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San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa: Askarov might be on shelf until regular season gets underway

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Former Nashville Predator goaltender and current San Jose Barracuda goaltender Yaroslav Askarov did not travel with the Barracuda for pre season game in Bakersfield on Fri Oct 4, 2024 (photo from nhl.com)

On the SJ Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 How surprising is that the San Jose Sharks have demoted their goaltender Yaroslav Askarov and was assigned to the AHL affiliate San Jose Barracuda.

#2 On Friday Askarov skated with the Barracuda during the Friday morning skate but did not travel to Bakersfield for the Barracuda’s first pre season game.

#3 The Barracuda have one more pre season game on Sun Oct 3 against Bakersfield before they open the regular season on Sat Oct 12th in Ontario. It’s quite possible without risking injury to Askarov he could see action once the regular season gets started.

#4 Askarov who was with the Nashville Predators last season asked for a trade after goaltender Jusse Saros was given an eight year extension and Scott Wedgewood would be the back up goalie which would most likely equate to Askarov having more bench time.

#5 There has to be very little doubt that Askarov looks at being in the San Jose organization as a second opportunity to get a chance to see more time and work his way up back to the Sharks.

Join Mary Lisa for the Sharks podcast each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks hosted the Anaheim Ducks on Fri Oct 4, 2024, during the preseason game at SAP Center in San Jose (San Jose Media Relations)

San Jose Adds Another Loss in Dramatic Fashion

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San Jose Sharks hosted the Anaheim Ducks at the SAP Center in San Jose on Fri Oct 4, 2024, during the final pre-season game at home. (San Jose Media Relations)

By: Fernando Abarca, San Jose Sharks Beat Writer.

SAN JOSE, CA –– Time flies by, and so does the NHL Pre-season.

Back in action for the final time, at least for pre-season at home, the Sharks host for the third time during these warm-up games to the Anaheim Ducks. The Sharks last played against Anaheim a week ago where the local team managed to take the win home with a 3-2 score in Overtime.

Things have not gone well since that Friday night for the Sharks. The Teal added another loss against Utah and lost something more than just a game, Mac. Celebrini was injured in the second period, and the young star did not return to the game. The good news is that. The injury is nothing serious and is clear to play.

This time, The Sharks played well but simply couldn’t maintain the pressure that playing in life-or-death situations requires. The team showed good chemistry and fighting, but in. these instances, the team that plays better wins

Throughout the first period, both teams were fairly evenly matched, dominating strategy and playmaking more than execution, so the first period passed without much news with a score of zero to zero.

The Sharks came out onto the ice with a different DNA, showing a more aggressive game, especially on the offensive side, recovering pucks and closing down opportunities for Anaheim to score goals.

All of this paid off, and at minute 19:07, with an assist from W. Smith and J. Walman on a deflected slap shot, Klim Kostin scored the first goal for the home team.

San Jose maintained the lead for a long time until minute 12:06, when Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano tied the game for Anaheim.

The second period was plagued by penalties, power-plays, and a close game.

Everything seemed to be setting up a good third period, Anaheim managed to counterattack, starting with a play by L. Carlsson, A. Killorn, and a goal by Cutter Gauthier. During the third period, Anaheim maintained the lead for the rest of the game, and San Jose seemed to add another loss in regulation time.

San Jose’s Henry Thrun took charge of tying the score at 3-3 with a powerful slap shot assisted by W. Eklund.

The game went to overtime, and there was not much new, but the latest thing about the game was that the game went to a penalty shootout for the first time this season.

The first to score in the shootout was Anaheim star Trevor Zegras, who failed to get the puck into the net, and then Will Smith for San Jose, who also failed to score.

That’s how the second shootout went, neither team scored. San Jose’s D. Gushchin had a good performance tonight but couldn’t give any hope in the shootout.

The game was decided on the last goal as Anaheim’s Cutter Gauthier scored again for Anaheim and gave itself the lead and the chance to win.

San Jose’s F. Zetterlund failed to score, and thus, the Sharks added another loss in the pre-season.

San Jose will travel to Las Vegas to finish its pre-season commitments against the Vegas Golden Knights and thus begin the long-awaited opening night next October 10 against the Blues.

