http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=59Sat, 31 May 2008 03:21:44 -0400 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15505 There’s an old Arabic proverb that says, “To understand a people, you must live among them for 40 days.” For Sharks general manager Doug Wilson, the task of finding a new head coach involves compiling a list of 40 candidates, combing the NHL, AHL, U.S. collegiate and Canadian major-junior ranks in search of the perfect fit. Whoever it is I’m sure he’ll do a great job, bringing a new atti Fri, 30 May 2008 07:05:59 -0400Sharks Tortorella http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15414 The questions came fast and furious, but it's time to unveil the HockeyBuzz 2008 State of the Sharks. Cutting through the clutter and deciphering the rhetoric concerning the San Jose Sharks, arguably the best NHL team to ever be eliminated in the second round for three consecutive seasons. Why does that whole 8 mil raise make me worry so much about the team next year? Also, he didn't specify wh Thu, 22 May 2008 17:25:44 -0400Sharks http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15395 Those brave souls who stayed for the duration of the 2008 State of the Sharks event deserve some kind of reward. It's hard to imagine people gathering at HP Pavilion for over three hours without seeing a single hit by Milan Michalek or a Christian Ehrhoff slap shot hitting the net ... oh wait, no it isn't. Perhaps a game-worn Dimitri Patzold jersey would do the trick. Heck, if the Sharks can raise Wed, 21 May 2008 17:14:17 -0400Sharks http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15285 I suppose you have to credit Ron Wilson for sticking with his story, maintaining his innocence even after the ax fell. He never saw any fault in the job he did, despite all the playoff disappointments, second-round disappearing acts, special teams disasters and uninspired performances. Admission of guilt would add a little closure to the entire thing, hearing Wilson acknowledge the Sharks were out Tue, 13 May 2008 04:32:33 -0400Sharks Wilson http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15186 Before we plunge into the summer of 2008’s great debate, let’s dispel a few myths about the San Jose Sharks as they enter the offseason. 1) Nobody is going to take on Matt Carle’s $3.4 million salary. He produced a stunning rookie season, but flopped like a direct-to-video “Road House 2” during his sophomore campaign. He’s going to be making some big dollars through 2012, and his ma Wed, 07 May 2008 07:05:52 -0400Sharks Thornton Marleau http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15163 If you have to go, that’s the way to do it. The Sharks battled through more than six periods of intense playoff hockey last night, falling to Dallas in one of the most entertaining games you’ll ever see. Milan Michalek got destroyed again, but the Sharks didn’t wilt or waver as they have in the past. They took the hits and kept on coming, kept pressing forward looking for that goal that woul Mon, 05 May 2008 15:42:48 -0400Thornton Stars Sharks Marleau http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15105 Don't stop believing. Don't you dare stop believing. After the highs and lows of 93 games, that crushing loss to Boston, Setoguchi's debut, Roenick's 500th, Thornton's pass, Rivet's KO of Chimera, Nabokov's robbery of the Blue Jackets, the 11-game streak, the 20-game ride, Sarich's shoulder and Roenick's explosion the Sharks are still fighting to keep their season going. The Sharks earned their sp Thu, 01 May 2008 16:41:43 -0400Sharks Stars http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15068 I get a real kick out of watching how players and teams react to different challenges. I remember covering the Utah Grizzlies of the American Hockey League during the lockout. They were playing the Edmonton Roadrunners and a small play took place that was absolutely fascinating. Utah defenseman Rick Berry was skating back to his bench at the end of a shift. He came up behind Edmonton forward Raffi Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:12:26 -0400Sharks Stars http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15043 We've seen Calgary's sea of red, Philadelphia's orange crush, Washington's rock the red and Pittsburgh's white out. Sunday night we got a chance to witness the sea of flotsam and jetsam, almost as if the home fans knew a shipwreck was in store. The HP Pavilion crowd was a disconcerting mix of teal, white, blue, red, black, and a bright orange fellow in the Dallas end of the rink. There wasn't much Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:03:32 -0400Campbell Sharks Stars Thornton Nabokov Marleau Clowe http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15037 We haven’t seen a Bay Area hop create this much buzz since Joe Montana found Dwight Clark in the end zone. While the 1982 NFC Championship touchdown toss created jubilation – replayed, relived and reenacted for more than two decades – Patrick Marleau’s leap resulted in frustration and a postgame tongue-lashing from Sharks coach Ron Wilson. Nobody can tell why Marleau jumped over Mike M Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:22:48 -0400Sharks Stars Nabokov Marleau