincoln Ave. in Midtown through Sunday, Dec. 3. The pop up will be open 8:30 a.m. until supplies run out.
Holiday

📦 Merry Ship-mas

Don’t miss these shipping deadlines for the holidays
Four presents outside a front door.
Snail mail may be faster than Santa. | Photo by Element5 Digital via Pexels
Get wrapping. It’s time to send your holiday presents. Don’t forget — Hanukkah is Dec. 7-15, so plan to ship ASAP.

Have packages that must arrive before Dec. 25? We’ve got when and where to ship them.

FedEx deadlines

  • Wednesday, Dec. 13 | Ground economy
  • Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-Day shipping
  • Monday, Dec. 18 | 4-Day shipping
  • Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 3-Day shipping (ground) + express saver
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 3-Day shipping (home) + 2-Day shipping (ground)
  • Thursday, Dec. 21 | 2-Day shipping (home) + 1-day shipping (ground)
Find your nearest FedEx.

UPS deadlines

  • Tuesday, Dec. 19 | UPS 3-Day Select
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20 | UPS 2nd Day Air
  • Thursday, Dec. 21 | UPS Next Day Air
Find your nearest UPS.

United States Postal Service deadlines

  • Saturday, Dec. 16 | USPS Ground Advantage + First-Class Mail
  • Monday, Dec. 18 | Priority Mail
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Priority Mail Express
Find your nearest Post Office.
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What’s it like being a Sharks fan right now?
A poll showing the results of the survey. The question "...How do you feel?" is at the top. The answers: "Win or lose, they're still my team, 56%," "The games are less bearable to watch, 24%," and "I hope next year is better, 20%."

Win or lose, the San Jose Sharks still have a loyal following in San Jose.

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Image by SJtoday staff

Even if the San Jose Sharks are dead-last in the Pacific Division, most readers will continue to support Team Teal through thick and thin.
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