1996–97 San Jose Sharks season
The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Sharks again failed to make the playoffs, finishing 13th in the Western Conference. Offseason. Defenceman Todd Gill is named team captain, following the departure of Jeff Odgers. Regular season. On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The Sharks finished the regular season last in scoring (211 goals for) and had the most power-play opportunities against (409). 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season