141213 – pregame Predators @ Sharks 7:30pm

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Sharks Radio Network

The big news on the Sharks off-day Friday was the unveiling of their Stadium Series jerseys. Friday was another optional practice, with the majority of the team choosing to stay off the ice.

No roster changes (yet) announced for the Sharks. Nieto still out.  Vlasic did skate on Friday, but not clear if he’ll be in the lineup Saturday. Niemi may be getting the start.

While the Sharks were holding off the Wild on Thursday, the Preds were in Arizona, pounding the Coyotes 5-1.

Vlasic is scheduled to be back in the lineup on Saturday, with Niemi in net.

Sharks Centric News

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Sharks team news

• Great White Blog
• McLellan
• Pavelski
• Niemi
• Marleau
• Braun
• Vlasic
• Wingels
• Pregame report
• DanRusanowsky 3:12pm via Twitter Web Client TONIGHT: #SJSharks radio vs. NSH 7 pm on 98.5 @KFOX and affiliate stations. Game preview radio podcast: sharks.nhl.com/club/podcastpl… @BretHedican

San Jose Mercury News

• Sharks’ McLellan in no hurry to name a captain
• Sharks unveil outdoor game jerseys
• Sharks’ Vlasic questionable for Saturday game against Predators
• Purdy: Sharks still looking for identity after more than 30 games
• Sharks’ Vlasic to play vs. Nashville Predators
• WTC: Sharks vs. Predators pregame: Vlasic’s back, but San Jose still faces stern test in Nashville

CSN Bay Area/California

• McLellan comments on Sharks’ captaincy speculation
• Sharks’ Vlasic could return vs. Predators
• Sharks getting contributions from surprising places in homestand
• Vlasic back in lineup as Sharks host Predators
• In the Crease: Sharks face defensively stingy Preds
• Sharks’ Pavelski, Preds’ Rinne remain good friends

The Gackle Report

• Sharks Finding Right Mix With Sheppard, Goodrow and Karlsson On Third Line
• Rink Notes: McLellan Pleased With Leadership Hierarchy
• Rink Notes: Vlasic Will Suit Up Against Predators

San Francisco Chronicle

• Predators’ resurgence shows depth of NHL Western Conference

Neutral Centric News

NHL

• Preview

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NBC/PHT

• Goalie nods

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Nashville Predators

• PredsNHL 5:50am via TweetDeck New on the site: @asgrimson looks at the 3 things you may have missed that are helping the Preds success. Read more: preds.co/1yKrY6d

The Tennessean

• Predators’ consistency results in record start
• Predators-Sharks: Projected lines
• Predators’ Fisher contributing, ‘happy’ about recovery

SBN: On the Forecheck

• Nashville Predators @ San Jose Sharks Preview: California Lovin’