San Jose will once again host the Ducks on Hispanic Heritage Night on October 12 at home.

Double Loss For Sharks Against Utah; SJ loses game 3-1 and Celebrini to injury

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Macklin Celebrini seen here at the San Jose Sharks practice on Sep 19, 2024. Celebrini left during Tue Oct 1, 2024 pre season game against Utah with a lower body injury at SAP Center in San Jose (AP News photo)

By Fernando Abarca

The Sharks added another preseason loss but they did not just lose in the final score.

We are just a week away from the NHL’s 2023 face-off opening week where all the games finally mean something. Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks hosted the Utah Hockey Club. Utah, a team that has been having a good pre-season so far (4-1), demonstrated that the team could give surprises as the season begins. San Jose could not replicate the same success as last Friday on the road.

The first period began without much news, and in the same way as the game started, it also ended since no team managed to put the puck in the net. San Jose struck by scoring the first goal eight minutes past the start of the second period at 12:33, a play assisted by William Eklund and Andrew Poturalski helped defenseman Matt Denning, to add points to the teal.

The Sharks kept the lead for almost the whole period. However, a powerplay granted to the visitors, Utah’s Sean Durzi brought hope just seconds to finish the period as it concluded with a tie heading on to the second intermission. 

The highlight of the story is the plague of injuries in the league and a plague that various teams are dealing with in this case, Macklin Celebrini, the number one pick and star of the team, was affected by a lower-body injury when trying for a breakaway goal that just did not go right.

Macklin returned for one more shift, but the pain won the battle against his conviction to continue playing, and did not return for the third period.

In the third period, Maklin’s absence was felt, and the San Jose team was unable to maintain a tie or find ways to score goals.

The visiting team took advantage of every indirect advantage, and this is how it happened, demonstrating a change in the dynamics of the game. Utah’s Kailer Yamamoto was the author in giving Utah the two-goal lead at minute 17:38 and 6:23.

It is also worth highlighting the work of Utah’s goaltender, Connor Ingram, who recorded 19 saves, avoiding opportunities for the Sharks to widen the scoresheet.

The Sharks still have two opportunities to refine details, try new ideas, and reinforce the areas that remain to be improved in this game this Friday night against Anaheim.

The Sharks look to get another pre-season victory, and this time at home.

The Sharks are confident that this is the way and that despite the numbers and statistics do not support the result after the games. The Sharks want to be ready and in good shape for the home opener this October 10 against St. Louis.

More updates regarding Macklin Celebrini’s injury will be provided as news becomes available

Continuing coverage will be provided on Sports Radio Service this Friday night when the Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center in San Jose.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Aaron Dell looking forward to helping younger goaltenders in camp

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San Jose Barracuda goaltender Aaron Dell will be in camp helping some of the younger goaltenders, Dell will be between the pipes for the Barracuda for this 2024-25 season (Mercury News file photo)

On the San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Marko, the SJ Barracuda have announced their bringing back goaltender Aaron Dell for the 2024-25 season. Dell has experience in both at the San Jose Sharks and with the Barracuda how important do you see him being between the pipes?

#2 Barracuda general manager Joe Will said that Dell bring leadership and depth and will be a big plus in helping the goaltending group.

#3 Dell played for the Ontario Reign last season in 12 games. Dell signed with Ontario in January and went 7-4-1 with 2.57 goals against and had a .914 save average.

#4 Marko, over Dell’s 12 year career he has played in 130 NHL games with the Sharks, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres with a 50-50-13 record. and a 2.92 goals against average with a record like that Dell has had a great long career in the NHL.

#5 All that said Marko, Dell is 35 and will be helping out the younger goaltenders and when he gets in the games that would give those younger players an idea how it’s done.

Marko Ukalovic does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa Walsh: Sharks Eklund, Granlund, and Benning listed day to day with injuries; plus more news

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San Jose Sharks William Eklund (72) seen here scoring against the St Louis Blues on Sat Apr 6, 2024 at SAP Center in San Jose. Eklund is one of three Sharks players in camp that are day to day as reported on Fri Sep 27, 2024 (AP file photo)

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 The San Jose Sharks have some minor injuries they incurred after their pre season game against the Anaheim last Tuesday in San Jose. William Eklund, Mikael Granlund, and Matt Benning are all day to day.

