THN: 5 (up from 12)
USA Today: 13 (up from 18)
Sportsnet.ca: 11 (up from 14)
NJ.com: 11
Month: December 2014
141213 – postgame Predators @ Sharks
Sharks win. Extend their home winning streak. Niemi returns to the net and gets a shutout. Vlasic returned to the lockout.
And my section won free yogurt!
Thornton-Hertl-Pavelski scored the game winner 5:01 into the first. Thornton got an empty netter for insurance late in the third. Even though the Predators pushed hard in the third, they could not get past the Sharks defense. And their frustration ended up with a very physical game.
McGinn and Preds Weber fell on each other and had to retire to their respective dressing rooms for repair. Both returned to the ice.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Highlights
- DanRusanowsky 11:19pm via Twitter for Websites FINAL: #SJSharks 2 @PredsNHL 0. Listen to the Sharks Instant Replay Radio Podcast here: chirb.it/GPLLwL @KFOX @BretHedican
- Pavelski pgv
- Niemi pgv
- Thornton pgv
- Goodrow pgv
- McLellan pgv
- SanJoseSharks 6:15am via Hootsuite #SJSharks blank #Preds to win sixth straight at home. go.sjsharks.com/FR5xv
San Jose Mercury News
- San Jose Sharks blank Nashville Predators
- WTC: Sharks vs. Predators postgame: Barclay Goodrow, agitator?
CSN Bay Area/California
- Instant Replay: Hertl, Niemi help Sharks shut out Predators
- Rewind: Sharks able to fight off tough Preds team
The Gackle Report
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
CBS Sports
NBC/PHT
Puck Daddy
- SOTN #2 Niemi
Opponent Centric News
Nashville Predators
The Tennessean
- Predators blanked by Sharks
- Predators’ Nystrom on loss to Sharks, Pekka Rinne
- Predators’ Shea Weber gets stiches in arm
SBN: On the Forecheck
141213 – pregame Predators @ Sharks 7:30pm
TV: CSN CA
Satellite radio (click for specific station)
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
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
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
Opponent Centric News
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
141211 – postgame Wild @ Sharks
Early postgame stuff
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Highlights
- McLellan pgv
- Couture pgv
- Pavelski pgv
- Burns pgv
- Stalock pgv
- DanRusanowsky 1:27am via Twitter for Websites FINAL: #SJSharks 2 Minnesota Wild 1. LISTEN to the Sharks Instant Replay radio podcast here: chirb.it/sydCEJ @KFOX @BretHedican
- SharksStats Dec 11, 10:21pm via Twitter Web Client Per @EliasSports, Alex Stalock was the 2nd Minnesota native to face the Wild as a goalie (Damian Rhodes), and the first to defeat them.
San Jose Mercury News
- WTC: Let it pour: Only NHL game ever canceled by rain was here in 1995, but all systems go for Sharks and Wild tonight
- Sharks beat Wild 2-1
CSN Bay Area/California
- Instant Replay: Burns, Pavelski lead Sharks past Wild
- Rewind: Sharks gut out win over Wild despite injuries
San Francisco Chronicle
The Gackle Report
Neutral Centric News
NHL
- Recap
- (Friday) PR_NHL 9:02am via Hootsuite THIS DAY IN 2006: Patrick Marleau (1,278 GP) became @SanJoseSharks all-time leader in games, passing M. Rathje (671). pic.twitter.com/OpXEXBG2BQ
NBC/PHT
Yahoo Sports/Puck Daddy
Opponent Centric News
Minnesota Wild
- mnwild 10:15pm via iOS RT to congratulate #mnwild defenseman @ChristianFolin on his first @NHL goal. pic.twitter.com/KKcuCZA7oo
- mnwild 10:34pm via Buffer #mnwild falls 2-1 to #sjsharks. Minnesota heads to Arizona on Saturday. More in 5-Hole: ow.ly/FLQn8 pic.twitter.com/iCrWglOVry
Star Tribune
- Russostrib 10:53pm via Twitter for Websites BLOG: Maddening odd-man rush and power-play execution dooms #mnwild in San Jose strib.mn/1wlSEqv
- Wild’s top four on defense broken up again
- Recap
- Wild can’t catch break on defense
- Wild Minute: Wild, losers in San Jose, must win at Arizona
- Lost opportunities doom Wild in loss at San Jose
Twin Cities Pioneer Press
- ChadGraff 10:01pm via Twitter Web Client FINAL: Sharks 2, #MNWild 1.
