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Greatest Sharks: CRUSHED

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Yea, we should have seen this one coming. I don't even know if you could call what just happened a vote, as Owen Nolan completely obliterated the competition. Nolan came away with 78% of the votes cast (over 100, good job guys!), and is now the first Right Wing to be selected to the "Greatest Sharks" team. 

Since Mr. Nolan was such a unanimous choice, no other Right Wing qualified for selection in the initial voting. FTF has removed Nolan from the poll, and gives you another opportunity to choose your "Greatest Sharks" team. The subsequent voting will help to determine which three RW's you deem worthy of inclusion.

If you need a statistical refresher, jump for the analysis!

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Jonathan Cheechoo: Cheechoo, a native of Moose Factory, Ontario, was selected by the Sharks with the 29th overall pick in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Since joining the big club in the 2002-2003 season, Cheechoo has been recognized as an extremely hard worker on and off the ice. He scored a franchise record 56 goals in the 2005-2006 season en-route to winning the Maurice "Rocket" Richard trophy (awarded to the player who scores the most goals in the NHL that season). He currently holds the Sharks record for most goals in a season (56), most power play goals in a season (24), and most hat tricks in a season (5).

Pat Falloon: Drafted second overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, Falloon holds the distinction of being the first player ever drafted by the San Jose Sharks. Although not as highly touted as Eric Lindross (who went first overall), Faloon would score 76 goals and add 86 assists while in San Jose. In 25 playoff games, Falloon would contribute 7 points. His 59 points as a rookie represented his career high.

Alexander Korolyuk: The Russian born Korolyuk was drafted by the Sharks in the sixth round (141st overall) of the 1994 NHL entry draft. Beginning in the 1997-1998 season, Korolyuk would play parts of six seasons in San Jose. In 296 games played with the Sharks, Korolyuk registered 142 points (62 goals). In the 2003-2004 playoffs, "Korky" would score 7 points (5 goals) in 17 games. Korolyuk was known for his amazing speed; he was considered one of the fastest skaters in the NHL. However, the allure of playing in his homeland proved too great; he left the Sharks after the lockout to continue his career in Russia.

Jeff Odgers: Odgers, an undrafted free agent, was signed by the San Jose Sharks in 1991. Although not known as a scorer, Odgers was an elite NHL enforcer and San Jose fan favorite. In 334 games for the Sharks Odgers racked up 1001 penalty minutes, good for the franchise lead. As a member of the Sharks, he would score 48 goals and add 34 assists. He served as team captain during the 1995-1996 season.

Teemu Selanne: Traded to the Sharks in the 2000-2001 season for fan favorite Jeff Friesen, Steve Shields, and a second round pick, Selanne would play 176 games in San Jose. While in Teal, "The Finnish Flash" scored 64 goals and 67 assists during the regular season, also adding 10 points in 12 playoff games. Although his career defining moments came as a member of other teams, Selanne is arguably one of the most skilled players to ever don a Sharks uniform.

Poll
Which Right Wing should be included on the FTF "Greatest Sharks" team?
Jonathan Cheechoo
58 votes
Pat Falloon
6 votes
Alexander Korolyuk
5 votes
Jeff Odgers
4 votes
Teemu Selanne
13 votes

86 votes | Poll has closed

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The debate is once again...

should we go with the most deserving shark? Or should we go with the best player?

by mattman on Dec 19, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions  

I go with most deserving Shark...

Selanne wasn’t good in teal.

Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.

by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 19, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Also,

I think stats accumulated while away from San Jose should have little meaning.

Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.

by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 19, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Definitely Cheechoo

Most points scored in a season. Guy was good for the sharks, great in fact. Selanne is definitely deserving, but if this is the Sharks dream team, it should be made of Sharks greats. Selanne was a great for other teams more than he was a Sharks great.

I almost voted Odgers. That guy knew how to play hockey like a man.

"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, 'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.' Such is the rule of honor." Omerta by Lamb of God

by KA1Z3R on Dec 19, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions  

I really hope Odgers makes it...

Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.

by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 19, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions  

who odgers or Cheechoo?

"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, 'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.' Such is the rule of honor." Omerta by Lamb of God

by KA1Z3R on Dec 20, 2008 11:13 AM PST up reply actions  

Both

Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.

by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 20, 2008 11:19 AM PST up reply actions  

I love to see odgers win just because

Of HOW physical he was. That guy tore it up out there. But Cheechoo was the better player so that’s why I picked him. Odgers is my second choice though.

"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, 'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.' Such is the rule of honor." Omerta by Lamb of God

by KA1Z3R on Dec 20, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions  

What We're Seeing

Is Jeff Odgers picking up more votes as this progresses. We definitely need to vote one line at a time in the future.

Solid work as always Cheech You.

Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated

by Mr. Plank on Dec 20, 2008 2:41 PM PST reply actions  

There will have to be one more vote...

And the top two vote getters will be included.

Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.

by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 20, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions  

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