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Philadelphia Flyers (12-5-1) at San Jose Sharks (14-5-4), 10 p.m.
Original at Miami Herald
• Fri, Nov 20
Few teams in the NHL are hotter right now than the Philadelphia Flyers. However, a trip to San Jose to battle the Sharks just might be what cools the club down.
"Black Friday Sale" on Nov. 27
Original at San Jose Sharks
• Thu, Nov 19
By San Jose Sharks Staff SAN JOSE- On Friday, November 27th, The Sharks Store will hold it’s first ever “Black Friday” Sale. Fans will have the opportunity to buy most Sharks merchandise at 30% off the normal price! All Authentic Sharks Jerseys will be...
Worcester Sharks To Host Heroes Night-A Tribute To The Worcester 6
Original at Bleacher Report
• Thu, Nov 19
By What's News The previous story is excerpted from a Press Release by the Worcester Sharks for the AHL. What's News is the alternate profile of Bleacher Report writer Todd Civin and is used to repost Press Releases for the AHL, The WPS and the NY-PENN baseball League. Civin is a supporter of the award winni...
Reserves From Worcester
Original at San Jose Sharks
• Tue, Nov 17
By San Jose Sharks Staff On Tuesday, the Sharks recalled forwards Benn Ferriero, Frazer McLaren and Logan Couture from the Worcester Sharks of the AHL. Part of the reason for the recalls is the Sharks will be without the services of Devin Setoguchi and Brad Staubitz T...
Darryl Hunt: WorSharks Blanked by Hartford, 4-0
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Sun, Nov 15
By Darryl Hunt(noreply@blogger.com) Alex Stalock became the first WorSharks goaltender called for playing the puck in the restricted area when he was whistled for delay of game at 10:35 of the third period. With the talk of removing the trapezoid at the NHL level he may also be the last.
First Quarter Poll
Original at San Jose Sharks
• Fri, Nov 13
By San Jose Sharks Staff With a quarter of the season in the rear view mirror the Sharks find themselves atop the Western Conference and leading the National Hockey League (13-4-3, 29 points). The Sharks also find themselves leading the League in goal differential (plus-2...
ESPN panel debates whether this is the 'Year of the Shark'
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Fri, Nov 13
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) There are no more 'Big 4' or 'Big 2' teams in the Western Conference as parity has come abruptly to the fore. Eleven teams are within 10 points of first place almost a quarter of the way into the season. That being said, the return from injury of Joe Pavelski, Devin Setoguchi and Ryan Vesce add mo...
Sharks send center Torrey Mitchell to Worcester to complete rehab assignment in AHL
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Mon, Nov 9
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Update] The Sharks assigned forwards Logan Couture and Benn Ferriero to Worcester on Sunday. Captain Rob Blake was placed on the IR last week and is expected to be out "a couple of weeks" with an upper body injury according to head coach Todd McLellan. Blake underwent an MRI and CT scan last Fr...
Shark Notes - November 5th
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Wed, Nov 4
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) November 1st was the 50th anniversary of the first goalie mask worn in the NHL. Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacques Plante forced the issue with head coach Toe Blake, and donned a mask against the New York Rangers November 1st, 1959. Sports Illustrated takes a team-by-team, goaltender...
Sharks Week in Review
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Mon, Nov 2
By mj-kasprzak The San Jose Sharks are back on the road after a brief two-game homestand. Not that it matters—they just keep winning. After a slow start to the season (3-3-0-1), they are red hot, winning five in a row and seven of eight and moving up to the second best record in the Western Conference.
Torrey Mitchell: The Long Road Back for the Hobbled Sharks Center
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Oct 31
By Nick Burger This company includes Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, and Marc-Edouard Vlasic. When Mitchell returns, the Sharks will be gaining a speedy center that head coach Todd McLellan said might be moved to the wing before the season started.
Sharks report for Friday's game vs. Colorado
Original at Contra Costa Times
• Thu, Oct 29
By editor@contracostatimes.com (David Pollak / San Jose Mercury News) SHARKS VS. COLORADOFaceoff: 7:30 p.m. at HP Pavilion.TV: Comcast SportsNet California.Radio: 98.5, 92.1.Head to head: San Jose opened the season with a 5-2 loss to the Avalanche on Joe Sakic Night in Denver.
Checking in with Pavelski and Mitchell
Original at San Jose Sharks
• Fri, Oct 23
By San Jose Sharks Staff As the Sharks skate three times zones away and carry through their six-game road trip, there is good news to report from Silicon Valley. At Sharks Ice at San Jose, Sharks forwards Joe Pavelski and Torrey Mitchell are skating. Both are rehabbin...
