Antti Niemi

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The Ballad Of Doug Wilson, Part 1: The Big Move

Sharks ownership has made it official, they want changes and they want them ASAP. The recent statement from Sharks Sports and Entertainment is proof of that. So what’s a GM to do when he likes his…Read More

Sharks End Devils Win Streak In Shootout Win

It was a special occasion in Newark Friday evening.  Jumbo Joe Thornton was playing in his 1000th NHL game.  Both teams made it a classy affair – the Devils displaying big Thornton’s achievement…Read More

Quick Injury Update

Looks like Havlat is ruled out for the game in Anaheim tonight. Wingels will stay on the second line with Mr. budding superstar Couture  (@logancouture) and everyone’s favorite stud Ryane Clowe (@ryaneclowe29). Niemi…Read More

Rollin’ the Dice with Greiss

Opening night at the Shark Tank. For the first time in his career, Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss will be between the pipes for the first puck drop of the season. The 3rd Round, 94th overall pick of the…Read More

Ode to the Sharkies, A Homer’s Love Song.

I love the Sharks.  Last year, I bet on them to win the cup.  Before the season started.  I did it again this year. I firmly believe, as I have the past 5 years, that this is finally their year.  A…Read More

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The Closers

Bright offensive camera flashes fill gloomy rooms while notepads are scribbled on endlessly; questions…Read More

Around the NHL in 30 Days – Your San Jose Sharks!

FanSided’s Around the NHL in 30 Days finally has come home to The Tank in San Jose to spotlight…Read More

Sharks Training Camp Day 1 News and Notes

A few tidbits to pass along for those who weren’t able to attend the Sharks first training camp…Read More

Five Stages of Shark Grief and the Holy Stanchion

  In a handful of seconds last night, during the San Jose Sharks series elimination loss to the…Read More

The Quick and the Dead

This post was originally published yesterday on the Yahoo! Sports Puck Daddy site, and my many thanks…Read More

2011 NHL Playoffs: San Jose Sharks, Hope and the Tao of Point Break

The term tao describes a concept having ineffable qualities that prevent it from being defined or expressed…Read More

San Jose Sharks Could Use UCLA’s Legendary Coach John Wooden

If only coach John Wooden could address the San Jose Sharks from the great beyond. In honor of the upcoming…Read More

Wondertwins Deactivate Sharks

Last night, the San Jose Sharks opportunity to test out their late season resurgence on the class of…Read More

Re-Heat: Dany Heatley Latest Shark to Surface

Just when the Western Conference (and NHL for that matter) thought the San Jose Sharks could not improve…Read More

Sharks Silent at Trade Deadline

Today’s often magical NHL trade deadline has come and gone with the San Jose Sharks deciding to…Read More

Sharks Feel Heat As Home Stretch Approaches

San Jose Sharks versus the Detroit Red Wings tonight at the Joe…and here’s to you Swedish-born…Read More

Antero Niittymaki Is The Answer

It’s time to give Antero Niittymaki the keys to the teal, mother lovin’ Camaro. What had started…Read More

Blackhawks Back for More

Didn’t we just play these guys? The San Jose Sharks welcome the Chicago Blackhawks back to HP Pavilion…Read More

Sharks Recent Play Mirrors “Indiana Jones” Movie Franchise

The San Jose Sharks put together the equivalent of the “Indiana Jones” movie franchise with their…Read More

Calgary Flames Doused by Sharks “Fox Force Three” Line

I was tempted to call them the “Could-Be-A-Hot-Chick-Name” line in honor of the Legend. At least,…Read More