San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier fires coach David Quinn after a tough season. Several young players improved under Quinn's coaching, including Karlsson winning the Norris Trophy.

Erik Karlsson, Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl, Alexander Barabanov, and Timo Meier saw improvements in their game under Quinn. Quinn's impact on the Sharks roster will be felt for years to come, despite the challenging season.