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Sharks Add Ian White to Their Blue Line

For Ian White, this year has been one of ups and downs. Traded earlier in the year to the Carolina Hurricanes, he never seemed to fit in. With a solid top-four already established with Jamie McBain, Joe Corvo, Joni Pitkanen and Tim Gleason; White and his nearly $3 million cap hit were seen as superfluous. [...]

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Daily Deke: Logan Couture is making a name for himself

Ever since Logan Couture filled in for Joe Thornton on the top line while Jumbo was serving a suspension, Couture has taken off.  From logging anywhere from 14 to 15 minutes each game on the third line for the Sharks, Couture has now found himself on the second line with Joe Pavelski and Ryan Clowe, [...]

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A Tale of Two Seasons: Jaroslav Halak

When over 5000 fans turned out for Jaroslav Halak’s farewell in Montreal over the summer, it signalled the end of an era… not only for the Canadiens and Halak; but in the way that general managers view their netminders within the shadow of the salary cap. Antti Niemi, though unable to play his best during the Stanley [...]

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Daily Deke: Luongo faces Sid; Rangers host Bruins

Vancouver visits Sidney Crosby and the Penguins tonight searching for their ninth win over their last 11 games.  After a shaky start to the season, Canucks’ netminder Roberto Luongo has finally settled down into the goalie we all know he is. Bobby Lou has won six of his last seven starts while collecting a 7-4-2 [...]

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Daily Deke: Sens and Flyers meet; Kings visit Sharks

The new week kicks off in style with six games in the NHL tonight.  Here are comments and notes from our exciting matchups tonight. In Boston, we should (hopefully) see a solid goaltending matchup from Martin Brodeur and Tim Thomas.  These two have met once already this season, with Thomas taking the win after allowing [...]

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Daily Deke: Sens invade Boston; Red Wings continue to roll

The NHL kicks off the weekend with 11 games on tap for this evening.  We’ll take a look at some notes and comments surrounding these matchups. Ottawa travels to Boston to take on the Bruins and have quietly been a surprise team in the month of November, winning four of their last five games. They’ll [...]

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Daily Deke: Stamkos & Ovi meet; Red hot Kings host Stars

There are some exciting matchups NHL fans should keep an eye on this evening.  With ten games on the schedule tonight, let’s review some news and notes for tonight’s games. After battling back against the Penguins last night, the Boston Bruins host the Montreal Canadians.  Boston came up with a big win on the road [...]

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Joe Thornton returns tonight following suspension

Joe Thornton returns to the Sharks tonight, when they host the New York Islanders * * * Jumbo Joe will miss two games following a head shot to St. Louis Blues forward David Perron. The San Jose Shark, who are currently on a home stretch, will host the Tampa Bay Lightning tomorrow night and Anaheim [...]

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Daily Deke: Canucks and Caps are hot; Sharks host Ducks

After a slow Monday to start the week, the NHL is back with seven games tonight.  We’ll review some notes/comments from some of the matchups on-tap for tonight.  As always, be sure to check out the Starting Goalies section and the Team Lineups page.  Both sections are updated right up until game time. The Carolina [...]

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Daily Deke: Blues hit Boston; Red Wings roll into Vancouver

With over a dozen games on the NHL schedule today, things will be busy on Saturday night.  Below are some comments and notes for some of the matchups.  As always, be sure to check the Starting Goalies section as well as the Team Lineups page for all your updated information.  Computer Picks are also back [...]

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