Things to do in San Jose

[crowncarrier]

Possibly planning a trip next year to San Jose to watch the Sharks. There will be myself and 3 other buddies. We are looking for a few good sports bars to check out and any other places you kind folks recommend. All in our late 40s so not looking for night clubs. Live music would be cool aswell. Also, any inside hotel info would be greatly appreciated.

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[LadyStanley]

Willing to walk up to a mile each way to/from arena to hotel, or taxi/ride share or more willing to find someplace in/near hotel? Will you have a car to explore the area or depend on public transportation and ride share to get around?

Into architecture? History?

De Anza one of the closest hotels to arena (art deco). Hilton/St Claire remodeled/updated historic hotel. Fairmont, where many opposing teams stay. Santana Row, where many of the players live/stay.

Winchester Mystery House world renowned. Tech Museum fun to explore. Moffett Field has tours/museum information you're into NASA, etc.

 

[Barrie22]

Possibly planning a trip next year to San Jose to watch the Sharks. There will be myself and 3 other buddies. We are looking for a few good sports bars to check out and any other places you kind folks recommend. All in our late 40s so not looking for night clubs. Live music would be cool aswell. Also, any inside hotel info would be greatly appreciated.

Save yourself the embarrassment and don't go to the Sharks game it will just ruin your trip.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Possibly planning a trip next year to San Jose to watch the Sharks. There will be myself and 3 other buddies. We are looking for a few good sports bars to check out and any other places you kind folks recommend. All in our late 40s so not looking for night clubs. Live music would be cool aswell. Also, any inside hotel info would be greatly appreciated.

Barracuda have a new arena. It's awesome and better than a Sharks game. However next year we'll have Celebrini and Musty in the lineup (our Getzbald and Perry) and we may win the Cup.

 

[tahoesharksfan]

Fairmont, where many opposing teams stay.

The Fairmont is now the Isignia. That's usually where we stay....FWIW...

 

[Pavelski2112]

Possibly planning a trip next year to San Jose to watch the Sharks. There will be myself and 3 other buddies. We are looking for a few good sports bars to check out and any other places you kind folks recommend. All in our late 40s so not looking for night clubs. Live music would be cool aswell. Also, any inside hotel info would be greatly appreciated.

I work at a venue called the Art Boutiki near downtown; it's a small club (~150-200 people) that does mostly rock/indie/jazz if you're into that. There's also the Ritz downtown (closer to ~300-400 people size), they do more punk/metal stuff and it's a bit divier if you're into that vibe. Other than that, it's mostly larger venues (SJ Civic, Shoreline, SAP Center) unless you're willing to head up to SF/Oakland.

 

[Gecklund]

Barracuda have a new arena. It's awesome and better than a Sharks game. However next year we'll have Celebrini and Musty in the lineup (our Getzbald and Perry) and we may win the Cup.

Yeah this. Cuda game is a must see for Sharks fans. You can get rink side for like $30. So much fun.

 

[The Nemesis]

The only authentic thing to do in San Jose if you're going to watch Sharks games is soak in the ennui and inescapable creeping dread. Anything else and you'd just be lying to yourself.

 

[crowncarrier]

Barracuda have a new arena. It's awesome and better than a Sharks game. However next year we'll have Celebrini and Musty in the lineup (our Getzbald and Perry) and we may win the Cup.

From what I've heard Celebrini wants to stay another year in College.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

From what I've heard Celebrini wants to stay another year in College.

The best thing about what you just quoted was that I was already penciling Celebrini into the 2024-25 roster last February. Talk about speaking something into existence eh?

 

[mogambomoroo]

From what I've heard Celebrini wants to stay another year in College.

Every sign from following the Sharks media for these couple day indicate that he is signing with the Sharks. I could be wrong, but interested to know if you have a source that say other wise?

 

[one2gamble]

this thread is amusing

 

[Star Platinum]

From what I've heard Celebrini wants to stay another year in College.

Sharks sign 2024 first-overall selection Macklin Celebrini | San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has signed center Macklin Celebrini (@MackCelebrini), the Sharks first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he...

www.nhl.com

 

[crowncarrier]

Sharks sign 2024 first-overall selection Macklin Celebrini | San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has signed center Macklin Celebrini (@MackCelebrini), the Sharks first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he...

www.nhl.com

That doesn't mean anything to where he's playing next year.

Every sign from following the Sharks media for these couple day indicate that he is signing with the Sharks. I could be wrong, but interested to know if you have a source that say other wise?

You do know that signing with a team is different then playing with them the following year right?

 

[crowncarrier]

this thread is amusing

What about it is funny to you....im curious?

 

[The Nemesis]

That doesn't mean anything to where he's playing next year.


You do know that signing with a team is different then playing with them the following year right?

Yes it does. He can't go back to BU now that he's signed. Where else is he going?

 

[Star Platinum]

That doesn't mean anything to where he's playing next year.


You do know that signing with a team is different then playing with them the following year right?

https://www.thehockeyresource.com/ncaa-player-eligibility/

NCAA student-athletes are amateurs and cannot have played for a professional sports team prior to enrollment. In hockey, specifically, this means that anyone who signs a contract with or plays for a team in the Canadian Hockey League (OHL, QMJHL or WHL) forfeits their NCAA eligibility.

The NCAA Eligibility Center will certify each prospective student-athlete’s amateur status prior to clearing them for competition at the Division I level.

What You Need to Do:

• Do not accept payment or gifts based upon your ability as a hockey player.
• Do not sign a contract or play a game (even an exhibition game) for a professional team, including those in the CHL.

 

[sharski]

this thread is amusing

amusing how? I mean, what's amusing about it?

 

[Cas]

Where do I need to go the next time I'm in San Jose to sign a Macklin Celebrini to a contract?

 

[The Nemesis]

amusing how? I mean, what's amusing about it?

Whoa, slow down there Joe Pesci.

 

[crowncarrier]

https://www.thehockeyresource.com/ncaa-player-eligibility/

This does not mention the NHL....only CHL. I thought they could sign but just not play a game as it would forfeit their eligibility to play NCAA.

I don't follow ncaa so I do not know alot. And from the responses I know even less then I thought I did.

 

[LadyStanley]

A player who signs NHL contract is not eligible for NCAA play.

His choices are NHL, AHL (even as an 18 yo), ECHL or CHL. The last if his rights were drafted by one of the three leagues.

My guess is that he'll be in the NHL (or follow Wright to AHL when he wasn't prepared/ready for NHL).

 

[CanadienShark]

Watch Celebrini.

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[DoubleOT]

There are many great things to do in San Jose, for instance you could go to San Francisco.

 

[landshark]

There are many great things to do in San Jose, for instance you could go to San Francisco.

There's even a train (how European!) to take folks directly there!