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Sheng’s Daily: Dubnyk Holding Up Trade to San Jose?
Everybody knows about John Madden’s playing career, but there’s less known about his coaching experience.
Mark Letestu and Mark Morris tell us about their time playing for and working with the new San Jose Sharks assistant coach:
Did you know Miikka Kiprusoff and Vesa Toskala were the last impact players that the San Jose Sharks drafted from Finland? That was 25 years ago.
There’s reason to believe that’ll change soon:
Finally, JD wonders if Brent Burns is a Hall of Famer?
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Michael Russo, who first reported on the possibility of Devan Dubnyk and Ryan Donato going to the Sharks, says that Dubnyk may be holding things up with his modified no-trade clause. Dubnyk underwent serious family issues this season. (The Athletic)
RFA Antti Suomela is working out with HIFK, is he moving there for good? Or just temporarily? (HIFK)
Around the NHL…
Micah Blake McCurdy on why Zach Aston-Reese deserved Selke consideration. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)
Ex-NHL scout Scott Masters tells us what really goes on at the draft table. (Colorado Hockey Now)
Are the Bruins shopping Tuukka Rask? (Boston Hockey Now)
Christian Arnold doubts that Semyon Varlamov will be moved. (NYI Hockey Now)
Should Vegas chase Bobby Ryan? (Vegas Hockey Now)
Oscar Klefbom may miss next season because of shoulder surgery. (Edmonton Journal)
Detroit won’t keep Jimmy Howard and will pursue a free agent goalie. (Detroit Free Press)
Sportsnet’s 10 best UFA right wingers and UFA left wingers available.
The NHL questions the Lightning about their less-than-socially-distanced Stanley Cup rally. (TSN)
Travis Yost pens an ode to Henrik Lundqvist. (TSN)
Conor Sheary, Erik Haula, Mikael Granlund? Which UFAs are the San Jose Sharks talking to?
The Locked on Sharks guys and Sie Morley discuss who San Jose’s 3C will be next year:
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Evander Kane’s 10 travel essentials:
San Jose Sharks star @evanderkane_9 shares the 10 things he can't live without when he hits the road for #GQ10Essentials pic.twitter.com/3TbFO10XGD
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) October 22, 2020
Teal Town USA called B.S. and San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher confirmed these purported “reverse retro” jerseys are fakes…too bad!
This, apparently, will be the @SanJoseSharks third jersey next season. A nice touch – replica of the California Seals uniforms in their final two #NHL seasons: 1974-75 and 1975-76. pic.twitter.com/50fWHIMA8q
— Howard Berger (@Berger_BYTES) October 22, 2020
For those who fell for the antics of a troll, the "leak" being desperately circulated is a @icethetics #SJSharks concept from 3 years ago. The photo you've been trolled with is from a China knockoff site. Do your homework, kids. pic.twitter.com/knroVS0Pkh
— Teal Town USA – A San Jose Sharks Podcast (@TealTownUSA) October 22, 2020
Entertained by the alternate jerseys designs on social media labeled as based on inside info. We have creative fans! None of these designs are real
— Jonathan Becher (@jbecher) October 22, 2020
By the way, the original California Golden Seals-inspired design is from Chris Fortier.
Around the NHL…
The @PWHPA announced that Secret Deodorant made a $1 million commitment to fund their Dream Gap Tour in 2021.
It is the largest corporate commitment ever made for professional women’s hockey in North America. https://t.co/LCCxBPlBtu
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) October 22, 2020
The NHL postpones the Winter Classic and All-Star Weekend for the 2020-21 season. (NHL)
That’s cheap: Dmitry Kulikov signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. Another example of how tough the UFA market is right now — The Hockey Code projected Kulikov at $2,991,125 for one season. He was also a top-four defenseman for Winnipeg in 2019-20, albeit not a particularly good top-four defender.
Ball Arena.
Sakic is the GM.
Folks…
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) October 22, 2020
Front office shakeup continues as Eric Joyce leaves Florida Panthers
Future Islanders? Three Bridgeport Sound Tigers to Keep an Eye on | NYHN+
What do statistical profiles say about the NHL futures of Lean Bergmann, Dillon Hamaliuk, and Alexei Melnichuk?
Erik Fowle fills us in:
Also, the Locked on Sharks boys tell us more about Thomas Bordeleau:
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Rocky Thompson tells Jason Gregor some of his offensive philosophies. How will these ideas apply to the San Jose Sharks? (Oilers Nation)
Around the NHL…
Justin Bourne breaks down how Joe Thornton can help the Maple Leafs. (Sportsnet)
Why do so few women work in sports radio? (The Athletic)
Haggerty: It’s no secret the salary cap situation is hurting the Boston Bruins
Team president says Bill Zito making needed changes to Florida Panthers
Last training camp, there were hopes that San Jose Sharks prospect Ivan Chekhovich could help the big club. It didn’t work out — and now Chekhovich won’t even appear at the next Sharks training camp, whenever that is.
BREAKING: Ivan Chekhovich Will Play in KHL for ENTIRE Season
The Locked On Sharks boys continue reminiscing about Joe Thornton:
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Per Pierre LeBrun, the San Jose Sharks and the other teams that missed the 24-yeam playoff will get a longer training camp to prepare for the 2020-21 season. (The Athletic)
Around the NHL…
Mitch Marner reveals what Patrick Marleau texted he and Auston Matthews about Joe Thornton. (CBC)
Chicago admits they’re re-building — and GM Stan Bowman is shockingly transparent about every move they’ve made recently in a terrific interview with Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers. (The Athletic)
Brian Burke on Lou Lamoriello’s rules in an excerpt from his new book. (Sportsnet)
Islanders TV Voice Brendan Burke Recalls Memories with Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick
Crosby Rookie Card Going for $119,000; Sid’s History in Cards
Book excerpt: The night Patrick Roy smashed up Bob Hartley’s office
BHN Roster Projection: An Early Look at Boston Bruins Opening Night
USNTDP coach Nick Fohr on Bordeleau’s Hockey IQ, Chmelevski’s Skating, Labanc’s Confidence
Sheng’s Daily: It’s a Trap!
BREAKING: Sharks Are Talking to Conor Sheary
Who’s Best Option for Sharks’ Third-Line Center?
Sheng’s Daily: Why Do Less Women Work in Sports Radio?
What I’m Hearing About Dubnyk-Donato to San Jose…
Scouts on How Potential Buyout UFAs Would Fit Sharks
Speculation: Does Patrik Laine to the Sharks Make Sense?
A Scout’s Argument for Bobby Ryan
Joe Thornton Lost the Faith — Doug Wilson Hasn’t
USNTDP coach Nick Fohr on Bordeleau’s Hockey IQ, Chmelevski’s Skating, Labanc’s Confidence
Who’s Best Option for Sharks’ Third-Line Center?
Get to Know Thomas Bordeleau
Saying Goodbye to Joe Thornton
Let’s Get Sad About Joe Thornton Leaving San Jose
If the family is his only concern about the move and leaving family with medical concern, I wonder what kind of help the sharks can provide to entice him to waive. He is not exactly my first choice to play with Jones but I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt due to the medical issues with family last year.
Probably means something too when a team makes clear they don’t want you. Even if I had a NTC, who wants to be where you’re not wanted?