Gameday Thread for Sabres @ Sharks

Live from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA, IT'S TIME!

Tonight, the Buffalo Sabres are in town to take on the San Jose Sharks as both teams look to improve their playoff positioning. In net, David Pollak {@PollakonSharks} has confirmed that Antti Niemi, who is coming off a shutout win over the Philadelphia Flyers, will be in net for the Sharks while the Sabres are being silent about their goalie.

Before tonight's main event, here are some preliminary links to get you ready for tonight's action.

Pollak gives Sharks fans an update on "Working the Corners" about Dominic Moore, Logan Couture, Douglas Murray, Martin Havlat and more.

Pollak discusses James Sheppard's conditioning assignment in Worcester, what it will take to make the playoffs in the Western Conference and how San Jose will have their 100th consecutive sellout tonight.

CSN Bay Area Kevin Kurz previews tonight's Sabres vs. Sharks game.

Kurz also discusses how coach Todd McLellan maybe out but he's still involved in the gameplan.

From YouTube, the heated debate between Jeremy Roenick and Mike Milbury regarding the Eric Nystrom hit on Kris Letang in last night's Stars/Penguins game.

Enjoy and as always, GO SHARKS!