Was 2024 The Best Offseason Ever?

Many San Jose Sharks fans claim this to be the best offseason ever for the franchise. Was it? Look back at some of the most important offseasons in franchise history and why they have a claim to fame. Start with some honorable mentions in the 2011 season that brought Brent Burns the of the franchise and the 2018 offseason that was centered around the Erik Karlsson trade. Then, look at why the 2008 offseason was so important, as it brought the Sharks into a new era of hockey by hiring Todd McLellan, the trade for Dan Boyle, and the addition of Rob Blake. Next, how the Sharks set the table for a final run at a Stanley Cup with their offseason in 2015 by adding Martin Jones, Paul Martin, and Joel Ward. Finally, the 2024 offseason could bring a future first-line center with Macklin Celebrini, a future top-pairing defenseman in Sam Dickinson, and a top-tier goalie in Yaroslav Askarov.