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Former Sharks on opponent: Jamie McGinn, Josh Gorges; Seamus Kotyk, scout

Sharks are back home after their 3-1-1 five-game road trip.  They had the lead twice, and tied it up to force OT, but no shooter was able to get past Pickard in the shootout, and Jones couldn’t keep the ones he faced out. Polak and Spaling made their Sharks debuts; Dillon returned to the lineup.

This week, Scott Hannan officially announced his retirement.  Played for the Sharks last season.

Next up, the Sabres, on a one-game homestand.  They were shutout 0-1 by the Ducks Wednesday night.  The Sharks hope that their previous meet up against the Sabres this season is a precursor to breaking a home losing streak.

The Sabres backup goalie Johnson may be on the trade block and is expected to be the starter either Friday or Saturday.

With the  recent acquisitions and good health of the team, DeBoer has more options/depth to put a roster on the ice that is matched for each opponent.

More after morning skates.

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