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Sharks drop second preseason game to Flames, 6-4

Published on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by smallforceLeave a comment

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By Pearl Allison Lo

The San Jose Sharks played their second preseason game in as many days as they took on the Calgary Flames after traveling Wednesday.

The Flames played their third match in three days thanks to a traveling doubleheader.

None of that mattered though as both teams combined for 10 goals and their most goals apiece of the preseason, even though their previous contests were multi-goal games as well.

20 different players had their first preseason points. The Sharks’ Manuel Wiederer had two goals, Calgary’s Dillon Dube had his second goal in as many games and an assist, San Jose’s Ivan Chekhovich had a goal and an assist, the Sharks’ Jayden Halbgewachs and Tony Sund had two assists and the Flames’ Tobias Rieder had his second assist in as many games.

All the first period action happened in the opening half.

San Jose went first with Lean Bergmann scoring solo at 4:01.

Sean Monahan tied the contest up at 7:06 and teammate Alan Quine followed with a close-up goal that went between Antoine Bibeau’s knees at 8:32.

The Sharks had a 3-on-1 in the waning seconds of the first but the net went off its moorings.

Both teams went on a scoring exhibition in the second.

At first, it started off the same way as the first with both teams combining for three goals before the 10-minute mark in the same order.

The puck touched the tape of several players, but San Jose used a faceoff win and a tip to tie up the game a second time. Chekhovich scored at 6:44.

Adam Ruzicka gave Calgary back the 3-2 lead at 8:51, as he took the pass from Martin Pospisil at the boards and at 9:21, Derek Ryan’s pass turned into a scoring shot as the puck hopped off the Sharks’ Tomas Hertl’s stick in between.

Then the teams started trading off goals in the closing part of the period.

Sund took the hard shot and Wiederer shoved it in at 11:39.

Dube used handy stickwork to re-establish a two-goal lead at 13:35.

Wiederer moved around his defender at 17:54 to make sure his team did not end the period worse than it started.

Rieder started off the third with a clang in the form of a crossbar shot.

He also drew another penalty from Mario Ferraro around the same time as the second period, at 1:11.

The Flames had their only power play at 8:48.

Up Next: San Jose will host the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday at 5 pm.

Camp Battles Begin in Sharks’ 4-3 Loss to Ducks

Published on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by Matthew HarringtonLeave a comment

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By Jerry Feitelberg

The San Jose Sharks lost to the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 to open the preseason slate of the 2019-20 campaign at home Tuesday night, but they did get some intel on a couple camp battles. Darkhorse candidates for open forward spots Jonny Brodzinski and Joachim Blichfeld both scored for the Sharks, while potential midseason call-up Ryan Merkley had a pair of assists. Fresh off inking a new deal to take himself out of restricted free agency, Timo Meier picked up right where he left off last season, putting the puck in the net as well.

Aaron Dell, the incumbent to the backup goalie gig 11 saves on 12 shots, leaving the game up 2-1 after just over 30 minutes of play. Josef Korenar made 10 saves, but gave up three goals in the Ducks’ come-from-behind win. Max Jones had the game-winner and added an assist for Anaheim.

San Jose’s primary goal in the exhibition slate is to determine which forwards who either weren’t on the roster or saw limited time in 2018-19 will replace Joe Pavelski’s production. The previous Sharks captain departed San Jose in the offseason after 761 points over 13 seasons with San Jose. With openings on almost every line, Team Teal is expecting it to be a committee to replace Pavelski’s production.

With that being the case, Brodzinski and Blichfeld each flashed a skill from Pavelski’s toolbox Tuesday night. Brodzinski’s goal to take a 2-0 lead 10:47 into the game came on the power play, with the 26-year-old deflecting a puck past Ducks goalie Ryan Miller in the crease, number 8’s old spot on the Sharks man advantage. Brodzinski boasts 54 games of NHL experience over 4 seasons and seemed destined to start the year with the Barracuda in the AHL, but a willingness to go to the dirty areas may help him find a spot on the Shark’s fourth line.