#2 Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini’s words ring like it was spoken by a veteran said that the Sharks should hate to lose games even if it’s pre season and that losing is not acceptable.

#3 Celebrini it should be noted that he’s the last player off the off after a practice. One of the reasons why he’s the number one NHL draft pick. Celebrini comes to work even in practice as the old saying goes practice makes perfect and he puts in the extra work.

#4 Mikael Gralund who is nursing an injury is day to day talked about what it’s been like in camp saying he could feel the energy and see the Sharks going somewhere this season. Granlund said having someone like Celebrini around is exciting and he brings a positive dimension to the team.

#5 The Sharks Barclay Goodrow said it’s exciting to be back in San Jose and he had a lot of good memories. Goodrow said he’s also excited about the new season coming up. Goodrow broke in with the Sharks in the 2014-15 season and left in 2019-20 and returned for this 2024-25 season and said he’s happy to be back in San Jose.

Join Mary Lisa for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Win in Preseason, Beat Ducks 3-2 in OT

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San Jose Sharks left wing Colin White (16) chases the puck against the Anaheim Ducks in pre season action at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thu Sep 26, 2024 (photo by nhl.com)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks won their first game of this preseason, 3-2 over the Anaheim Ducks in overtime on Thursday night. Tristen Robins, Klim Kostin and Luca Cagnoni scored for the Sharks. Georgi Romanov made 32 saves for the win. Mason McTavish and Leo Carlsson scored for the Ducks. Lukas Dostal and Calle Clang shared the Anaheim net. Dostal made 12 saves and Clang made 4.

After the game, Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky talked about Georgi Romanov’s performance:

“I thought he was awesome. I thought he was tracking pucks, he just looks more of a completed goalie as far as structure. He’s not flopping, he’s very square to pucks, he’s tracking pucks. He’s trying to just be a little more calmer in the net. I think [Goaltending Director Evgeni Nabokov] and Thomas Speer have done a really really good job.”

The Ducks scored the lone goal of the first period. Mason McTavish tipped a shot from Trevor Zegras at 19:42. A secondary assist went to Tristan Luneau. The teams finished the first period very close in shots, 9-9 Anaheim. There were a smattering of penalties, two for Anaheim and one for San Jose.

In the second period, it was the Sharks’ turn to score the lone goal. Tristen Robins scored with a wrist shot at 2:31, assisted by Danil Gushchin and Ethan Cardwell. The second period shots favored Anaheim, 14-7. There were just two penalties in the second period, one for each team.

The Ducks took the lead again at 5:21 of the third period with a power play goal from Leo Carlsson. Assists went to Jackson LaCombe and Troy Terry. The Sharks tied it again at 17:19 with a power play goal from Klim Kostin. Assists went to Gushchin and Kasper Halttunen. The overtime winner came from Luca Cagnoni at 2:08. Assists went to Cardwell and Klim Kostin.

Each team took two penalties in the third period and the Sharks were outshot 11-3. Cagnoni’s shot and goal was the only shot of the overtime period.

The Sharks will play their next preseason game on Tuesday October 1 at 7:00 PM PT, in San Jose against the visiting Utah Hockey Club.

Sharks drop second exhibition game lose to Ducks 4-3 at SAP

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The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks battled at the SAP Center in San Jose in the second exhibition game for the Sharks Tue Sep 24, 2024. The Sharks face off against the Ducks once more this Thu Sep 26, 2024 (photo from The Hockey News)

San Jose started strong but could not keep the lead throughout the game.

By Fernando Abarca

The San Jose Sharks were back in action this Tuesday night after losing 4-2 over the Golden Knights. The Sharks hosted the Anaheim Ducks, the teal team was ready to brush things off and move on. During a horrendous 2nd period the Sharks could not find answers and added another loss at home and now go on the road for revenge at Honda Center next Thursday night.

San Jose and Anaheim shared the same experiences from last year as both teams ranked worst in the Western Conference. Both teams are undergoing a series of changes, and the team is being rebuilt around young talent. The significance of the game was to see whose team is doing better and has the best chance to do well in the regular season.

The Sharks scored two PowerPlay goals and a wrist shot during the first period. 