Sharks report for Monday's game vs. Phoenix Coyotes
Original at Contra Costa Times
• Sun, Oct 11
By editor@contracostatimes.com (David Pollak / San Jose Mercury News) sharks reportToday's game:vs. Phoenix Faceoff: 7:30 p.m., HP Pavilion TV/RADIO: CSNCA; 98.5-FM, 92.1-FM Head to head: The Sharks finished 38 points ahead of the Coyotes in the Pacific Division last season, but the teams split their series 3-3.
Sharks 4 goal comeback falls short, Los Angeles Kings pull out 6-4 win in third period
Original at Sharkspage
• Thu, Oct 8
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) The goaltending change from Nabokov to Greiss sparked the Sharks lineup. Scott Nichol shoved Kings defenseman Davis Drewiske along the end boards, and right wing Brad Staubitz came in to finish the check up high. Staubitz was assessed a charging penalty, and among a spirited mutli-playe...
Interview with former China Sharks GM and former San Jose Sharks color commentator Chris Collins
Original at Sharkspage
• Mon, Oct 5
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Q] Can you tell me about the San Jose Sharks ending their affiliation with the China Sharks this summer, a team wich has been renamed the China Dragons? Update] Interview: China Sharks' Derek Eisler and Chris Collins - March 27, 2009 California Rubber Magazine.
NHL Pacific Division 2009-10: Review and Preview
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Sep 29
By Scott Weldon Pacific Division San Jose Sharks Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars Phoenix Coyotes 1/San Jose (1) 117 1/ Anaheim (2) 108 2/Anaheim (8) 91 2/ San Jose (6) 98
Podcast: Hockey Notes - 9/23Original at Sharkspage
• Wed, Sep 23
By jon@sharkspage.com (PJ Swenson) TSN fantasy guru Scott Cullen has yet to profile the San Jose Sharks, but he did discuss Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley from a fantasy perspective in a recent online chat: Another major media issue regarding the Sharks in the Bay Area: Sharks Move to CSN California, Team Announces CSN-C...
Max Giese: Interview with San Jose Sharks Scout Pat Funk
Original at Sharkspage
• Wed, Aug 26
By noreply@blogger.com (MaxGiese) Sharkspage.com recently caught up with San Jose Sharks scout Pat Funk to discuss the upcoming prospects tournament at Sharks Ice, where many of the top prospects from the San Jose Sharks organization will participate in games against the prospects from the Anaheim Ducks organization.
Max Giese: Sharks Prospect Profile - Kevin HendersonOriginal at Sharkspage
• Tue, Aug 25
By noreply@blogger.com (MaxGiese) Nothing is ever certain in hockey, but whichever hand the 2009-2010 season deals Henderson, he’s sure to be ready for it. “Kevin is a great addition to our organization and we are looking forward to continuing his development as a professional hockey player,” said Sharks General Manger D...
Opinion: Why Joe Thornton and Evgeni Nabokov Only Pose as "Leaders"
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Apr 24
By Andy Bensch No. 1: Christmas 2005, I got a Joe Thornton Jersey. Let's begin with why Joe Thornton should no longer be a San Jose Shark. Despite that, I have come to the conclusion that Nabokov is not the goaltender to lead the Sharks to their first ever Stanley Cup.
Opinion: No. 1 Sharks Vs. No. 8 Ducks: Breaking Down the First Round Matchup
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Apr 13
By Keith Shelton Mike Grier and Jonathan Cheechoo are both big physical forwards that can chip in here and there. Big man Christian Ehrhoff and Marc-Edouard Vlasic make up the second pairing and both are solid playmakers, though Ehrhoff is somewhat prone to defensive lapses. Edge: San Jose Edge: Anaheim
How To: Hockey Inspired Look #2 - San Jose SharksOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Mar 9
By rss@youtube.com (HeavenlyMakeUp) Author: HeavenlyMakeUp Keywords: HeavenlyMakeUp Make Up how to tutorial NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks MAC Makeupforever urban decay Added: March 9, 2009
Yahoo Puck Daddy feature on San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle
Original at Sharkspage
• Mon, Jan 26
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Fresh off a 2-point peformance in this weekend's All-Star game, where he beat hometown goaltender Carey Price with a second period laser and tied Montreal right wing and ASG MVP Alexei Kovalev with a game leading 7 shots on goal, San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle was featured today by Y...