For Blichfeld, the WHL’s leading point-getter last season, the contribution is a laser-like wrist shot. He showed it in beating Ducks goalie Anthony Stolarz to tie the game at 3 2:55 into the third period. The 21-year-old is a pure scorer who could do damage on Joe Thornton’s wing if he breaks camp with the team, but handicappers have him below other prospects like Sasha Chemlevski and Ivan Chekhovich who have yet to make their preseason debuts. If Blichfeld can fill the net like he did in junior, scoring 53 goals for the Portland Winterhawks last season, he can help San Jose replace Pavelski’s 355 career goals.

Dell looked good heading into the 2nd period holding a 2-0 lead, but Devin Shore beat him 5:53 into the second to cut San Jose’s lead in half 2-1. After Dell came out, Nicolas Deslauriers and Adam Henrique each scored on Korenar to take a 3-2 lead heading into the third. After Blichfeld’s tying goal, Jones beat Korenar on the power play 6:43 to finish the game.

Dell is expected to be Martin Jones’ backup, but his down 18-19 campaign and cap hit will have him feeling the heat to excel in training camp this year. The crowded crease will also be an issue for the Sharks who will need to find competitive opportunities for five goalies. Jones is expected to be the starter at the NHL level, while Dell, Korenar and Antoine Bibeau are all in on the backup spot, with Dell getting the edge on experienced. San Jose also signed Andrew Shortrigde out of Quinnipiac last season, and would probably be best served developing at a level higher than the ECHL this season leaving five goalies for four spots. This will be a spot to watch as the preseason unfolds.

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa Walsh: What the Sharks will look like with Karlsson and without Pavelski and Donskoi

Published on September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

hockeywriters.com file photo: San Jose Sharks’ Erik Karlsson (65) returns to the Sharks to start an eight-year contract. The Sharks are hoping he will be that spark they are looking for.

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa Walsh:

#1 Mary, let’s talk about some of the offseason deals the Sharks made and why. Let’s start with Sharks former captain Joe Pavelski. He spent many years in San Jose as their team leader. Was it benefiting to San Jose that they let him go to another team? Did general manager Doug Wilson think Pavelski did him time in San Jose and now it was time for a change?

#2 On Joonas Donskoi’s move to Colorado, Donskoi wanted to explore the free agent market. Did he feel after spending four seasons in San Jose that it was time to leave and what did he feel he was missing in San Jose that made him decide to become a free agent?

#3 Eight years, $92 million, averaging $11 million per season, the Sharks have rooted Erik Karlsson, who came from the Ottawa Senators from last season to join them in San Jose. It look as Karlsson would leave and go back east after last season, but the Sharks general manager Doug Wilson and head coach Peter DeBoer took a real liking to him and offered him the big bucks to stay.

#4 Logan Couture is wearing the captain’s C this season after Pavelski wore it for many seasons. What does being captain of the team mean for Couture and what kind of leadership qualities that Couture has impressed you the most?

#5 The Sharks play their first preseason game on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. What are some of the things that DeBoer will be looking for in this one?

Mary Lisa Walsh does the Sharks podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sportstalk at Ping Yang Grill and Dessert in San Francisco remote podcast: Monday, September 9, 2019

Published on September 9, 2019September 11, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

yelp.com photo: Dining room section at Ping Yang Grill and Desert at 955 Larkin Street in downtown San Francisco which was formerly Little Henry’s Restaurant.

Cast: Mary Lisa Walsh (SJ Sharks beat writer), Marko Ukalovic (SJ Barracuda beat writer), Jeremy Harness (NFL analyst, PGA Golf reporter), Lewis Rubman (Oakland A’s beat writer), David Zizmor (SF 49ers podcast host), and Lee Leonard (producer).

