Blackhawks drop spirited battle to Sharks in a potential preview of the next 10 years

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s not as if the Blackhawks have some sort of deep-seated hatred for the Seattle Kraken and San Jose Sharks, of all teams. There’s no history of cheap shots, no unforgettable recent playoff series. The Kraken might be the most nondescript team in the NHL, and the Sharks are early in their own rebuild.But hey, sometimes you have to create your own narratives, your own motivations.Advertisement