The Wild lost in San Jose for the 14th time in last 16 games here. They’ve been outscored 54-29 in that time. - PioneerPress 10:31pm via Twitter Web Client #MNWild woes in San Jose continue with 2-1 loss to Sharks. pipr.es/1qD7Foe pic.twitter.com/hfXHtKkWIU
- Wild still looking for consistency from young goalie Darcy Kuemper
- Wild’s Marco Scandella trying to stay sharp during suspension
- Wild: New father Falk happy to be back in the NHL
SBN: Hockey Wilderness
141211 – pregame Wild @ Sharks
TV: CSN CA
Satellite radio (click for specific station)
Sharks had an optional skate Wednesday, with a number of injured not participating. It appears that Nieto (eligible to return 12/13) and Brown have been put on IR, with Tennyson (“in case” Vlasic not ready to go) and Tierney have been recalled.
Wild had a crazy game Tuesday, with Ballard taking bad hit (released from hospital Wednesday after concussion and facial fractures) causing team to rally and beat Islanders. But Scandella made a nasty hit to the head and will be out two games (including this one). That’s two D fewer, so Minnesota may be recalling someone from AHL to fill in on the blue line.
Stalock apparent starter. Tierney and Tennyson in the lineup. Vlasic out.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
San Jose Mercury News
- WTC: Sharks’ Vlasic OK, but Nieto still hurt in good news/bad news day on injury front
- Sharks’ Vlasic may not miss Minnesota game, but Nieto is out
- PollakOnSharks 12:47pm via Twitter Web Client #SJSharks without Vlasic in lineup tonight against #mnwild. mercurynews.com/sharks/ci_2711…
- PollakOnSharks 12:52pm via Twitter Web Client #SJSharks getting second look at prospects Tierney, Tennyson after rash of injuries. mercurynews.com/sharks/ci_2711…
CSN Bay Area/California
- Sharks dealing with multitude of injuries
- 10 Points: Pavelski still favorite to be next Sharks captain
- Injuries force Sharks to recall two from Worcester
- KKurzCSN 11:38am via TweetDeck Line combos, notes, and more for tonight’s #SJSharks game vs. #Wild csnbayarea.com/sharks/crease-…
- KKurzCSN 12:13pm via TweetDeck A few words with #SJSharks recalls Chris Tierney and Matt Tennyson from the morning skate csnbayarea.com/sharks/vlasic-…
The Gackle Report
- Rink Notes: Karlsson Displays Poise and Tenacity in NHL Debut
- Sharks Injury List Growing Rapidly
Neutral Centric News
NHL
- NHLPlayerSafety 5:03pm via Hootsuite Minnesota D Marco Scandella has been suspended 2 games for an illegal check to the head of NYI F Brock Nelson. Video: ow.ly/FHDVX
- Preview
NBC/PHT
- Ballard released from hospital with facial fractures, concussion
- Scandella suspended two games for check to the head of Nelson
Was fined for hit to head less than a month ago
Opponent Centric News
Minnesota Wild
- Ballard Released From Regions Hospital
- Scandella Suspended Two Games
- mnwild 11:15am via Buffer #mnwild is swimming into SJ today to take on the Sharks at 9:30 p.m. #StateOfHockey time: wild.com/redbaronroadie pic.twitter.com/WgW7NLIp39
- mnwildPR 11:22am via Hootsuite Alex Stalock will become 2nd Minnesota native to ever face #mnwild in goal. Damian Rhodes (also from Saint Paul) did it twice in 2001.
Star Tribune
- Wild is striving to rise above wild-card bubble
- Wild notes: Players shaken by the aftermath of hit on Ballard
- Wild defenseman Keith Ballard leaves hospital, with facial fractures and concussion
- Wild’s Scandella suspended two games for illegal check to the head
- Gameday preview: Wild at San Jose
- Wild short on defensemen with Ballard, Scandella out
- Russostrib 11:09am via Twitter for iPhone Adam Wilcox’s cousin, the great Alex Stalock, will make his first-ever #sjsharks start vs. his hometown #mnwild tonight
- Russostrib 11:49am via Twitter for iPhone Kuemper in goal. With 2 left-shot #mnwild D out, Suter and Spurgeon back together. Brodin with Folin and Falk with Prosser.
