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Marc-Edouard Vlasic Will Miss The Minnesota Game
Original at San Jose Sharks
• Sat, Jan 30
By San Jose Sharks Staff The San Jose Sharks will be down one defenseman for Saturday’s game against Minnesota and maybe two. Marc-Edouard Vlasic will miss tonight’s game after seeing limited action against Chicago due to an injury suffered during the contest...
San Jose Sharks' Worcester Shuttle: Whose Last Stop Will Be in San Jose?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Jan 29
By Andy Bensch Of all the Sharks who have split time in both the AHL and the NHL, the 21-year-old defenseman has played the most games at the NHL level. McGinn's skating style and ferocious forecheck has made head coach Todd McLellan deem him "Mr. Hustle."
Darryl Hunt: WorSharks Survive Late Penalty Shot To Defeat Manitoba 5-3
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Fri, Jan 29
By Darryl Hunt(noreply@blogger.com) 2nd Period-4, Worcester, McLaren 2 (Mashinter), 1:13. 5, Worcester, McGinn 6 (Ferriero, Zalewski), 10:42 (pp). Penalties-Trevelyan Wor (tripping), 3:10; Salcido Mtb (slashing), 8:03; Desbiens Mtb (roughing), 9:10; Pettinger Mtb (goaltender interference), 9:10; Groulx Wor (rou...
Valentine's Day Jerseys Auction
Original at San Jose Sharks
• Fri, Jan 29
By San Jose Sharks Staff Spread the love this year with the Sharks as they auction of limited edition Valentine's Day jerseys during their January 30 and February 2 home games at the HP Pavilion. Click here to see photos of the special edition jerseys. Nearly all...
2010 NHL Western Conference "Fictional" All-Star Team
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Jan 29
By Matthew Hogan Dan Boyle: Another Shark…I know, I know. Christian Ehrhoff: He leads all defenseman in the most important defensive category with a plus-26 rating. Evgeni Nabokov: Like Ryan Miller, Nabokov is near the top of every statistical category…and he’s a Shark.
Brouwer's goal leads Blackhawks past Sharks in OT
Original at SFGate Sports
• Thu, Jan 28
By By JOSH DUBOW, AP Sports Writer The Chicago Blackhawks finished the game the way they started it, overwhelming the San Jose Sharks in a matchup between the NHL's top two teams. Troy Brouwer scored his second goal of the game 1:37 into overtime and the Blackhawks fought back after blowing a...
Shark Notes - 1/28
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Thu, Jan 28
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) DR] Discuss playing with Joe Thornton? DR] Discuss the change in play under head coach Todd McLellan? DR] Do you look beyond this year, you are an unrestricted free agent, have you ever thought about any other team but the San Jose Sharks?
Carter's NHL Power Rankings, January 27: Capitals New No. 1
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Jan 27
By David Carter 8. Colorado Avalanche (30-15-6, Last Week: No. 8) 12. Nashville Predators (29-20-3, Last Week: No. 11) 3. Sharks G Evgeni Nabokov 6. Sharks C Patrick Marleau 2. Evgeni Nabokov (Sharks) 4. Christian Ehrhoff (Canucks) 1. Matt Duchene (Avalanche) 1. Todd McLellan (Sharks)
Darryl Hunt: Stalock, WorSharks Defeat Manitoba 3-1
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Tue, Jan 26
By Darryl Hunt(noreply@blogger.com) The Worcester Sharks used another outstanding effort by rookie goaltender Alex Stalock to defeat the Manitoba Moose 3-1 Wednesday night at the DCU Center in Worcester Massachusetts. The win was Stalock's American Hockey League leading 25th on the season.
San Jose Sharks: Why Thomas Greiss Should Start Against Chicago
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Jan 25
By Andy Bensch But for the Sharks, the way this game is played will be pivotal come a potential Western Conference final matchup against Chicago. Meanwhile, San Jose gets Nabokov his much needed rest and are more likely to see Nabokov at the top of his game when it matters most, not during mid-January.
Darryl Hunt: McGinn, WorSharks Crunch Syracuse 5-4
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Fri, Jan 22
By Darryl Hunt(noreply@blogger.com) It was the Crunch that would get on the board first at 4:04 of the opening stanza when defenseman Grant Clitsome fired a wrist shot from the point that looked to bank off the far post and into the net past WorSharks netminder Alex Stalock.
Hockey Notes - 1/13
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Wed, Jan 13
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) The Toronto Star's Damien Cox believes that the Maple Leafs trade deadline maneuverings begin with a firm assessment of goaltender Jonas Gustavsson's future. Two first round draft picks in 2010 and 2011, and a second round pick in 2010 was a steep price for the Maple Leafs to pay for RW Phil...
