Tuesday Chum Bucket: Ryane Clowe signs with San Francisco Bulls

  • Ryane Clowe was one of the few Sharks forwards left who had yet to find a team to sign with during the lockout. In a surprising move, he signed a deal with San Jose's ECHL affiliate the San Francisco Bulls earlier today. [CSN Bay Area]
  • The league will reportedly cancel the Winter Classic, scheduled to take place New Year's Day between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs at Comerica Park, on Thursday. [SB Nation]
  • Former Shark Daniel Winnik is one of the most under-appreciated players in the NHL, argues Cam Charron. [NHL Numbers]
  • The Sharks have 5 of the league's top 10 scorers and are third in the West in ESPN'S NHL 13 season simulation. Good to see substantive coverage from the Worldwide Leader. [ESPN]
  • A look inside Gary Bettman's annual Halloween party. [Down Goes Brown]
  • Houston Aeros fans are out of luck as alcohol service at the Toyota Center will be "discontinued at the end of the 3rd period." [Puck Daddy]
  • Speaking of the Aeros, former Sharks first rounder Charlie Coyle leads all AHL rookies with five goals so far this season. [Twitter]