On the podcast today from Ping Yang Grill and Dessert at 955 Larkin Street downtown San Francisco: Our thanks to your host Bay owner and proprietor at Ping Yang Grill and Dessert. Ping Yang serves some of San Francisco’s favorite Thai food: Pad Thai, Thai Crepe, Chicken Thigh, Tom Yum Soup, Curry Noodle Soup, Tender Pork Shoulder, Beef Short Ribs, Chocolate Crepe, Nutella Banana Crepe, and many more. Bay welcomes you to try many of Ping Yang’s dessert favorites. Located at the corner of Larkin and Sutter Streets in downtown San Francisco, Ping Yang Grill and Dessert.

On today’s podcast: Discussions on the National Hockey League 2019-20 season preparing to start. The San Jose Sharks what they added and how Erik Karlsson will be the face and impact of this year’s team. The Oakland A’s in the hunt for postseason play. The San Francisco 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo and how the progress looks from week one. The Oakland Raiders, who lost Antonio Brown to the New England Patriots, plus much more.

Joe Pavelski signs with Dallas Stars

Published on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by M WalshLeave a comment

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By Mary Walsh

As the 2019 NHL Free Agency season begins, the San Jose Sharks say goodbye to Joe Pavelski, who will play for the Dallas Stars next season. According to hockey insider Pierre LeBrun, the contract is for three years and $21 million.

After the news broke, Sharks GM Doug Wilson released the following statement:

From being a seventh-round draft pick in 2003 to serving as captain of our team for the last four seasons, Joe Pavelski’s place in Sharks history is firmly cemented and he will be sorely missed.

Joe led by example, not only as a player but as a person, and the impact he has had on this franchise and his teammates will be felt for years to come.

Under a cap system, these extremely difficult separations are a reality and, unfortunately, we could not find common ground on dollars and term to keep Joe in San Jose. However, like many other players around the NHL, Joe has earned the right to become a free agent. We respect his decision and want to thank Joe, his wife Sarah and son, Nate, for 13 wonderful seasons. They will always be part of the San Jose Sharks family.

Starting in 2010, Pavelski was a reliable 60+ point player for San Jose, playing both at center and on the wing. He is one of the best in the league at tipping the puck into the net. He is also known for being responsible defensively, ending just one season with a minus rating.

The Sharks named him captain in 2015, replacing Joe Thornton. The 2018-19 season was the last in a five year, $30 million contract with the Sharks. Last season, Pavelski led the team in goals with 38 and 64 points in 75 games. In the playoffs, he had nine points in 13 games.

Pavelski joins a talented Dallas team, boasting the likes of Tyler Seguin, Alexander Radulov and Jamie Benn. Corey Perry, bought out by the Anaheim Ducks, will also head to Dallas, adding yet another veteran forward to the Stars roster.

Pavelski talked about the move to the NHL Network today:

If we were going to be leaving San Jose, we wanted to go to a contender, a team that you really respected and thought were close to winning. And, you know what, looking at Dallas and some of the teams we looked at, they were one team that really checked off a lot of boxes for us. And, you know, in my time in San Jose, that organization, I’ve only played with great players and it was something that I don’t even think you understand. It’s a nice privilege to have, to play with Joe Thornton, Patty Marleau, and Logan Couture and these guys that like to compete and play hard, show up every day and really have a great environment around the rink.

So it’s, you know, going to Dallas, there’s a great goalie, their goal tandem, they’ve been really good. And then you look at their D-corps and they’ve got some great young defensemen, are offensive-minded and really compete back there and you’re playing with some high-end players up front. So, checks off a lot of boxes, like where the team’s at, like some of the additions they’ve made along the way too.

