Plus Jamie Baker talks shortened season, Matt Irwin looks to solidify his spot in the team's opening night roster and Brad Stuart thinks the 48-game schedule helps the Sharks.

Plus Sharks work on revamped PK, McLellan talks 2013 schedule and the Canucks sign Cam Barker.

Plus Thornton discusses playing in Switzerland, Sharks to open with back-to-back in Calgary then Edmonton and Ryan O'Reilly can't agree to a deal with Colorado.

Plus Brian Burke fired, owners ratify CBA and Sharks reportedly interested in re-signing Vandermeer.

Plus Doug Wilson probably won't sign free agents, Sharks home opener likely to be Jan. 24 and schedule matrix for season released.

Plus McLellan talks Sharks hockey following lockout, LeBrun reports on new provisions to the CBA and Jason Arnott is skating in Texas.

Plus Couture and Boyle look forward to the season, Sharks at 25-to-1 odds to win Cup and Tomas Holmstrom retires.

Plus Bettman issues another hollow ultimatum, PA set to vote again on new disclaimer deadline and how the Stars will spend their buyouts.

Plus Handzus is back in NA, two sides will likely continue negotiating after PA fails to file disclaimer and a 48-game season would involve 7 games against each divisional opponent.

Plus league and union close gap on key issues, the NHL might have as many as 20 teams make the playoffs from now on and making the case against player participation in the Olympics.