Boyle likes Sharks' depth

CSNBayArea.com explains how Dan Boyle knows the biggest criticism facing his San Jose Sharks annually revolves around a perceived lack of playoff success.

A grinning Boyle began his answer with something which drew laughter from the media.

“You guys can shove it up your (expletive),” Boyle said.

He continued, more seriously.

“We’re here to win the Stanley Cup. We worked hard all year to get to this point, to get an opportunity. Only one team is going to get to raise it at the end of the season, so we’ve got our work cut out for us.

“But, we certainly like where our team is at. We like our depth this year. The only way to shut you guys up is to win it. It’s the same thing since I got here.”

Several other players, along with coach Todd McLellan, outline how the team's depth and experience can come into play.

The Sharks “Fast-Hard-Supportive” phrasing at the team's practice facility is also noted, which McLellan explains.

“We wanted to become a more supportive group, and that can be interpreted a lot of different ways. ... Whether it’s on the ice and playing with numbers and tighter that way, but also off the rink, in the locker room and away from the building,” McLellan said.

“I really think we’ve grown our organization in that area. Like any really close family, you still have moments where it’s not going real well. But, at that point the hierarchy in the family steps up and tries to put it back together, and everybody else fills their role and families survive. We’re no different than that type of model.”

Source: Kevin Kurz, CSNWashington.com