Touched by the spirit of the game
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThe San Jose Sharks decided to see if the fuse box in the arena still worked, but couldn't re-ignite enthusiasm among fans with minor league hockey.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004NHL acting like it's business as usual
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL released its schedule for next season. Now all that it needs is a 2004-05 season to play the games.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2004Sharks regain control of series
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThe Flames took control of the West finals in San Jose. The Sharks attacked in Calgary. Now it's the Flames' turn to prove the series isn't over.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2004Sharks: No one to blame but themselves
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comFor the Sharks, winning four of the next five games isn't impossible. But here's why it seems that way.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004Fans flex their hockey brains
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comOnce just happy to be hockey fans, Sharks followers are now eager to impress their Canadian counterparts.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2004It's Wilson vs. Sutter ... until the puck drops
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comAre Ron Wilson and Darryl Sutter sexy? If you're talking Sharks vs. Flames in the West finals they are.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2004One win isn't enough
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThe Avalanche pulled out a win in Game 4. What that means for Game 5 remains to be seen.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2004GM Wilson doing his part
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comDoug Wilson is determined to help the Sharks win, even if he's breaking the GMs' secret code of conduct.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2004Start of series hardly portends the end
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comForget Game 1. Nowadays a playoff game has little to do with the one before it or the one after.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2004Appreciate teams that go the extra game
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThink the drama surrounding Game 7's in the Stanley Cup playoffs is overblown? Did you happen to watch the Game 6's?
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2004Putting off the never-ending summer
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThe Stanley Cup playoffs are a chance for the players to show everyone what they may be without next season.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2004For Bettman, nightmares abound
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comIt's time to acknowledge unconventional performances as we near the conclusion of an unconventional NHL season.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2004Gaff hooked: New owners sinking Sharks
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comLeBron James was really a pro running around in prep clothes, so his 'amateur' days ending isn't a big deal, Ray Ratto writes.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2003Series playing out as war between equals
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comSan Jose didn't necessarily blow the series by letting the Avs up for air, but things sure got tougher.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2002Sharks vs. Coyotes holding form ... for the time being
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThere's one playoffs series going pretty much as expected, and that's bad news for the Coyotes.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "san jose sharks" make the list?