Opinion: KNBR interview with San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan
Original at Sharkspage
• Tue, Jan 20
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) The first-year head coach McLellan coached the San Jose Sharks to the NHL's best record at the halfway point of the 2008-09 season, and with a 4-1 road win over Edmonton he was named as the starting coach for the Western Conference for this weekend's NHL Allstar Game in Montreal. McLellan is...
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Sundin doesn't have 'spine' to help Chicago winOriginal at Yahoo! Sports
• Thu, Dec 11
By Greg Wyshynski • Tom Hicks denies that he plans to demote Dallas Stars co-GM Brett Hull into another job in which he does nothing. [Dallas Stars Blog] • Earl Sleek and Mike Chen face off in a segment of "it's about damn time" in preparation for tonight's showdown between the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Du...
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Sundin doesn't have 'spine' to help Chicago winOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Thu, Dec 11
By Greg Wyshynski • Tom Hicks denies that he plans to demote Dallas Stars co-GM Brett Hull into another job in which he does nothing. [Dallas Stars Blog] • Earl Sleek and Mike Chen face off in a segment of "it's about damn time" in preparation for tonight's showdown between the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Du...
Opinion: San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle conference call transcript
Original at Sharkspage
• Tue, Dec 9
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle participated in a conference call with reporters this morning. Acquired by the Sharks along with Brad Lukowich in a July 4th trade with the Tampa Bay for Matt Carle, Ty Wishart and two draft picks, Boyle is on pace to surpass career highs in goals, assist...
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Calling for an All-Star Game boycottOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, Nov 26
By Greg Wyshynski • Happy Thanksgiving, Nashville Predators fans: "It's a complicated and torturous route to navigate, but there exists a legal road map that could lead billionaire Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie into the ownership suite of the Nashville Predators." [Globe & Mail]
Podcast: Canadiens Audio: Gorges celebrates role as Habs sniper
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Tue, Nov 25
By rinkrat How thrilled is Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges to be playing Detroit tonight? He's scored half of his career NHL goals against the Red Wings. One against Detroit on Jan. 4, 2007 in San Jose while he was with the Sharks, his other against the New York Islanders as a Canadien on Monday night.
Opinion: Sharks douse flames. Not even close. stupid headlines ensue.
Original at Two for Elbowing
• Fri, Nov 14
By chuqui Well, if the Mike Keenan death watch wasn't operating before, it is now. Iron Mike always has a short "use by" date on his lapel at the best of times and Calgary doesn't look to be different. Last night, they came up against one of the top teams in the league, and it wasn't really close. How dominan...
Week in review: Sharks bitten
Original at Sportsnet.ca
• Fri, Nov 7
Potentially disturbing news for the Sharks from last night’s game though, in that stud goaltender Evgeni Nabokov appeared to injure himself on the very last shot of the shootout. The San Jose Mercury News noted a possible twisted knee, but whatever the case he definitely was in noticeabl...
Opinion: Tight checking performance by San Jose results in a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh, Penguins held to a record low 11 shots on goalOriginal at Sharkspage
• Wed, Oct 29
By jon@sharkspage.com (PJ Swenson) The San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins contest on Tuesday night was expected by many to be a heavyweight affair full of offensive fireworks. 2005-06 Art Ross winning Joe Thornton (29 goals, 96 assists) vs 2006-07 Art Ross winning Sidney Crosby (36 goals, 84 assists). Calder Memorial T...
Boucher's shutout keeps Sharks perfect
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Sun, Oct 12
The San Jose Sharks had just enough to stay perfect. Lukas Kaspar scored his first NHL goal and Brian Boucher made 21 saves to lead the Sharks to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. Kaspar whisked a wrist shot from the right circle past Kings goalie Jason LaBarbera midway t...
Opinion: Playoff pool picks: teams
Original at Sportsnet.ca
• Tue, Apr 8
WESTERN CONFERENCE San Jose (2) vs. Anaheim (4): One of the hottest teams in the NHL against the defending Cup champs. As much as I love the addition of Brian Campbell, I find it very difficult to bet against Pronger and Niedermayer on D. If Calgary doesn’t take out San Jose, the Ducks could do it...
Opinion: Sharks-Ducks: Sharks Defeat Pacific Division Rival
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Mar 21
By Danielle Marchell However, that's not necessarily fair to say, since the post-trade deadline Sharks are a much improved team compared to most of the games the Sharks played against the Ducks before the trade deadline. The last time the Sharks faced the Ducks was way back in January.
