Adam Proteau: Sharks' early exit could set stage for major makeover in San Jose
The San Jose Sharks' first-round loss to the Edmonton Oilers wasn't a total condemnation of the franchise, which had major injuries to deal with. However, the aging core of the Sharks – combined with the unrestricted free agency of two key stars – could mean we finally see significant change come to one of the NHL's most stable, patient organizations.