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Two days after the NHL teams do battle in Alberta, their respective AHL franchises pick up the gauntlet in California to do battle.

Seems to be a three-headed goalie for the team, perhaps for the rest of the season.

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Dell takes the 4-1 win, and nearly got a shut out. But the Barracuda answered back immediately after the Heat scored, to keep a three goal cushion.  McCarthy, Goldobin, Morin and Goodrow had the goals.

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The trip continues in Alberta. Next up: the Oilers.

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Jones was nearly perfect (new career high of 47 saves), 3rd Star of the Week Burns had a Gordie Howe hat trick; and Pavelski got his 30th goal of the season, and his first regular season over time goal, as the winner.

On to Edmonton.  The Oilers fans may be more likely to play the fan-created draft lottery  simulator, or dream of outdoor glory, than watch a hockey game with a number of players on the shelf.

Reimer is the likely starter for the Sharks, in this back-to-back situation.  Unlikely there will be a morning skate.  Karlsson returned to the line up last night (Haley sat); Wingels and Tennyson probably still out.

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Sharks are coming off a home loss to the Canucks.  They just seemed to be off kilter, so the Reimer took the loss (but it cannot be blamed just on him).

Flames are returning home after a four-game road trip, finally snapping a seven-game losing streak, and Ortio’s first win of the season, on their final outing. 2nd to last in the conference, the team is looking at the future moreso than the present. Pundits are worried about how the team can stop Thornton and Burns from making an impact.

Jones starting.

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Right back at it.

Rumpel the expected starter for the Barracuda.  DeMelo was recalled, but did not play for the Sharks.

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Rumpel makes his first AHL start, and makes 24 saves in his first AHL win.  Emmanuelsson notched two goals; McCarthy and Morin had the others.

Neither team had a power play goal.

Next up: Stockton on Wednesday.

Sharks vs Canucks 160305

Deja vu. Vancouver is the opponent again. But this time with Reimer defending the net.

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Sharks were down 0-2, but scored one in 2nd, and two in 3rd to win from behind, again!

And two days later the two teams face off in a different venue: SAP Center.

Reimer has been announced as the starter for the Sharks.  Wingels is out; Tennyson out.

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Bakersfield comes to town for a pair of weekend games.

DeMelo and Dell are back with the Barracuda after recent recalls; Pinkston has been assigned to ECHL Allen.  Rumpel is still in San Jose and expected to get a start this weekend. Morin looking to prove his worth in his time with the Barracuda.

Radio pxp Lindquist is out for 9 games due to family emergency. This weekend former ECHL Bulls radio voice Jason Lockhart will have the call.

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Dell got the start, but could not keep the Condors from feeding the net three times.  Barracuda could only get two.

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Back to Vancouver.

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Sharks demolished the Canadiens 6-2 in their last game.

Reimer will be joining the team in Vancouver after his trade.  (Dell assigned to AHL.  DeMelo demoted and recalled; Haley recalled to fill in forward depth.)

Five Sharks were named to the preliminary roster for World Cup on four teams.  Congrats to Donskoi (Finland), Hertl and Polak (Czech Republic), Vlasic (Canada) and Pavelski (USA).

Vancouver lost to Islanders on Tuesday and would like to not add to their loss column and get some revenge for the loss on Sunday.

Barracuda vs Heat 160301

The boys return home for three games.  First up: Stockton.  (This weekend’s games are against Bakersfield.)

ATO White released; Rumpel recalled from ECHL. DeMelo assigned to AHL.

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Morin arrived from AHL on Monday, but his equipment didn’t arrive until after morning skate on Tuesday. Regardless, he made his Barracuda debut on Tuesday.  DeMelo was a healthy scratch.  McLaren too, but did participate in the pregame skate.

Cuda were up 2-0 before the first media break.  The Heat’s starter was pulled after giving up 6, but the Cuda were not done.  Strong statement made with 7-1 win.  Four Barracuda PPGs, one SHG.  And the only goal they gave up was a man advantage.

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Leap Year.  Trade Deadline (noon PT).  And hockey at the Tank.

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Sunday’s night game was a dead first period (teams testing each other?), Vancouver made some noise in the second, but the Sharks took over the third and emphatically shut the door on the Canucks’ hopes for a couple of points.

Montreal is making a California swing.  Mitchell might be feeling it’s like a bit of a homecoming. The Canadiens’ season headed the wrong way when G Price went down with an injury; he’s still out and unclear when/if he’ll return.

As of 6am, Reimer was still in Toronto waiting for immigration paperwork.

Jones announced as starter for Sharks.  Brown claimed by Montreal and expected to be in the lineup tonight.

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Meeting for the first time this season, the Sharks and Canucks will battle THREE times in the next week!

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On Friday, the Sharks took the lead, but could only get one past the Sabres’ Johnson.  Meanwhile, Jones let two in (plus an empty netter).  Close game.  DeBoer was non-commital over the starting goalie in the next two games before Friday’s game.

The Canucks are looking for their first three-game winning streak this season, when they host the Sharks on Sunday evening.  Canucks won Thursday against the visiting Senators.

On Saturday, the Sharks traded backup Stalock (and Ben Smith, pick) to Toronto for James Reimer and prospect Jeremy Morin.  Morin is reporting to the Barracuda, but it’ll be a couple of days for Reimer’s work visa to be arranged for him to join the team, so Aaron Dell has been recalled from AHL Barracuda. DW says “never say never” that he’s done trading (prior to TDL), but he has addressed the three areas they needed help in the most.

The Canucks’ may be distracted by upcoming TDL:  Hamhuis is rumored to be on the move.

Guessing Jones will get the start vs Miller.