Twin Cities Pioneer Press
- Ryan Suter says Wild has pieces, but not consistency, of a playoff team
- Goodbye to the goon? Enforcers going down without a fight as NHL hands out stiffer penalties
- Wild defenseman Marco Scandella suspended two games for latest high hit
- Wild’s Keith Ballard suffers facial fractures, concussion
- Wild: Thomas Vanek back in coach’s good graces after heart-to-heart
SBN: Hockey Wilderness
Power rankings week of 141207
141209 – postgame Oilers @ Sharks
Stalock was the surprise starter. Niemi took a bad puck in morning skate, so Stalock was notified he’d be starting in the afternoon.
Vlasic left the first after a hard hit into the boards and was held out for precautionary reasons, but could be back soon.
Brown got an apparent knee injury in the second, and had to be helped off the ice and into the dressing room; sounds like he’ll be out “awhile”.
Karlsson, in his NHL debut, missed a chuck of the game, but did return.
But the Sharks rallied and after leading 2-0 and letting Oilers get back into the game, scored three more on the night to put an exclamation mark on the game, winning 5-2.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Highlights
- SharksStats Dec 09, 10:36pm via Twitter Web Client Joe Pavelski now with 205 career goals, one behind Owen Nolan for 2nd on the Sharks all-time list.
- DanRusanowsky 11:20pm via Twitter for Websites FINAL: #SJSharks 5 @EdmontonOilers 2. Listen to the Instant Replay radio podcast here: chirb.it/CdBEqv @BretHedican @KFOX
- SharksStats 8:03am via Twitter Web Client Couture is now tied-5th in Sharks history in game-winning goals: Marleau 85, Cheechoo 36, Pavelski 31, Thornton 28, Sturm 27, Couture 27
- Pavelski pgv
- Goodrow pgv
- Stalock pgv
- McLellan pgv
San Jose Mercury News
CSN Bay Area/California
- Game thread
- Instant Replay: Pavelski, Sharks avenge Oilers with 5-2 win
- Sharks overcome several in-game injuries to beat Oilers
- Shot of the Game: Pavelski finishes tic-tac-toe passing play
The Gackle Report
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
- Recap
- PR_NHL Dec 09, 10:37pm via Hootsuite With 0-2—2 in #EDMvsSJS, Joe Thornton took sole possession of 40th on the all-time NHL points list w/ 1,218, one point behind Jean Béliveau.
- NHL 11:00pm via Sprinklr Now this is how you celebrate your first career goal. Well done @bgoodrow23. pic.twitter.com/rlSOI1DyrR
NBC/PHT
- O
Puck Daddy
- SOTN: #3 Pavelski
Opponent Centric News
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Journal
- Edmonton Oilers faceoff ace Boyd Gordon sidelined by ailing back
- Live: Oilers at Sharks, Dec. 9
- San Jose Sharks bite back, beat Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Sun
- This Shark bites
Wingels feature - Oilers vs. Sharks snapshots
SBN: Copper and Blue
141208 – pregame Oilers @ Sharks 7:30pm
TV: CSN CA
Satellite radio (click for specific station)
So, to distract the distraught fan base after Sunday’s loss, the team released their annual holiday video: Holiday Sweater (you need to watch all the way to the end, including the credits).
Tyler Kennedy has been put on IR. Forward has been recalled from Worcester and should be available for Tuesday’s game. Troy Grosenick should be healthy enough to be activated from IR and assigned (back) to Worcester on Tuesday.
