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Vlasic back in lineup, Nabokov in the nets as Sharks try to end five-game skid tonight against the Oil
EDMONTON — With the Coyotes playing in Dallas tonight, the Sharks could wake up tomorrow as something other than the Pacific Division leader for the first time since the Mesozoic Era. Just thought I’d mention that before getting on to the news of the day. ****After missing 17 games ...
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“We need to rest so we have a little more energy to finish up the rest of this trip” — Todd McLellan
blogs.mercurynews.com — CALGARY — At this point, even after his team has claimed only one point in the last... five games, Todd McLellan is more concerned about fatigue issues than drills. The Sharks had the ice reserved at the Saddledome for noon MDT before flying to ... (more) “We need to rest so we have a little more energy to ...
Update from Calgary, McLellan on the rising Phoenix — plus more odds and ends from the road
CALGARY — At this point, more fresh material today from the Flames locker room than the Sharks’ as Todd McLellan gave everybody the morning off. A handful of San Jose players showed up at the Saddledome anyway, but the only ones on the ice were Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Jed Ortmeyer ...
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Sharks call up Couture, Ortmeyer likely to sit — and for four Sharks, a reminder of Olympic gold
blogs.mercurynews.com — VANCOUVER — Logan Couture will be in the lineup tonight and while Todd McLellan declined to say... which forward Couture will be replacing, Jed Ortmeyer was the last one out on the ice this morning and that’s a pretty strong ... (more) Sharks call up Couture, Ortmeyer likely to sit — and for ...
One final look back at Dallas — Why Ryane Clowe says he didn’t fight Brendan Morrow
VANCOUVER – Longer travel day than planned and then when you factor in the compulsory visit to a pub on St. Patrick’s Day, it makes for a post-midnight posting. Normally I wouldn’t bother. But I’ve got a couple items from this morning’s practice that I really ...
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Expecting a bag skate? Not the case as McLellan puts priority on improvement, not punishment
blogs.mercurynews.com — DALLAS — That may have been the quietest practice I’ve been around. The Sharks took the ice... at 9:30 a.m., a half hour earlier than planned because the rink in suburban Farmer’s Branch was available. And for the next 30 minutes, it ... (more) Expecting a bag skate? Not the case as McLellan puts ...
McLellan adds a 10 a.m. practice to schedule after that 8-2 debacle in Dallas
blogs.mercurynews.com — DALLAS — In case you hadn’t heard, the Sharks have delayed their flight to Vancouver on Wednesday... morning for a previously unscheduled 10 a.m. practice at a suburban rink not far from the airport. No surprise, really, not after the pretty ... (more) McLellan adds a 10 a.m. practice to schedule after that ...
No lineup changes tonight against a Dallas team — minus Modano — in same situation as Anaheim
blogs.mercurynews.com — DALLAS — Same lineup (including Evgeni Nabokov in goal), hoping for a different result. That’s the word... after an optional morning skate that saw everyone except Dan Boyle and Patrick Marleau out on the ice. Tonight the Sharks play a ... (more) No lineup changes tonight against a Dallas team — minus ...
Vlasic’s practices getting more physical, Mitchell sits one out and more on that Anaheim loss
blogs.mercurynews.com — DALLAS – Just a couple of minor things from practice today: Marc-Edouard Vlasic is getting involved in... some of the more physical drills and Torrey Mitchell had a “maintenance day,” working out, but not skating. That’s courtesy ... (more) Vlasic’s practices getting more physical, Mitchell sits ...
Murray expected back in lineup today against Ducks; no second thoughts for Malhotra
blogs.mercurynews.com — ANAHEIM — Looks as if Douglass Murray is only going to miss one game because of the... injury suffered while blocking that shot against Nashville. The big defenseman skated this morning and word here at the Honda Center is that Murray will be in ... (more) Murray expected back in lineup today against Ducks; no ...
Catching up on yesterday’s developments from the comfort of the living room couch
blogs.mercurynews.com — Maybe this is sharing too much information, but I figure a blog is a pretty personal means... of communication to begin with and I owed an explanation for the disappearing act once again. Maybe we should just call it flu-like symptoms, but I’ll add ... (more) Catching up on yesterday’s developments from the comfort ...
McLellan sour after 8-5 victory: ‘. . . we have to have everybody on board for the first 40 ...
blogs.mercurynews.com — Whew. Quite the wild ride at HP Pavilion. A few odds and ends that didn’t make the... print edition coverage of an 8-5 Sharks victory that may be one for the books. As in the NHL record books. Still checking, but there was one report that the ... (more) McLellan sour after 8-5 victory: ‘. . . we have to have ...
Scott Nichol will play against Nashville tonight, and guess who one of the refs will be?
Funny how the world works. Scott Nichol will be back in the lineup tonight against Nashville and Chris Lee — the ref who chose not to call a penalty on the hit that eventually earned Maxim Lapierre a four-game suspension — will be one of the officials. So will Nichol and Lee follow ...
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Nichol may return against Nashville, but if not, expect to see Vesce in lineup
blogs.mercurynews.com — So where was I? Well, the boss followed Todd McLellan’s lead and decided I could use another... day of rest before the grind of the homestretch –and what follows — kicks in. I didn’t argue. Onto the news of the day: Scott Nichol ... (more) Nichol may return against Nashville, but if not, expect ...
Nichol practices (no contact, please), Vesce sent to minors, Wilson at meeting on head shots in Florida
Sharks were back on the ice today after taking Sunday off and Scott Nichol was right out there with him. No contact drills with a bum shoulder, but Nichol was out there skating and shooting. “He’s not ready to play, but he’s out there competing as much as he can,” Todd... ...
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Nichol on Lapierre: ‘I’m no saint by any means. I’ve been suspended, too, before and in the heat ...
blogs.mercurynews.com — Hockey players have a very matter-0f-fact sense of self-awareness about who they are and what there roles... are, so it was no surprise this morning that Scott Nichol was showing a little more understanding of what Montreal’s Maxim Lapierre did ... (more) Nichol on Lapierre: ‘I’m no saint by any means. I’ve ...
NHL suspends Maxim Lapierre four games for ‘late, careless hit’ on Scott Nichol
Here’s the official release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MARCH 5, 2010 MONTREAL’S LAPIERRE SUSPENDED FOR FOUR GAMES TORONTO (March 5, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens forward Maxim Lapierre has been suspended for four games, without pay, for a late hit on San Jose Sharks forward Scott...  ...
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Nichol expected to be out 7-to-10 days after Lapierre’s cheap shot from behind
blogs.mercurynews.com — I ended up getting today off and Mark Emmons was at the morning skate. Here’s his update... on Scott Nichol’s shoulder injury: “Todd’s non-medical evaluation of Nichol is that it’s a 7-to-10 day injury and he’s ... (more) Nichol expected to be out 7-to-10 days after Lapierre’s ...
With Montreal in town, McLellan shuffles the lines trying to avoid third loss in row
blogs.mercurynews.com — Montreal’s in town and that means Dan Boyle becomes even more popular as far as pre-game interviews... because he can handle the questions in both French and English. He credits his French-Canadian mother for that even though he grew up in Ottawa, ... (more) With Montreal in town, McLellan shuffles the lines ...
Neighbors come together to honor one of their own for his Olympic silver medal
Much of the recognition that athletes get takes place in the spotlight. But not all of it. Wednesday evening, Joe Pavelski was lauded for his silver-medal effort in the Winter Olympics by a not-so-quiet gathering of San Jose neighbors and friends who have gotten to know him more as Lucy’s dad ...
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