Opinion: A Call to Change NHL's Dysfunctional Disciplinary System
Original at Bleacher Report
• Thu, Mar 20
By Joseph Beare When I saw San Jose Shark Torrey Mitchell and Minnesota Wild Kurtis Foster collide violently into the endboards, Foster to get the icing called and Mitchell to help the Sharks avoid the icing, in Wednesday's contest between the division-leaders, it was obvious, even at full speed, that...
Opinion: Joe Thornton media conference call transcript, Thornton named "Third Star" of the week by NHL
Original at Sharkspage
• Mon, Mar 10
By PJ Swenson Earlier today Joe was named as the Third Star for last week after tallying seven points in four Sharks victories. Winner of the Art Ross and Hart Trophies in 2006, Joe leads San Jose and is tied for third in overall NHL scoring with 81 points on 19 goals and 62 assists. The 62 assists tie him for th...
Reviving a classic
Original at Two for Elbowing
• Wed, Sep 26
By chuqui San Jose Mercury News - Morning Buzz: Reviving a classic: This is a good decision by the Sharks, and a nice compromise. The replacement of the Glitter song last year didn't go over well, and the Sharks asked the fans to give it a chance. We did, but it never really took off in the arena.
San Jose Sharks pull a fast one - San Jose Mercury News
Original at San Jose Mercury News
• Mon, Sep 10
San Jose Sharks pull a fast one USA - By Sal Pizarro I’ve got to hand it to the PR people at the San Jose Sharks. They sure know how to grab the media’s attention — at least in the short term. ...
San Jose Mercury News - TV analyst Remenda returns to Sharks
Original at Two for Elbowing
• Wed, Aug 1
By chuqui TV analyst Drew Remenda is back with the Sharks. And this is a good thing. Drew's a great color guy who works well with Randy Hahn. I'm glad to see him back in the fold. I am curious, still, what happened with McSorley, but all we're going to get there is that the two sides decided to part ways. Of cours...
San Jose Mercury News - McSorley is out as Sharks analyst
Original at Two for Elbowing
• Fri, Jun 22
By chuqui Marty McSorley won't be back as the team's TV color analyst next season, the Sharks announced Thursday. As long as they don't bring back Pete Stemkowski...
Unsolved mystery
Original at San Jose Mercury News
• Sun, May 27
By dpollack@mercurynews.com (David Pollak Mercury News) The Marty McSorley Mystery continues. Why would the NHL-tough-guy-turned-TV-analyst disappear from the broadcast booth midway through the Sharks' playoff series with Detroit four weeks ago? Nobody's
Podcast: Hasek helps Red Wings take 3-2 lead on Sharks
Original at AZ Central.com
• Fri, May 4
Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg each had a goal and two assists, leading the Red Wings over the Sharks 41 and to within a victory of reaching the Western Conference finals.
Podcast: Sharks can't hold early lead as Red Wings even series 1-1
Original at AZ Central.com
• Sun, Apr 29
DETROIT Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg answered the call for the Detroit Red Wings top players to be at their best.
Podcast: Nabokov helps lift Sharks to Game 1 win
Original at AZ Central.com
• Fri, Apr 27
The San Jose Sharks silenced the fans at Joe Louis Arena while stunning the Detroit Red Wings with goals 24 seconds apart.
Podcast: Michalek, Clowe power Sharks past Predators
Original at AZ Central.com
• Tue, Apr 17
SAN JOSE The Sharks didnt need punches or power plays this time to get the upper hand against Nashville.
Podcast: Sharks rally for win but lose Cheechoo
Original at AZ Central.com
• Thu, Apr 12
The San Jose Sharks may have lost top scorer Jonathan Cheechoo for the postseason. Then they blew a twogoal lead and watched the Nashville Predators dominate the final 48 minutes.
Podcast: Sharks, Devils, Senators, & Avalanche, Oh My!
Original at SoCal HockeyCast
• Mon, May 1
By technologyted@mac.com The SoCal HockeyCast returns with coverage of the 2006 NHL Playoffs! In this episode, our enhanced podcast reports on the big upsets in this year's playoffs so far. The Kings didn't make it, but we still cover hockey from our unique Southern California perspective. We also give the Duck...
Podcast: Remembering Scott Stevens and Tooting Our Own Horn
Original at SoCal HockeyCast
• Mon, Feb 6
By technologyted@mac.com Zoe and Genevieve do their Kings and Ducks Reports, and we also take a moment to talk about our recent press. Yes, folks, we were mentioned in the Sharkspages (a site about the San Jose Sharks, hockey, and San Jose sports) a few weeks ago, but this past week, we were the Podcast of the Week at LAi...