After the Sharks signed defenseman Erik Karlsson to an eight-year, $92 million contract, it became unlikely that they would have cap space to hold on to all of their top players. At 35 years old, fan favorite Pavelski is one of those cap casualties. Joonas Donskoi is also leaving the team. The 27 year old forward has signed a four-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Defenseman Joakim Ryan is leaving too, signing a one year contract with the Los Angeles Kings

2019 NHL Awards – Winners

Published on June 19, 2019 by psushawnLeave a comment

Calder Trophy
(top rookie)
Elias Pettersson – VAN

Art Ross Trophy
(scoring champion)
Nikita Kucherov – TB

King Clancy Trophy
(Humanitarian Award)
Jason Zucker – MIN

Lady Byng Trophy
(player best combining sportsmanship and ability)
Aleksander Barkov – FLA

General Manager of the Year
Don Sweeney – BOS

Ted Lindsay Award
(most outstanding player as voted by the players)
Nikita Kucherov – TB

James Norris Trophy
(top defenseman)
Mark Giordano – CGY

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Auston Matthews – TOR

Bill Masterton Trophy
(perseverance and dedication to hockey)
Robin Lehner – NYI

Frank J. Selke Trophy
(forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game)
Ryan O’Reilly – STL

Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy
(goal-scoring leader)
Alex Ovechkin – WAS

Jack Adams Award
(most outstanding coach)
Barry Trotz – NYI

Vezina Trophy
(top goaltender)
Andrei Vasilevskiy – TB

William M. Jennings Trophy
(goaltender who plays at least 25 games for the club allowing the fewest goals)
Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss – NYI

Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
Wayne Simmonds – NSH

Hart Trophy
(most valuable player to his team)
Nikita Kucherov – TB

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa Walsh & Len Shapiro: Sharks’ Jumbo Joe at 40, but wants to stay in San Jose, willing to re-up

Published on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

photo by nhl.com: San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton stated that he would like to stay with the Sharks for at least one to five more years.

On the SJ Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 Joe Thornton plans to resign with the Sharks for the 2019-20 season he’s almost 40 had some injuries in past season can you see him entering September and keeping up with the younger players?

#2 Thornton’s plans are to stay with San Jose and he hopes to keep this up for at least five more years if he could he stay healthy.

#3 Thornton has had knee injuries he tore his ALC and MLC in his left knee in 2017 and last season tore his MCL in his right knee in 2018. Thornton in confident he’s back and there are no issues going into next season.

#4 The Philadelphia Flyers will absorb the $3.8 million that former San Jose Shark defenseman Justin Braun had remaining on his contract. Braun was dealt for draft picks Mary talks about how Braun will fit into the Flyers system.

#5 The biggest move was on Tuesday when the Sharks signed Erik Karlsson for a $92 million eight year deal. Karlsson after the post season was expected to go shopping for a team most likely the Ottawa Senators his former team. The Sharks were determined to keep him and got him to the table for a long term deal.

Mary Lisa is a beat writer for the San Jose Sharks and podcasts on the Sharks during the Sharks season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Photo Gallery: NHL Awards

Published on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by psushawnLeave a comment

Headline Sports podcast with Tony Renteria: Blues-Bruins involved in hard-fought finals; Warriors cry for Durant; plus more

Published on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On Headline Sports with Tony Renteria:

#1 The St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins played a long hard fought NHL Finals that went seven games in a back-and-forth series.

#2 How much of the injuries to the Golden State Warriors Kevon Looney, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant played in their struggle to win games in the finals?

#3 Talk about Warriors team president Bob Meyers, who cried after game five when Durant went down with the Achilles injury. Meyers taking much of the responsibility for the decision on putting Durant back in now lost for at least a year.

#4 The New England Patriots are filing tampering charges against the Houston Texans for trying to talk to the Patriots Director of Player personnel Nick Caserio. The Texans general manager Brian Gaine attended a post Super Bowl ring celebration at Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s house as did Caserio. Some conversation or interest of Caserio took place and hence the tampering suit.

#5 When you have mob names like the Surgeon (Louis Alfredo Rivas Clase) and a woman named the Venezuelan or Red, these are just two of the names that help coordinate the shooting of former Red Sox star David Ortiz in the Dominican Republic. It was also reported that two other men were involved and a total of six people were involved in the planning of the shooting of Ortiz.

Tony Renteria does Headline Sports each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com