NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the San Jose Sharks.

The San Jose Sharks have been patient. So have their fans.

Six seasons without the Stanley Cup Playoffs and finishes no higher than sixth in their division is long enough. General manager Mike Grier said publicly it's time to start pushing the rebuild forward.

How far it goes is among the storylines that will make them a fascinating tale in 2025-26.

"He did what he did and it's time for all of us to come together," said Tyler Toffoli , a 33-year-old forward entering his 14th NHL season. "Obviously everyone's doubting us, so I guess it is us against everybody.

“We have to just rely on ourselves and each other to make ourselves better, kind of s

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