Darryl Hunt: Worcester Sharks Half-Season Report Card
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Tue, Jan 12
By Darryl Hunt(noreply@blogger.com) In an incredible transformation, Wilson has gone from being a low level ECHL regular to becoming one of Worcester’s most solid two way defenseman. The addition of some muscle mass has helped him on the defensive end without sacrificing any of his speed and offensive skills. Wilson is a virt...
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Are His Days As a San Jose Shark Coming to an End?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Jan 12
By Andy Bensch In today's NHL, there is one and only one team that takes on the role of perennial choke artists. For the last four years the San Jose Sharks have been referred to as Stanley Cup favorites but have failed to even once reach the Western Conference Finals in that time span.
Opinion: LA Kings in the Hunt, Don't Hit the Panic Button
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Jan 11
By Mike Miller The Kings played the Sharks last night. Ron Wilson is the Sharks GM and gets credit for their recent success. The biggest thing he has done was pull off the trade for Joe Thornton and he was able to do that with the talent Dean Lombardi stockpiled as the GM for the Sharks.
Joe Pavelski named to USA Olympic hockey team, 8 San Jose Sharks players will participate in the 2010 Winter Olympics
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Sat, Jan 2
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) G - Ryan Miller (Buffalo Sabres) G - Tim Thomas (Boston Bruins) D - Mike Komisarek (Toronto Maple Leafs) D - Ryan Suter (Nashville Predators) RW - Phil Kessel (Toronto Maple Leafs) C - Joe Pavelski (San Jose Sharks) F - Bobby Ryan (Anaheim Ducks) C - Paul Stastny (Colorado Avalanche)
Douglas Murray, Scott Nichol lead San Jose Sharks' hit parade
Original at San Jose Mercury News
• Sun, Dec 20
Douglas Murray has an odd way of defining a job well done. "Corey Perry punching me in the face, that's a good thing for me," the burly Sharks defenseman says of the talented and tough Anaheim Ducks right wing who took exception to being leveled in San Jose's most recent game.
San Jose Sharks looking to improve woeful home-ice power play
Original at San Jose Mercury News
• Mon, Dec 7
That's worse than 28 other NHL teams on home ice and just a little more than one-third of San Jose's NHL-best 29.2 percent success rate on the road. ... and more »
Opinion: Hockey Notes - 12/3
Original at Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports
• Thu, Dec 3
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) LEFT WING PAUL KARIYA AT HP PAVILION - PHOTO JON SWENSON McKeon also touches on an issue that has flown somewhat under the radar locally, the fact that former captain Patrick Marleau and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov are unrestricted free agents after this season:
Even without the 'C,' Marleau leading Sharks by example
Original at USA Today
• Thu, Nov 26
Do I think any less of Patty Marleau right now because he doesn't have a felt 'C' on his shoulder? Absolutely not." Moreover, McLellan says the ... Joe Thornton: McLellan splits up Thornton lineRotoworld.com all 3 news articles »
Hockey Notes - 10/12
Original at Sharkspage
• Mon, Oct 12
By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) The Columbus Day edition of NHL Live (XM 204, NHL Network, NHL Network Online) starts at 9AM PT featuring TSN analyst Bob McKenzie, broadcaster Joe Beninati, and former Shark and current Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Carle. NHL 3 stars of the week: 3 - Henrik Sedin, 2 - Jonathan Quic...
Opinion: Los Angeles Kings: A Mixed Bag After Two Games
Original at Bleacher Report
• Thu, Oct 8
By Gann Matsuda Indeed, the Kings were expected to easily defeat the bankrupt, owner-less Phoenix Coyotes on Oct. 3 and then lose three days later to the class of the Pacific Division, the San Jose Sharks. Their head coach was quite pleased with his team’s turnaround at even strength.
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.
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
Flames Game Review
Original at calsun.canoe.ca
• Tue, Mar 31
Sharks G Evgeni Nabokov -- Made a handful of huge saves after letting one squeak past him. 2. Sharks C Joe Thornton -- Set up both goals and was brilliant with the puck. 3. Flames Miikka Kiprusoff -- Kept it close and made an amazing save on RW ...
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...
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...
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.
State of the Blackhawks: A First Quarter Review
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sun, Nov 23
By Jim Neveau Overall, the team is off of a solid start, with a record of 10-4-5 this season, good for fourth n the Western Conference. They also have the fourth fewest losses in the league with four regulation defeats this year. They have the third most goals in the NHL, trailing only the Sharks and Red Wing...
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...
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...
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 - 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...
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...