David Pollak, San Jose Mercury News

David Pollak

San Jose Mercury News

San Jose, CA, United States

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  • San Jose Mercury News
  • Oakland Tribune
  • East Bay Times
  • Santa Cruz Sentinel

Past articles by David:

San Jose: Longtime Mercury News reporter Frank Sweeney dies at 78

Over 37-year career, he covered environment, aviation, politics, breaking news and more → Read More

On this date, 1994: Sharks gave San Jose its first huge sports moment

Sharks stun Red Wings in first round of the playoffs on Jamie Baker's Game 7 goal for franchise's first postseason series victory. → Read More

NHL Draft: Sharks in position to deal

San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson has a top 10 pick for the first time in years, and he also has a history of draft-day dealing → Read More

NHL Draft: Sharks in position to deal

San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson has a top 10 pick for the first time in years, and he also has a history of draft-day dealing → Read More

Sharks G.M. Wilson doesn't rule out Niemi returning next season

Goaltending situation still up in the air, but Wilson does say enforcer Scott and defenseman Hannan won't be back with Sharks → Read More

Sharks G.M. Wilson doesn't rule out Niemi returning next season

Goaltending situation still up in the air, but Wilson does say enforcer Scott and defenseman Hannan won't be back with Sharks → Read More

Sharks coach Peter DeBoer lays down the law

Road to becoming eighth coach in San Jose Sharks history started with Peter DeBoer getting a law degree → Read More

Report: Sharks hire DeBoer as next coach

ESPN says Sharks will name Peter DeBoer as successor to Todd McLellan by the end of this week → Read More

Report: Sharks hire DeBoer as next coach

ESPN says Sharks will name Peter DeBoer as successor to Todd McLellan by the end of this week → Read More

Mike Babcock visiting San Jose to discuss Sharks job, according to Michigan web site

Source says Sharks one of four teams that asked permission to speak with Red Wings coach about to become a free agent → Read More

Mike Babcock visiting San Jose to discuss Sharks job, according to Michigan web site

Source says Sharks one of four teams that asked permission to speak with Red Wings coach about to become a free agent → Read More

Next San Jose Sharks coach? A list of candidates

POTENTIAL SHARKS COACHING CANDIDATES Experience counts Former NHL coaches who might be under consideration to become Todd McLellan's successor behind the Sharks' bench. Dan Bylsma, 44, coached Pittsburgh to Stanley Cup in 2009, his first season on the job. Fired last summer when Penguins lost in second round after holding 3-1 series lead. Randy Carlyle, 59, behind bench when Anaheim won Cup in… → Read More

Next San Jose Sharks coach? A list of candidates

POTENTIAL SHARKS COACHING CANDIDATES Experience counts Former NHL coaches who might be under consideration to become Todd McLellan's successor behind the Sharks' bench. Dan Bylsma, 44, coached Pittsburgh to Stanley Cup in 2009, his first season on the job. Fired last summer when Penguins lost in second round after holding 3-1 series lead. Randy Carlyle, 59, behind bench when Anaheim won Cup in… → Read More

San Jose Sharks: Who should be the next coach?

NHL analysts, including former Sharks player Jeremy Roenick, weigh in on the qualities San Jose needs in a coach → Read More

San Jose Sharks: Who should be the next coach?

NHL analysts, including former Sharks player Jeremy Roenick, weigh in on the qualities San Jose needs in a coach → Read More

Sharks owner Plattner standing behind Wilson

Hasso Plattner says both Sharks general manager Doug Wilson and chief operating officer John Tortora did "good job" in past year, no hint of any changes coming → Read More

Sharks owner Plattner standing behind Wilson

Hasso Plattner says both Sharks general manager Doug Wilson and chief operating officer John Tortora did "good job" in past year, no hint of any changes coming → Read More

Sharks owner Plattner standing behind Wilson

Hasso Plattner says both Sharks general manager Doug Wilson and chief operating officer John Tortora did 'good job' in past year, no hint of any changes coming → Read More

Family helped McLellan make decision

Todd McLellan made sure his family would be OK with a potential separation before talking to the Sharks about moving on. → Read More

Family helped McLellan make decision

Todd McLellan made sure his family would be OK with a potential separation before talking to the Sharks about moving on. → Read More