Sharks Gameday: Sharks look for second win over Blue Jackets in 10 days
by Jon Allred on Jan 14, 2012 3:00 AM PST
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Coming off their 2-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night, the San Jose Sharks {24-11-5, 53 points} will look to defeat the hosting Columbus Blue Jackets {12-26-5, 29 points} for the second time in 10 days. All-time, the Sharks are 28-9-4 against the Blue Jackets.
Sitting atop the Pacific Division of the NHL Western Conference by three points over the second place Los Angeles Kings, the Sharks have just one regulation loss in their last 12 games {9-1-2}. Back on Jan. 5, the Sharks defeated the Blue Jackets 2-1 at HP Pavilion with goals from captain Joe Thornton and Ryane Clowe. Thomas Greiss {5-4, 2.22 goals against average, .922 save percentage} stopped 23-of-24 shots in the win and could get the start this game as the Sharks will be traveling to Chicago afterwards for a Sunday showdown with the Blackhawks.
In 28 career games against the Blue Jackets, Thornton has 36 points on 11 goals and 25 assists. All-Star forward Logan Couture will look to extend his goal scoring streak to three games.
Currently in last place of the Central Division of the NHL Western Conference by 23 points, the Blue Jackets front office fired head coach Scott Arniel on Monday, saying the season had "gone off the rails." Hired on June 8, 2010, Arniel was the franchise's fifth head coach and compiled a 45-60-18 record in 123 games.
In Arniel's place, the Blue Jackets named former Sharks assistant coach, and Minnesota Wild head coach, Todd Richards the interim head coach. After being defeated by the Blackhawks 5-2 on Tuesday night, the Blue Jackets snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 Friday night to get Richards his first win as Blue Jackets head coach.
Since recording a hat trick in a 3-0 Blue Jackets win at HP Pavilion on Nov. 20, 2010, Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash has been held scoreless in his last two games against the Sharks. In addition, the Blue Jackets will be without key players Jeff Carter {shoulder}, R.J. Umberger {concussion} and James Wisniewski {ankle].
Prediction: Sharks win 3-1 with goals from Michal Handzus, Brent Burns and Benn Ferriero.
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Todd Richards
will be trying to take that “interim” off his “interim coach” label. If Colum’s players respond positively to his ways, they’ll be playing their hearts out to beat his former team and to make him look better to management, to make that job more permanent. If they don’t, he’ll slip back into being an assistant coach behind someone new.
Sharks need to blow this team out with a 7-0 trounce. This would be a good time to pop Nitty in there for a showcase start.
Sharks, Win this one big!
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
"Take a deep breath sometimes, a break, and play some hockey. Hockey is a great way to take a pause from day-to-day hard work." -- Lt Gen. D.H. Huntoon Jr. (paraphrased)
"He doesn't miss many of those!" --Randy Hahn
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Oh, and Jon,
Congrats on your promotion!
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
"Take a deep breath sometimes, a break, and play some hockey. Hockey is a great way to take a pause from day-to-day hard work." -- Lt Gen. D.H. Huntoon Jr. (paraphrased)
"He doesn't miss many of those!" --Randy Hahn
Shameless plug for my music.
No Mercy
sharks need to hold on to and keep a killer instinct until it just comes naturally Then the question of will they play a full 60 won’t be a problem anymore. Make a statement by murdering the blue jackets. Go Sharks
"Not to sound like a complete homer but, that was a bad call." -Drew Remenda
"You tee em up and I'll knock them out." -Randy Hahn
by raphelo on Jan 14, 2012 12:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
eh
response to most of the above:
winning is really all that matters… sometimes Sharks fans seem to not be satisfied with simply winning a game…
No Carter?
Interesting…
Dany Heatley=All-star.
Randy Hahn: "He's got moves like Jagr."
by dfh15 on Jan 14, 2012 9:25 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Oh
Are the Niners playing today?
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
Yep at 1:30.
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Obvs
If somebody wants to set up an open thread they can, or ill do it when I get home.
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
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by idunno723 on Jan 14, 2012 11:04 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
Put this game away early Sharks!
Save most of your energy for the BlackHawks on Sunday.
Go Big or Go Home
Beating the Thrashers was nice (SHUTOUT!)… but I’d like to see a great offensive game. This team ought to score more goals. Defensively this team has been very good. The goaltending has been great, thanks in part to Nemo playing some very good hockey.
The special teams don’t bother me as much as the lack of goals. Special teams can be fixed… but goal scoring (at any strength) is required to win games.
"Logan Couture is a dirty, filthy man. Tell all your friends" - Mr. Plank
Welcome to the NHL, Atlanta Thrashers of Winnipeg.
FYI Jon,
Rule #4 of writing Gameday threads stipulates that you must predict Jamie McGinn will score a goal.
I like when I can watch Sharks games without an internet stream
Hooray for being close enough to get Fox Sports Ohio!
Now kill the BJs.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Jan 14, 2012 2:21 PM PST reply actions
Greiss with a touchdown and two homeruns tonight.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 14, 2012 2:22 PM PST reply actions
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