Sharks' mindset evolves

The Globe and Mail supposes the Olympic break was a godsend for the older players on the San Jose Sharks.

A noteworthy tidbit came when Sharks coach Todd McLellan was asked what makes the Sharks believe they can do this year what has eluded them in the past?

“The belief system in the team is getting stronger as we go on,” answered McLellan. “That is a big thing for us. The understanding of how games are going to be played, we are continually learning that. If we take the approach against L.A. that we’re going to beat them 5-4, it’s not going to work. The acceptance of playing that way – of Jumbo some nights maybe not playing 20 or 21 minutes, but giving you a good hard 17.

“Things like that are ever-growing and ever-evolving and hopefully, it takes us a little further down the road each year. So does it have to be a lot different than last year? The jersey and the names don’t, but the mindset has to evolve.”

Source: Eric Duhatschek, Globe and Mail

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