San Jose Sharks Free Agency: 5 Backup Plans If Shane Doan Stays in Phoenix

The San Jose Sharks made it to their eighth consecutive postseason last year, but they were swiftly knocked out in the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs by the St. Louis Blues.

The problems that lingered during the regular season were amplified in their playoff series with the Blues—mainly their lack of scoring depth.

There is a huge pressure on the stars to score, and if they don't come through, the team will lose.

The Sporting News reported Aug. 4 that the Sharks were the frontrunner to land long-time Coyote capt...

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