I don't follow Hockey, how are the Sharks doing? Are they favor to win the cup?
To give you a serious answer:
They qualified for the playoffs.
Strong Away team this year. So-So at home.
Ice in the arena is shit.
Vlasic (best defensive d-man) is injured right now and not even skating, if he's not back in time for the playoffs, they likely get bounced in the first round.
Otherwise they can probably go 2nd or 3rd round this year, but not favoured to win the cup.
Very strong finish to the season might make them the sexy/darkhorse pic for the analysts though.