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Coaching From The Couch

Examining the Sharks' offensive-zone forecheck

In the first part of this series, we look at the Sharks' offensive zone forechecking system when the opposition does not have control of the puck. As pictured above, an active pinching defense is one of the keys to San Jose's aggressive forecheck.

Video Breakdown: Sabres triple-team Thornton

Sure, the Sharks' loss to the Sabres was frustrating on a bunch of levels. But it did give us one of the funniest visuals of the NHL season.

Video Breakdown: Braun, Pavelski combine for Sochi-worthy play

Justin Braun and Joe Pavelski gave us a possible taste of Team USA's Olympic squad four months early on Sunday afternoon in Ottawa. We break down their brilliant goal.

Analyzing Zone Exits: The Defensive Zone Face-Off Win

Following a face-off win, teams employ specific plays to effectively move the puck out of the zone. We'll go through the Sharks most often used breakout following a defensive zone face-off win.

Goal Breakdown: Rare footage of Michal Handzus doing good hockey things

There was a palpable tremor in the Force on Tuesday as Michal Handzus made good hockey plays that led to a great hockey goal. We break down the veteran center's first marker of 2013.

2011-2012 San Jose Sharks Season Preview: Antti Niemi, Antero Niittymaki, and Thomas Greiss

Well, the season has already started. So this isn't technically a preview. But with the 2011-2012 season already upon us, we sit down to today to round out our annual preview series and cover the most difficult position in all of hockey to truly understand-- goaltending. Antti Niemi, Antero Niittymaki,