150211 – pregame Capitals @ Sharks 7:30pm

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A few postgame/recap stories/links from the previous game.  Plus pregame stories for Wednesday’s game.

Wednesday’s game may be overshadowed by a noon presser where Evgeni Nabokov is expected to announce his retirement (live on CSNCA and NHL Network, sjsharks.com).

The Sharks are still looking for consistency, which is not made easier with half a dozen players on the IR. Sharks are looking for their first win (and last opportunity for one) on this three game home stand.

The Sharks will have to overcome the “father” impact, again, as Washington has brought along their dads on this four game road trip which starts against the Sharks. The Caps have not won in regulation in NorCal since 1993.

More after morning skate.

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Fear the Fin: Ode to Nabby

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Tampa Bay’s coach: CoopersLaw 1:08pm via Twitter for iPhone People like Evgeni Nabokov don’t retire; they simply move on to be great, just in a different arena. All the best to a remarkable teammate!

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150209 – pregame Flames @ Sharks 7:30pm

TV: CSN CA

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The Sharks are coming off a loss to Carolina Saturday, where they ended it a one goal game. On Friday, the Flames lost to Pittsburgh 4-0.

On Sunday, the Sharks put Vlasic on the IR and recalled Demelo.

So, the question for Monday’s game is: will the Sharks come together and play their hearts out, or they be beat down by the Flames who have come out on top so far this season against the Sharks?

They’ll have to work a little harder as the Flames’ dad are on this trip with them.

Hiller the probable starter for the Flames. Glencross returning to the lineup.

Sharks have one win in four games against the Flames thus far this season.

But a late breaking story may overshadow the game: the Sharks acquire Evgeni Nabokov from Tampa Bay (for future considerations). (It’s assumed he’ll announce his retirement on Wednesday)

Niemi for the Sharks as starter.  Wingels back in the lineup; Tarasov to IR.

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150207 – postgame Hurricanes @ Sharks

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Vlasic was a late scratch (injury or illness — read between the lines).

Sharks did miss Pickles.  But after giving up a goal in the first, two more in the second, they came back to tie the game early in the third.  But they could only match one of the two more the Canes scored.

Couture notched his first against the Hurricanes. Hertl notched two.

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150207 – pregame Hurricanes @ Sharks 7:30pm

TV: CSN CA

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Carolina makes their only RS trip to the Tank; they are coming off SO win over the Coyotes in Arizona. Sharks are 6-2-2 in their last ten games, and returning home after splitting two-game road trip.

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150205 – postgame Sharks @ Canucks

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On Thursday, the Sharks took to the ice against the Canucks (they were 0-2 on the season) about 24 hours after they lost to the Flames in Calgary, barely avoiding a shutout.

For the Sharks, Mirco Mueller returned to the lineup, and Daniil Tarasov made his NHL debut, while Patrick Marleau played his 1,300th game.

Sharks’ Irwin started off the scoring in the first, and for the Canucks it went down hill from there, giving up two goals in each of the second and third periods, but eeking out a goal to avoid a shut out with less than two minutes left.

Karlsson continued his strong play, notching the GWG in the second. A high stick on Tarasov not called by refs (would have resulted in 4min PP). Vancouver had goal disallowed because it was batted in. Chris Tierney scored his first NHL goal.

McLellan is now at 299 NHL career coaching wins.

Sharks had six rookies in the lineup.

Team “off” on Friday.  (Back at it Saturday to host Carolina)

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150205 – pregame Sharks @ Canucks 7pm

TV: CSN CA

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Sharks need to win to avoid dropping further in standings (and raising Canucks up).  Will Tarasov get his NHL debut?

Niemi assumed starter.  Unlikely there will be morning skate as it’s a back-to-back.

Tonight’s game should be Patrick Marleau’s 1300th. If so, he’ll be the youngest to reach that milestone, and one of only 11 to do so with one organization.

Mueller returns to Sharks lineup.

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150204 – postgame Sharks @ Flames

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Sharks managed one goal (scored by John Scott, his second of the season — career high, doubling this season his entire career output), but gave up 3.  And with those two points, Calgary tied the Sharks in points, and passed them in the standings.

Seems like the Sharks are really missing their depth, sitting on IR: Brown, Braun, McGinn, Torres, Wingels.  Tonight, offense and defense could have improved.

Definitely not a “couldn’t take my eyes off the screen” game.  Sigh.

Back to it tomorrow in Vancouver.

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150204 – pregame Sharks @ Flames 7pm

TV: CSN CA

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Sharks are on the road for a couple of games in Western Canada.  First up Calgary. Tomorrow Vancouver.

On Wednesday, the Sharks are in the spotlight as the only late game, one of three in the league.

Tuesday night was the first episode of the 4-episode Road to the Stadium Series.  Episode summarized nearly two weeks of play and prep, emphasizing the All Star activities of Brent Burns and time off with Joe Thornton.

Stalock vs Hiller.  McGinn to IR; Tierney recalled.  Optional skate for Sharks, so unclear what the lines/pairings will be.

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  • Sharks ‘have to understand’ their schedule ends with a ‘pretty grueling’ stretch

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150202 – postgame Oilers @ Sharks

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Sharks were fortunate to get a point tonight.  Multiple times of “passing” puck to defense who were in the process of changing.  Giving up the tying goal with a defenseman without a stick.  So many little details that were overlooked/not addressed.

Congratulations to Joe Thornton on his 600th assist as a Shark (joins three other Hall of Famers who did the same after being traded).

Desjardins took a puck to the hand and did not return to play after that.

More later, maybe.

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  • SOTN: #1 Klinkhammer; #3 Pavelski

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