During the first period, the game started plagued with penalties as Anaheim’s Tyson Hinds slashed F. Zetterlund and Urho Vaakanainen received a penalty against Scott Sabourin for high-sticking. The Sharks did not fall behind as Colin White received a high-sticking penalty against Scott Sabourin.

During the periods, mitts were dropped on the ice as Travis Howe and Scott Sabourin got in a tilt on the ice receiving a penalty. 

The first period seemed like a dream for San Jose scoring two goals, the first coming when the clock ticked 11:59, Alexander Wennberg scored the first of the night assisted by F. Zetterlund and J. Walman.

San Jose’s second goal did not take too long as Danil Gushchin netted the second one making a margin of 2-0 for San Jose. The Teal team seemed to take care of business heading to the 1st intermission and relieving the pressure.

During the second period, San Jose netted the final of the night when, on a powerplay, San Jose scored less than a minute at the start of the second period when Jack Thompson sealed the 3-0 for the home team.

The night turned upside down and became a nightmare. Anaheim came in full strength and I took advantage of all the advantages to be able to come back epically and forcefully over San Jose

The 3-0 result seemed like something that did not bother the visitors. The mentality played a significant factor and they knew how to overcome adversity.

Anaheim’s Carson Meyer, Yegor Sidorov, Brett Leason, and Mark Pysyk were the ones who orchestrated the comeback against San Jose. Anaheim scored two power plays leaving San Jose’s penalty kill very frowned upon

The mood in the SAP center was very fleeting.

Entering the third period, the result was 4-2, a result in which San Jose could tie but the 20 minutes were not enough, and without much action, the Anaheim team maintained the victory and San Jose could not find the answers.

With this game, the team adds its second loss, and questions begin to arise about how the team will be looking as the regular season approaches. The Sharks will be on the road for their back-to-back games with Anaheim this Thursday night.

San Jose returns to home ice on Tuesday, Oct. 1st against the newly relocated Utah Hockey Club.

San Jose Loses Preseason Opener 4-2 while the Rookies Start Shining for the Teal

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San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini (71) and the Las Vegas Knights forward Gage Quinney (72) face off in NHL exhibition action at SAP Center in San Jose on Sun Sep 22, 2024 (Getty photo)

By Fernando Abarca

Hockey is Back and the wait is over San Jose Sharks kicks off the preseason against Vegas Golden Knights but not as expected.

SAN JOSE – Six months felt like forever as a new chapter for this hockey organization began, all eyes will be put on the teal team as we go closer to real-time. The San Jose Sharks hosted the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, this Sunday evening.

After all the noise back in June with the NHL draft, the teams are getting situated and planning for a chance to hoist Lord Stanley. The Sharks are still catching up after getting the number one pick in the draft, Macklin Celebrinni the team teal expects a turnaround from last season.

The final score was 4-2 in favor of the visitors showing their dominance, especially in the offense where physicality and aggressiveness outplay a young and inexperienced but over time can provide support for bigger things, as they demonstrated by winning the rookie showcase a couple of days ago.

The figure of the night for the San Jose team was the number one prospect in the league, Macklin Celebrini, who scored a goal on the power play with his teammate Tyler Toffoli who last played in Winnipeg last season, it demonstrated chemistry and what can we see as the regular season unfolds.

FIRST PERIOD

During the first period,  the Golden Nights started strong and aggressive as I mentioned before trying to take all possible advantages. It was already known that the Vegas team was not coming with so many novelties.

One point to pay attention to in this game was the offense that cost dearly in the first period when only 7 minutes into the first period. Las Vegas forward C. Burke marked the first warning sign of the night for the locals assisted by Christopher Sedoff and Brendan Brisson where the unfortunate case was the deflection that gave the advantage to Vegas. 

The San Jose team tried to stay firm and try to look for an opportunity. In the 10th minute, spirits were raised with a shot at goal but it fell into the net for which the referee pointed out that it was not a goal. The first period continued without much news in which the home team began to be affected by penalties.

SECOND PERIOD

In the second period, the visitors had a clear mind and were to maintain the advantage on the scoreboard and this is how it happened. 

During the second period, the visitors scored two goals to leave the lead 3 – 0 over the locals who were looking to find answers to Las Vegas’ goaltending which was doing its job very well.

