Tag: Nashville Predators

Pregame news/links

Matt Irwin opened the scoring, which was the only Sharks’ goal in Braun’s return from the IR, and Stalock in net. But the Predators showed why they are the top team in the league, with five unanswered goals.

Should the Kings win on Thursday, the teams will be tied in the standings so Saturday’s outdoor game could be for real stakes.

Sharks Centric News

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• Postgame news
  • Pavelski
  • Irwin
  • McLellan

San Jose Mercury News

• San Jose Sharks rocked by Nashville Predators

CSN Bay Area/California

• Instant Replay: Predators chew Sharks up, cruise to 5-1 win
• Rewind: Sharks continue to break down in loss to Preds, Rinne
• Shot of the Game: Weber blasts shot past Stalock, Sharks

Neutral Centric News

NHL

• Recap
• Preparations for Stadium Series game are on schedule
• Sharks, Kings conquer slumps in EPIX episode 3

AP Recap

Sports Network Recap

NBC/PHT

• Video: Rinne shines with spectacular series of saves

Yahoo Sports/Puck Daddy

• SOTN: #2 Rinne; DHM: Stalock

Opponent Centric News

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Nashville Predators

• Nashville Predators Recall Bitetto, Place Volchenkov on IR
• PredsNHL 9:26pm via TweetDeck

  #Preds dominate #SJSharks 5-1. Nashville opens a 6-point lead on the #NHL. Game story: preds.co/1DoEGdb

The Tennesean

• glennonsports 8:05pm via Twitter Web Client #Preds jump the Sharks, wallop San Jose 5-1: tnne.ws/1vE1Ggi

SBN: On the Forecheck

• OnTheForecheck 7:50pm via SB Nation RECAP – Nashville Predators 5, San Jose Sharks 1: #MVPekka Ices the Sharks sbnation.com/e/7819628

TV: CSN CA

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Sharks Radio Network

Last game to start of the five on Tuesday, even though it’s 7pm local time.

Although with weather issues, you have to wonder if the NHL will postpone the game, or hold it as scheduled.  The Sharks have arrived.  If the refs and linesmen have, may go ahead even though there’s a request for no travel on Tuesday.  (And lots of cancelled flights.) Sharks did have a morning skate, but the home team did not.  Mayor has called for no unnecessary travel today.

The Preds made a significant trade on Sunday, but with the crazy weather, the paperwork for the players’ US work visas has been delayed, so they may be unavailable to play for the team.

Stalock scheduled to start for the Sharks. And probably Rinne for the Preds. Braun is back (Tennyson assigned to Worcester).

The Predators are offering to exchange tickets if fans are unable to make the game.

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• Great White Blog
• SanJoseSharks 9:22am via TweetDeck It’s GAMEDAY! #SJSharks are in Nashville to battle the Predators. #SJSvsNSH
  Preview: go.sjsharks.com/JcMRT
• DanRusanowsky 11:16am via Twitter Web Client RADIO TONIGHT: #SJSharks @PredsNHL starts at 4:30 (affiliates, sjsharks.com) 5:00 @KFOX. Latest news here: chirb.it/FFmmIF
• DanRusanowsky 1:09pm via Twitter Web Client RADIO PREVIEW: sharks.nhl.com/club/podcastpl…. Join @BretHedican and me at 4:30 (affiliates & sjsharks.com), 5:00 on @KFOX for the game!

San Jose Mercury News

• How the Levi’s Stadium ice will be made
• PollakOnSharks 9:27pm via TweetDeck Canucks follow Flames and leapfrog over #SJSharks tonight. Locals holding down 2nd wild-card spot at the moment.
• NHL says Sharks-Kings outdoor game at Levi’s Stadium sold out
• PollakOnSharks 12:32pm via Twitter Web Client Braun back in lineup, Stalock in nets as #SJSharks face NHL-leading Preds tonight. @CurtisPashelka‘s report at mercurynews.com/sharks/ci_2754…
• WTC: Sharks vs. Predators pregame: Braun’s back, Stalock’s in and McLellan not lowering expectations
• CurtisPashelka 1:05pm via Twitter Web Client Just heard Nashville sports radio personalities put over/under at actual fans in the stands tonight at 10K. Roads an issue in outlying areas

CSN Bay Area/California

• 10 Points: Gretzky evaluates Sharks; Pavelski praised
• In the Crease: Scuffling Sharks visit NHL’s top team
• KKurzCSN 2:20pm via TweetDeck Braun set to return as #SJSharks visit #Predators csnbayarea.com/sharks/braun-s…

San Francisco Chronicle

• Another pivotal week ahead for Sharks

Neutral Centric News

NHL

• Preview
• Five Questions: McLellan on Stadium Series hype
• Levi’s Stadium to evoke Northern California landscape
• Road to Stadium Series: Burns gives back to vet

AP preview

Sports Network preview

ESPN

• Rumblings: Preds starting contract talks with Mike Fisher

NBC/PHT

• Sharks-Kings outdoor game at Levi’s Stadium sold out
• McLellan: ‘Yes, we’re a playoff team’

Yahoo Sports/Puck Daddy

• Tenuous playoff status puts San Jose Sharks rebuild at crossroads

Opponent Centric News

Twitter list of opponent news

Nashville Predators

• Nashville Acquires Franson and Santorelli From Toronto
• Gameday

The Tennesean

• Newest Predators may not be ready for Sharks on Tuesday
• Franson fired up for return to Predators
• Predators’ Ellis gets closer to returning from injury
• Predators’ Pekka Rinne named NHL’s third star of week
• Trade duo’s debut may be delayed
• Predators’ new acquisitions mean roster competition
• Predators to grant ticket exchange

SBN: On the Forecheck

• Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks: Nashville Called For Icing

Pregame news/links

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.

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• 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

• Niemi Blanks Predators In Return To Action

San Francisco Chronicle

• Sharks edge defensive-minded Predators 2-0

Gilroy Dispatch recap

Neutral Centric News

NHL

• Recap

AP Recap

Sports Network Recap

CBS Sports

• Predators’ Shea Weber returns to game after getting cut by skate blade

NBC/PHT

• Shea Weber shakes off skate blade cut to arm

Puck Daddy

• SOTN #2 Niemi

Opponent Centric News

Twitter list of opponent news

Nashville Predators

• Recap

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

• Nashville Predators 0, San Jose Sharks 2: Nashville fizzles at the end of the road trip

TV: CSN CA

Satellite radio (click for specific station)

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

AP preview

Sports Network preview

NBC/PHT

• Goalie nods

Opponent Centric News

Twitter list of opponent 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

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