Overview

• A newly raised banner incorrectly credited San Jose with the 2015-16 Presidents’ Trophy during the preseason opener in San Jose.
• Team president Jonathan Becher said it was a printing error and confirmed a corrected banner has been ordered.
• The Sharks’ only Presidents’ Trophy came in 2008-09, while the 2015-16 award went to the Washington Capitals.
• Beat writer Curtis Pashelka’s photos on X drew attention to the error, prompting quick fan scrutiny and wider coverage.
• The mistake surfaced as the team consolidated six division-title banners into one, with observers noting the erroneous banner hangs next to San Jose’s 2015-16 Western Conference champions banner.