In the same way, as it happened in the first period, after 7 minutes of the period, Vegas forward 

Brendan Howden without complications and with all the time and space in the world scored the second goal of the night 

With a 2 – 0 lead The Sharks were beginning to look desperate and rethinking what their next move would be.

7 minutes later the third goal for the Knights came with a beautiful play executed by Mason Morelli and Jakub Brabenec allowing Thomas Uronen to seal his goal of the night.

THIRD PERIOD.

The moment that everyone was waiting for and for which expectations remained alive, was the moment to shine for the future promise of the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini scoring his first-ever goal for the Sharks which he was assisted by L. Cagnoni and by M Granlund.

Celebrini’s goal raised the spirits of the people at the SAP Center hoping that they could turn it around. The momentum did not stop there, the second goal for the Sharks came just seconds after Sharks Forward, Tyler Toffoli scored the second goal of the night for the Sharks, leaving the score at one point.

The most significant of those minutes was how the team performed in the powerplay, demonstrating the danger of this team, and the potential that San Jose can create, with team and preparation the PowerPlay can be seriously dangerous.

At the end of the night, an empty goal by T. Pearson buried any hopes of taking it to overtime for San Jose. The late reaction and errors cost the game for San Jose, but the defeat also shows the points to improve and refine the good things that can be salvaged from this game.

After the game, Tyler Toffoli and Macklin Celebrini addressed media to provide their take aways.

“I think there is a lot a good feeling, getting my first game, and go out there and play, like I said I have so many good things on the third and had a chance to tie

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa: Couture injury will keep him out, but will remain team captain; Thornton #19 sweater to be raised in rafters this season

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San Jose Sharks Logan Couture (39) future is not known as he battles an injury that he has had since last season. Couture could very well end up sitting out most or all of the season again this year. (@Logancouture X photo)

On the SJ Sharks with Mary Lisa:

#1 The San Jose Sharks who play their first pre season game are concerned about all the injuries they’ve had in camp. But we’ll start with Logan Couture who missed a majority of last season. Tried to recover from an off season injury he had before last season and just couldn’t get tracked.

#2 Couture in the off months went home in July to spend some time with his family wanted to rehab and start skating but has put that idea off for now as he tries to work his Osteitis which is giving him pain in the groin area.

#3 Couture 35 has two years left on his contract is not sure if he’ll play again and it’s a question if Couture can return and play at an NHL level again?

#4 Couture said that he would like to return to play hockey which he had done all his life but cannot in the last 15 months he could face the prospect of retiring. Sharks general manager Mike Grier says that Couture will remain team captain no matter what happens.

#5 It’s going to be a great send off for former Sharks Jumbo Joe Thornton. Thornton will have his #19 sweater raised and hung in the rafters at SAP Center in San Jose this season. It’s got to be a thrill and a moment for Thornton who played for the Sharks from 2006-2020.

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

First overall pick Macklin Celebrini officially signs with San Jose Sharks

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Photo courtesy of San Jose Sharks.

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

The Sharks made some big news today by announcing that they have officially signed first overall pick Macklin Celebrini to an entry-level contract.

With the signing the Sharks have made the decision for Celebrini to join the Sharks right away rather than having him spend another year playing at Boston University.

Before the signing there was some thought that he may return to college but after impressing Mike Grier and others he has decided to go pro.

“Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent young man off it,” said Grier (From San Jose Sharks).

Celebrini’s season at Boston University before he was drafted was extremely impressive as he put up 64 points in 38 games played. For his impressive play he was awarded the Hobey Baker Trophy as the best NCAA men’s hockey player.

The day before the Sharks officially announced Celebrini signing his ELC the Sharks held their annual prospect scrimmage. The event was held at Tech CU Arena and was the first time Sharks fans had the opportunity in person to watch Celebrini in action.

Not only is Celebrini making his debut next season, but so is Will Smith who went fourth overall in last year’s draft.

This offseason has certainly brought plenty of hope back to San Jose who now arguably has one of the best prospect pools in the NHL.

Sharks fans will have to wait till October 10th to see Celebrini play regular season hockey when the Sharks open their season against the St. Louis Blues.