NHL 19: San Jose Sharks Player Ratings, Roster & Top Prospects


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After making it to the Stanley Cup Finals a couple of seasons back, the San Jose Sharks were determined to make it back. So, they brought in Evander Kane, integrated great prospects like Timo Meier into the lines, and, in a blockbuster move, traded in Erik Karlsson to join their already highly-rated blueliner corps. Now the Sharks are among the very best teams in the Western Conference, poised for a deep run this season. 

Joe Pavelski, Right Wing, 87 OVR

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Age: 34Role: Two-WayHeight: 180cmWeight: 88kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 92 Wrist Shot Accuracy. 91 Deking, Passing, Hand-Eye, Puck Control 

The San Jose captain has been one of the team’s most trusted goalscorers for many years and continues to notch goals in big games this season – tallying 27 goals and 45 points in 52 games. It doesn’t often translate into NHL 19 gameplay due to how the positioning works, but Joe Pavelski is excellent in the faceoff circle, and has been given an 85 rating in-game. With a 91 across all puck skills and incredible accuracy ratings for his shooting, Pavelski is a very deadly forward to have on the ice.

Erik Karlsson, Defenseman, 90 OVR

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Age: 28Role: Offensive DefensemanHeight: 183cmWeight: 87kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 95 Offensive Awareness, Deking, Poise, Puck Control, Passing 

Erik Karlsson has long been recognized among the very best defensemen in the league, so to add the Swede to a team that already has Brent Burns and Marc-Edouard Vlasic almost seems unfair. It took the former Senator time to adapt to the Sharks’ style, but now he’s notched 43 points in 47 games, seemingly getting more comfortable with each passing game. He’s the best offensive defenseman in NHL 19, boasting puck skills that are a mere point off of Sidney Crosby. Karlsson is also remarkably fast with 92s across all speed stats.

Martin Jones, Goaltender, 87 OVR

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Age: 28Role: HybridHeight: 193cmWeight: 88kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 90 Glove Low, Stick Low, Recover, Agility, Speed, Vision 

Since moving from the Sharks’ heated rivals, the Los Angeles Kings, to the Boston Bruins and then to San Jose over the space of four days in 2015, Martin Jones has grown into a very trusty goaltender: one that’s capable of leading a team to the Stanley Cup. He’s seen his numbers slip from his .915 save percentage and 2.55 goals against average in 60 starts last season to .895 and 2.98 in 38 starts this season, but his stats will likely be topped up before the end of the season. Jones is well-balanced across the board, with a slight weakness in a favored scoring zone on NHL 19, at stick high. 

From the Day 1, September 13 update, this is how the San Jose Sharks’ first lines start. Thornton is superb in the duel, so this line will often win possession. From there, all of Kane, Pavelski, and Burns boast incredible shooting ability. So, despite this line not hosting the likes of Erik Karlsson, Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl, or Timo Meier, it’s still very dangerous.

NHL 19 San Jose Sharks Roster

Evander Kane (83) – Joe Thornton (84) – Joe Pavelski (87)Joakim Ryan (78) – Brent Burns (89)Martin Jones (87)

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Best Stats
Brent Burns
89
Two-Way Defenseman
196cm
33
Right
92 Offensive Awareness, Wrist Shot Power, Defensive Awareness
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
86
Defensive Defenseman
185cm
31
Left
92 Defensive Awareness, Stick Checking. 90 Shot Blocking
Logan Couture
85
Playmaker Center
185cm
29
Left
90 Deking, Acceleration, Speed, Agility
Joe Thornton
84
Playmaker Center
193cm
39
Left
90 Balance, Strength. 89 Offensive Awareness, Passing, Puck Control
Evander Kane
84
Left Wing Power Forward
188cm
27
Left
89 Acceleration, agility, Speed, Aggressiveness, Strength, Slap Shot Power
Justin Braun
83
Defensive Defenseman
188cm
31
Right
90 Discipline. 89 Shot Blocking. 88 Defensive Awareness, Stick Checking, Endurance
Tomas Hertl
83
Sniper Center
188cm
24
Left
89 Deking, Slap Shot Power. 88 Wrist Shot Power, Speed, Agility, Acceleration
Brenden Dillon
82
Defensive Defenseman
193cm
27
Left
90 Strength, Body Checking, Balance
Joonas Donskoi
81
Two-Way Left Wing
183cm
26
Right
90 Discipline. 88 Acceleration, Speed
Timo Meier
81
Right Wing Power Forward
183cm
21
Left
88 Aggressiveness, Body Checking. 87 Stick Checking, Balance, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power, Strength
Kevin Labanc
81
Two-Way Left Wing
180cm
22
Right
87 Speed. 86 Acceleration, Agility, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power
Melker Karlsson
79
Two-Way Center
183cm
28
Right
87 Speed, Agility, Acceleration
Tim Heed
78
Offensive Defenseman
183cm
27
Right
90 Discipline. 87 Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power, Acceleration, Agility
Joakim Ryan
78
Two-Way Defenseman
180cm
25
Left
90 Discipline. 86 Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power
Barclay Goodrow
77
Left Wing Power Forward
188cm
25
Left
88 Strength, Balance. 87 Body Checking.
Marcus Sorensen
76
Left Wing Sniper
180cm
26
Left
87 Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Dylan Gambrell
68
Two-Way Center
183cm
22
Right
84 Agility. 83 Acceleration, Speed
Aaron Dell
81
Hybrid Goaltender
183cm
29
Left
87 Agility, Speed, Recover

Kyle Wood, Defenseman, 75 OVR

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Age: 22Role: Defensive DefensemanHeight: 196cmWeight: 104kgShoots: RightPotential: Top 6 med

His rating is a little bit low to be considered for the NHL lines, but then again, Kyle Wood’s 196cm, 104kg frame as well as his 88 strength, 88 balance, 85 shot blocking, 85 stick checking, and 85 body checking make him a very usable defenseman in the traditional sense. 

The San Jose Sharks have done well to integrate and develop many of their prospects into their NHL lines: some have remained while others have become valued trade pieces. Now, another batch of decent youngsters looks to be on its way to the NHL, with Ryan Merkley, Sasha Chmelevski, Noah Gregor, and Jeremy Roy all developing into serviceable players.

NHL 19 San Jose Sharks Top Prospects

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Potential
Linus Karlsson
55
Two-Way Center
185cm
18
Right
Top 9 med
Ryan Merkley
60
Offensive Defenseman
180cm
18
Right
Elite low
Vladislav Kotkov
61
Two-Way Left Wing
196cm
18
Right
Top 9 med
Jake McGrew
57
Two-Way Right Wing
178cm
19
Right
Top 9 low
Ivan Chekhovich
60
Sniper Center
178cm
19
Left
Top 9 low
Sasha Chmelevski
60
Two-Way Center
180cm
19
Right
Top 6 med
Noah Gregor
63
Two-Way Center
180cm
20
Left
Top 6 med
Joachim Blichfeld
64
Two-Way Left Wing
185cm
20 
Right
Top 9 med
Jayden Halbgewachs
63
Sniper Center
173cm
21
Left
Top 9 med
Manuel Wiederer
65
Two-Way Center
180cm
21
Right
Bottom 6 med
Alexander True
67
Two-Way Center
196cm
21
Left
Bottom 6 med
Jeremy Roy
73
Offensive Defenseman
183cm
21
Right
Top 4 med
Zacharie Emond
54
Hybrid Goaltender
185cm
18
Left
AHL Starter med

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