- Editor's note: Sheng Peng will be a regular contributor to NBC Sports California's Sharks coverage for the 2021-22 season. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at Sheng_Peng.
“We believe we can still make it into playoffs.”
Just like Logan Couture was roasted online for saying something similar a week ago, some San Jose Sharks fans were quick to jump on Timo Meier for his optimism after the Sharks blew out the Kings 5-0 last night.
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But what else would you expect, an athlete, a competitor like Meier (or Couture) to say?
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Especially when there’s still a lot to play for, for so many of the Sharks.