The San Jose Sharks improved their record to 13-8 on the season with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche Monday night. With the win, the Sharks have moved into a multiple team tie for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. I know it's a little early to be talking about the NHL Playoffs, but if the Sharks fail to make the postseason, you might find a new coach in San Jose.Many believe Ron Wilson is on the hot seat with the playoff disappointments in past seasons attached to his name, so ownership might want to move in a new direction. The Sharks have plenty of talent, including centers Joe Thornton, who they picked up in a trade last season, and newly acquired Jeremy Roenick. Yes, the team is in second place in the Pacific Division, but expectations are higher than the results so far. Wilson has held the Sharks coaching job since Jan. 4, 2002 and he has no intention of that changing. However, until the Sharks move up the standings and start showing people that they compete with the big boys like the Red Wings and Stars, there will continue to be a cloud over their head coach.
Shawn Marosek
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