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Here's a scary thought: the San Jose Sharks are off to a 13-3-1 start atop the Western Conference standings, but there's lots of room to improve. Gulp. "I think we're still learning the system, which I know might sound strange," Sharks center Joe Thornton told ESPN.com on Wednesday. "We're kind ...
Sharks bitten on game's final play - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
Sharks bitten on game's final play - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com — SAN JOSE, Calif. All’s well that ends well? Maybe not. Yes, the San Jose Sharks did become just the ninth team to start a season 8-0 at home, but the bad news was right there on the floor in front of their All-Star goalie’s locker-room stall. Evgeni ... (more) Sharks bitten on game's final play - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
The 16-Game Sniff Test: How do the Sharks measure up?
The 16-Game Sniff Test: How do the Sharks measure up?
battleofcalifornia.blogspot.com — As the Sharks have racked up points to start this season, I've had my attention fixed on where they'd sit after the sixteen game mark. Why sixteen games, you ask? For one, it does represent the first 20% of the season, but more importantly, it's where ... (more) The 16-Game Sniff Test: How do the Sharks measure up?
How Your Team Can Beat the San Jose Sharks - 2 Possible Methods
How Your Team Can Beat the San Jose Sharks - 2 Possible Methods
fearthefin.com — The San Jose Sharks lost to the Phoenix Coyotes last night 4-2, after being up 2-0 early in the first period. That much you can read about in full here . This was just the third loss for the Sharks in 16 games - they are now 13-3-0 (still the best in ... (more) How Your Team Can Beat the San Jose Sharks - 2 Possible ...
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On penalties, reputations, prospects, and an Yzerman fan
Snapshots — ... up from 14 at the same point last season -- more than a 50 percent jump. I have no problem with referees calling penalties, but I have enough "beefs" with the concept of "looking" for penalties and refereeing the score as opposed to the game that I could put a cattle farm out of business. LeBrun also spoke to San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton about his team's 13-3-and-1 start, and Thornton acknowledged that the Red Wings remain the gold standard by which they measure themselves: November 13, ESPN : I couldn't hang up the phone with Thornton until I dealt with the elephant ...

Shark Bait: November 15th
Fear The Fin — ... finished with eight assists, tying the franchise record instead of breaking it. - Working The Corners   Doug Wilson was on the NHL Hour yesterday, and it completely slipped my mind to inform you. If anyone has the Youtube or audio clip of the interview please let us know in the comments. You will be reimbursed for your diligence- I've got some cookies for ya! Pierre Lebrun of ESPN takes a look at the Sharks early season success. Some injury updates are available on Evgeni ...

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