Karlsson recalled from Worcester. Niemi starting.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Great White Blog
- Sharks Weekly
- DanRusanowsky 1:28pm via Twitter for Websites TONIGHT: #SJSharks radio vs. @EdmontonOilers. On at 7 pm. @KFOX, affiliates w/@BretHedican & me. Preview here: chirb.it/pqraby
- Pregame report
- Braun
- Karlsson
- Couture
- Wingels
- Nieto
- Vlasic
- McLellan
San Jose Mercury News
- WTC: Streaks end with an almost too predictable loss to Oilers — and a few more choice words from Drew Remenda on his old gig and his new one
- Sharks’ Dillon eager to make good impression with new team
- Melker Karlsson to make NHL debut for Sharks vs. Oilers
- WTC: Sharks vs. Oilers pregame: Sharks look for faster start, updates on Kennedy and Nieto
CSN Bay Area/California
- Sharks’ year of transition showing signs of promise
- Sharks’ Kennedy out indefinitely, forward on way from AHL
- In the Crease: Sharks open another homestand with Oilers
- Injuries keeping Sharks third line in flux
- Sharks seek better start vs. Oilers
The Gackle Report
- Kennedy, Nieto Injuries Latest Setbacks For Sharks Third Line
- Rink Notes: Karlsson Brings ‘Character and Commitment’ to Sharks
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
- Oilers end 11-game losing streak with first Western win
- Dillon getting adjusted to Sharks style after November trade
- PHT Morning Skate: Sharks rap for the holidays, Rangers warm our hearts
USA Today
Opponent Centric News
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Journal
- Cult of Hockey: Six things to like (!) about the Edmonton Oilers
- Relieved Oilers look to build on victory
Edmonton Sun
- Oilers head to California looking to build on win against Sharks
- Matt Hendricks draws in at centre for Oilers versus San Jose Sharks
SBN: Copper and Blue
141207 – postgame Sharks @ Oilers
So, the Sharks did not repeat their futile effort that was a 57-save shutout against Fasth last season. Nor did they do what Edmonton did to them in the 1992-3 season (ultimate winning opponent in Sharks NHL record-tying 17-game loosing streak). But, they did not score more goals than the home team. There were a number of “just missed” connecting puck and stick and popping into an open net (not to mention the takeaways).
Retribution can come quickly, as the teams will meet in San Jose on Tuesday.
Nieto and Kennedy were out injured. A bit hard to recall players from Worcester (who were in the Canadian Maritimes for weekend games), and because of the crazy intra-Canada charter rules. If Nieto and Kennedy are not able to return for Tuesday’s rematch (and/or soon), I’d expect 1-2 forwards to be recalled.
(Sharks nominally fly home after a game. No practice scheduled/day off Monday. Back at things on Tuesday to face the Oilers again. Edmonton will probably fly in on Monday to prep for Tuesday’s game.)
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Stalock pgv
- Dillon pgv
- McGinn pgv
- McLellan pgv
- DanRusanowsky Dec 08, 6:25am via Twitter for Websites LISTEN:@EdmontonOilers 2 #SJSharks 1 FINAL. The Instant Replay radio podcast is here: chirb.it/fxgdLB
San Jose Mercury News
CSN Bay Area/California
- Sharks’ Stadium Series sweaters possibly leaked
- Instant Replay: Oilers put end to Sharks’ win streak
- Shot of the Game: McGinn scores off Marleau’s backhand saucer
Neutral Centric News
NHL
Opponent Centric News
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Journal
Edmonton Sun
- Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins decides players need rest more than a morning skate
- Jones: Edmonton Oilers stop multiple streaks with win over San Jose Sharks
- In his first start since early November, Sharks goalie Alex Stalock was sharp against Oilers
- Oilers take advantage of tired Sharks to halt losing streak at 11
SBN: Copper and Blue
141207 – pregame Sharks @ Oilers 6pm
TV: CSN CA
Satellite radio (click for specific station)
Sharks finish up their two games in two days road trip in Edmonton. This is the start of a home-and-home between the teams (meeting again on Tuesday at The Tank); and the teams will meet up again 9 days later (Thursday 9/18). Lots of opportunity to get familiar with the opponent and remember retribution to be exacted.
On Friday, the Oilers called a press conference, not to announce firings/last-chance-warnings to GM nor coach, but to essentially accomplish nothing but bring their poor start to the forefront of discussion. While the team has some undeniable talent, with all their “first overall” draftees, they just have not been able to get the right balance (especially with experienced, from-winning-tradition vets teaching the kids). The Oilers are once more at/near the bottom of the division/conference/league standings. They are on an 11 game losing streak (NHL record is 17 — Sharks are one of two teams tied for that record from their 2nd season). The Oilers have not played since Wednesday.
Stalock expected in nets for the Sharks. Kennedy is out with upper body injury; Torres and Grosenick on IR.
Fasth will be the starter for Oilers.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
San Jose Mercury News
CSN Bay Area/California
Neutral Centric News
NHL
Opponent Centric News
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Journal
- John MacKinnon: Lowly Oilers stuck in spin cycle
- Oilers players insist ‘pressure’ firmly on them
- Struggling Oilers staying the course
- ‘For us now, every game is a playoff game’: Oilers aim to halt winless skid
Edmonton Sun
- Jones: Oilers in a holding pattern
- Steady as she goes for the sinking Edmonton Oilers
- Three games shy of the franchise’s longest losing streak, Oilers face Sharks and Ducks in next four game
SBN: Copper and Blue