Canucks take rebuilding steps
That development would not answer all of Vancouver’s questions heading into the new NHL campaign, but it would be an important first domino in new general manager Mike Gillis’s transformation of the franchise.
San Jose Sharks News:
‘Freeze’ seeks to reignite career
Jeff Friesen always had been a speedy winger. But the swiftness of his disappearance from the NHL was startling.
Sharks players deliver the goods
It’s always exciting when the season tickets arrive. There’s the hope, the thrill of physically holding them in your hands … and for a few people in the South Bay this week, the surprise of the delivery man.
SABRES: Defense is the key to improvement
The Buffalo Sabres’ organizational view about the 2007-08 season is that it was more of a misstep, or a stumble, rather than a scary fall.
SABRES: Defense is the key to improvement
The Buffalo Sabres’ organizational view about the 2007-08 season is that it was more of a misstep, or a stumble, rather than a scary fall.
Pacific Plights: Every NHL team in division has question
As training camp approaches, every NHL team is facing a pressing question. Last week, I looked at the Northeast Division .
Tikhonov making a name for himself
Viktor Tikhonov is honored to share his name with his Russian coaching-legend grandfather, but the younger Tikonov is determined to go his own way and make a name for himself with the Phoenix Coyotes .
Numbers lined up for Sharks last season
Advantage Margin +64 The Sharks were among the NHL’s most disciplined teams, allowing opponents only 310 power plays.
Sharks want more than regular-season success
The San Jose Sharks have been one of the NHL’s best regular-season teams over the past several seasons.
Lightning Acquire Defenseman Andrej Meszaros
After spending nearly three weeks in the NHL spotlight during free agency, only to retreat behind the curtain for the past month, the Lightning returned to center stage Friday.
NHL Top Ten Units, Part II
The blueline is a transition unit. It can be a catalyst for the offence and protect its goaltender.
Sharks have to show they really do have bite
Will 2009 finally be “The Year of the Shark” in the NHL? Since pushing the Calgary Flames to seven games in a memorable Western Conference final in 2004, the San Jose Sharks have been a favorite pick of most …
Sharks extend defenceman Vlasic
Marc-Edouard Vlasic has missed just one regular season game in two NHL campaigns.
Bio: Mark Bell
Paul’s, Ont., Canada Country: CAN HT: 6-4 WT: 220 Shoots/Catches: L Salary: $2,000,000 NHL Seasons: 7 Drafted by Chicago in 1998 .
Sharks’ talent pipeline keeps flowing
San Jose prospect Jamie McGinn spent last season in the OHL where he scored 29 goals and 58 points in 51 games.
Area celebs and others own up to some guilty pleasures
This city’s 64th mayor has a beyond-hectic schedule that starts early in the morning and runs into the wee hours.
Lightning may be deficient on defense
At home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he’s known as Lyle Richardson . But around these parts, he’s known as Spector, FOXSports.com’s Prince of Pucks.
Boston Top Game #5: Ward Sinks Sharks in Dying Seconds
Boston, MA- It turns out that Zdeno Chara’s shootout winning goal on January 19th not only slammed into the back of the net, but it also put a nice big hole in our time machine.
Sunday morning Winglets
In preparation for what I assumed would be a quiet Sunday , I spotted a few Red Wings references in the press over the past few days, and I might as well share ‘em. Let’s start with a baffling comment from …
Sharks Re-Sign Forward Lukas Kaspar
San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed Group II restricted free agent forward Lukas Kaspar to a one-year deal.
Sharks Projected Lines and Predictions
The San Jose Sharks have signed all the players they can. In fact, according to Hockey Buzz, they are $225,000 over the cap, meaning they may have to trade someone or buy out a contract to get under the cap.
Outdoor ice skating rink could be coming to Pleasanton
Residents could be ice skating downtown this holiday season if the City Council and the owners of the San Jose Sharks make a deal on a long-term lease for an indoor ice facility in eastern Pleasanton.
McLellan settling in with Sharks
Todd McLellan’s offensive philosophy seems well-suited for a highly skilled team like San Jose.
Wings hire McCrimmon as new assistant coach
The Detroit Red Wings finalized their coaching staff for the upcoming season, hiring Brad McCrimmon as an assistant coach, Keith McKittrick as video coach and re-signing Paul MacLean to a three-year contract as …
Ryan Clowe Reportedly Agrees to Terms with Sharks
As first read on Hockeybuzz and then corroborated by the San Jose Mercury News today, Ryan Clowe has agreed to a new contract with the San Jose Sharks.
Sharks don’t have look of champions
Standing amid a deafening crowd at AT&T Park, I tried to enjoy the history-making moment when Barry Bonds hit his 756th home run.
Sports Team Reaching Out To Non-traditional Markets
San Jose Mercury News Latinos and Asians will comprise the majority of U.S. population growth between now and 2020.
The California surfer dude named Viktor Tikhonov
Or if there is an accent, it tends to be from northern California, falling somewhere between Stanford undergrad and radical surfer dude.
Source: Sharks hire Detroit assistant as new coach
The San Jose Sharks hired former Detroit Red Wings assistant Todd McLellan as their new head coach on Wednesday, bringing in a leader with Stanley Cup winning credentials to replace the fired Ron Wilson.
New Leafs coach has lighter side
Always looking to keep things light in the dressing room, Ron Wilson used to razz Joe Thornton about looking like actor Will Farrell.