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Uh Oh, Sharks Hot Heading Toward Another Break

The last time San Jose really got its act together was in late December, when the Sharks won four in a row going into the Christmas break. All it took to throw the team off again was that 48 hours off the ice. The Sharks lost eight of the next 10 after Christmas. So now, with the All-Star break almost at hand, San Jose...

Road-Happy Wild Visit Sharks Tied In Standings

SAN JOSE -- The Wild aren't sure why they're so good on the road and so average at home, but they know that that won't hurt them coming into HP Pavilion on Saturday to face the team that's tied with them for ninth in the conference. Plus, the Wild already have beaten the Sharks twice in Minnesota this season, despite...

Jordan White Gets Nod as Sharks' Emergency Goalie

VANCOUVER -- For one night, Jordan White realized his dream of suiting up for an NHL club. White, a second-year goaltender with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, was thrust into an emergency backup role Thursday with the San Jose Sharks as they beat the Vancouver Canucks, 2-1, in a shootout at Rogers...

Evgeni Nabokov's Turn Through Waivers Could Be Interesting

As noted Thursday, veteran goalie Evgeni Nabokov appears to be on the verge of a contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Because he went to Europe to start this season, Nabokov's return to the NHL will not just happen. Instead, he has to pass through waivers before he can join the Wings. Will Nabokov -- signed to a...

2010 NHL Free Agent Review: Canucks Best in the West

On July 1 of each NHL offseason, general managers can often be like the most passionate of fans. There are available players they just have to have. More often than not, the teams overpay. More often than not, the purchase does not make the team significantly better. Now that the 2010-11 season is approaching the midway...

Background on Antero Niittymaki

Antero Pertti Elias Niittymäki (; born June 18, 1980) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a member of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.

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