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Gameday Thread: Sharks @ Leafs
by Mr. Plank on Feb 8, 2010 3:45 PM PST
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"Hey momma."
Go Sharks.
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Sharks Gameday: Hamburger
by Mr. Plank on Feb 8, 2010 4:00 AM PST
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One night ago he was eye to eye with the Leafs, fighting to stay out the Eastern Conference cellar. Tonight he heads into the ACC on a team that has legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations.
Jackpot.
As mentioned yesterday (go vote in the poll by the way), Niclas Wallin is the newest member of the San Jose Sharks. He'll probably see limited minutes tonight as he gets used to his teammates-- I would assume he'd partner with Leach until Vlasic returns, with that eventually bumping Huskins down to that third pairing.
Giggy's been on fire since being reunited with Francois Allaire in Toronto-- two straight shutouts, the first time that has happened in franchise history. Good stuff.
Alright, time to hit the Omega Four Relay. Priorities, priorities.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Huskins, Leach, and Wallin.
Go Sharks.
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San Jose Sharks Acquire Defenseman Niclas Wallin From Carolina Hurricanes
by Mr. Plank on Feb 7, 2010 7:35 PM PST
in Armchair GM
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After a four day spectacle of initial rumors, speculation on who would be moved, questions surrounding the proceedings, as well as the trade being called off and then back on again, Niclas Wallin is finally a San Jose Shark.
"We wanted to add to our team without subtracting," Doug Wilson told Working The Corners. "We wanted to get the right piece at the right time to be able to integrate and assimilate him into the lineup."
San Jose receives a fifth round draft pick along with the 34 year old defenseman, in exchange for a second round draft selection at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft set to be held in Los Angeles, California. That pick, previously acquired from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Craig Rivet, was San Jose's only remaining pick in the second round. They now currently hold a first (SJS), a third (SJS), and two fifths (CAR, OTT). Depending on whether the Sharks re-sign Patrick White this offseason, they may receive a compensatory pick from the Vancouver Canucks.
Wallin will likely play on the third pairing in San Jose once the blueline is healthy, paired with Kent Huskins or Jay Leach depending on which route Todd McLellan will want to take on any given night. As we mentioned in our initial article, Wallin brings some value to the team-- he saw a lot of defensive zone draws this year for Carolina and went up against some of the tougher competition on that blueline unit. Although Jay Leach has provided a lot of bang for the buck up to this point in the season, Wallin will be a relative upgrade for a team that has struggled defensively at times throughout the year.
That being said, this is a depth move. It is not a piece that will singlehandedly push the San Jose Sharks over the mountain of May that has plagued them for the last four playoff seasons, and for that reason, I am skeptical of the decision to give up a second round draft pick for his services.
Again, Wallin provides some value. He will be a good asset to the team in terms of depth, and I liken the deal to the one Detroit made in 2008 when they acquired Brad Stuart-- it's not a game changer, but it allows you some room to maneuver once the eventual bumps and bruises make their way around the locker room.
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Gameday Thread: Sharks @ Preds
by Mr. Plank on Feb 6, 2010 4:44 PM PST
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Dan Boyle is back. What a good looking man.
Go Sharks.
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Kaberle trade a possibility
The Leafs have said they won't trade Tomas Kaberle, but the Globe and Mail writes, "An offer from a contender such as the San Jose Sharks or Chicago Blackhawks could change things." With the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Dion Phaneuf, the buzz around league circles is that Kaberle will be traded.
The Pursuit For A Defenseman Reignited
by FTF Staff on Feb 5, 2010 3:07 PM PST
in Fear The Fin News
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With news dropping about thirty minutes ago that Niclas Wallin wouldn't be coming to the Sharks ("No Trade" fanshot here, wasted hours found here, here, and here), Plank and TCY got a talking about some potential trade targets that San Jose might be in the market for in the next month.
This is where you guys come in. Drop some names in the comments, and we'll pick our favorites to cover more in-depth in the coming weeks.
We've also provided a partial list of some of the guys we plan on writing pieces for to get you started, but keep in mind this is by no means an entire compilation-- there's a large amount of guys we're interested in, and a lot of the names found below run the gamut from available (Corvo, Hamhuis) to tough to get (Kaberle with his NTC). We don't give a shit though. Half the charm of the trade deadline is rosterbatin'.
Joe Corvo (CAR), Dennis Wideman (BOS), Dan Hamhuis (NSH), Pavel Kubina (ATL), Tomas Kaberle (TOR), Francois Beauchemin (TOR), Jan Hejda (CBJ), Marek Zidlicky (MIN), Dennis Seidenberg (FLA), Jordin Leopold (FLA).
There's no wrong answers, and we're not going to even touch the comments section of this post. It's your show for the rest of today.
Godspeed, and Go Sharks.
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Just as I learned minutes ago that there was nothing imminent on the San Jose trade front, Carolina GM Jim Rutherford told the Raleigh News & Observer that there would be no Wallin trade.
[Editor's Note]: Looks like all that coverage was for naught. Feel free to point and laugh.
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Nabokov on the Olympics, Fellow Sharks, McLellan and His Plans for the Future
by Ivano27 on Feb 5, 2010 1:00 PM PST
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While Kovalchuk's drama is temporarily put on hold with his trade to the Devils, there is another potential drama involving third best Russian NHL player that may unfold this July - our very own Evgeni Nabokov. While he is turning 35 this summer, and during his long NHL career he's only played with the Sharks, this season shows that he is still a cornerstone of this club, and still has several years of top goaltending left in him. With his contract expiring in July, we're all wondering what is he going to do this summer, or more importantly, which direction Doug Wilson decides to pursue on this. Nabby recently spoke to Igor Rabiner of Sport-Express, and below are parts of the long quality interview the Russian newspaper published yesterday where Nabby talks about the Olympics, his relationship with Bryzgalov, Heatley and McLellan, and about his priorities for this summer when he will potentially hit the UFA market.
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Pacific Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
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San Jose
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58 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 85 |
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Los Angeles
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58 | 36 | 19 | 3 | 75 |
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Phoenix
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59 | 35 | 19 | 5 | 75 |
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Dallas
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58 | 26 | 21 | 11 | 63 |
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Anaheim
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58 | 27 | 24 | 7 | 61 |
(updated 2.8.2010 at 5:30 AM PST)
Sharks Schedule
Next 5 Games
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Columbus
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Wed 02/10 | 4:00 PM PST |
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Detroit
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Thu 02/11 | 4:30 PM PST |
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Buffalo
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Sat 02/13 | 4:00 PM PST |
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New Jersey
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Tue 03/02 | 7:30 PM PST |
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Montreal
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Thu 03/04 | 7:30 PM PST |
Last 5 Games
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Toronto
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Mon 02/08 | W 3 - 2 |
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Nashville
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Sat 02/06 | W 4 - 3 |
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St. Louis
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Thu 02/04 | W 4 - 2 |
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Detroit
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Tue 02/02 | L 2 - 4 |
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Minnesota
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Sat 01/30 | W 5 - 2 |
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