Fantasy Update
Apr 16, 2014
Rotoworld
Joe Pavelski skated on the Sharks' top line with Joe Thornton on Wednesday.
Fear The Fin 2 hours ago
2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sharks vs. Kings Preview
Our final analysis and predictions for the Sharks/Kings series prior to tonight's Game 1 in San Jose. We've reviewed the schedule, talked tactics, examined the field, highlighted important players, focused on the goaltending matchup and peeked at the opposing roster. Now it's time for us to lay down our predictions for the first-round series between the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings, set to finally begin at the Tank tonight at 7:30. Projected Game 1 Lineups Joe Pavelski - Joe Thornton - Brent BurnsPatrick Marleau - Logan Couture - Matt NietoTomas Hertl - James Sheppard - Tommy...
Rotoworld Apr 16, 2014
Joe Pavelski practices on Sharks' first line - Joe Pavelski (W) San Jose Sharks
Joe Pavelski skated on the Sharks' top line with Joe Thornton on Wednesday.
San Jose Mercury News Apr 15, 2014
San Jose Sharks move Joe Pavelski to third-line center
Sharks coach Todd McLellan said moving Pavelski to the third line gives San Jose needed scoring balance
Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News Apr 13, 2014
Aftermath of 3-2 win to end season: Pavelski hits his milestone, Niemi solid if not spectacular in goal
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Just 3:43 into the first period, Joe Pavelski nailed his 40th goal of the season and you knew this wouldn’t be a hard story to write. Then he added his 41st and the focus became even more clear, especially when they proved the difference in a 3-2 “meaningless” victory over...
Fear The Fin Apr 12, 2014
Pavelski scores 40th (and 41st) in regular season finale
Joe Pavelski hit, and then surpassed, a milestone as the Sharks beat Phoenix in the final game of the regular season. While there wasn't much at stake tonight in terms of the standings for either team as the Sharks concluded their regular season schedule against the Coyotes in Glendale, San Jose forward Joe Pavelski entered the game with 39 goals on the season, one shy of becoming just the fourth 40-goal scorer in Sharks history. It didn't take long for him to check off the final box on a successful Sharks season, scoring on the power play just 3:43 into the game to get his milestone. And...
Mile High Hockey Apr 12, 2014
Game 81 Recap: Sharks make chum out of the Avs, 5-1
San Jose didn't get the memo tonight and played the game like it actually mattered. The game started on a high note as Dallas was leading the Blues, and a couple of strong shifts by the Avalanche had the Sharks on their heels. However, the shift after a highlight reel save by Reto Berra saw a far less impressive effort by the Avs' newest netminder. Letting a softie sneak past him, Berra missed a shot by Dan Boyle, putting San Jose up 1-0. At 13:47, the Avs pulled the first power play of the game as Joe Pavelski tripped up Ryan O'Reilly. Despite some good looks, the Sharks executed a...
LA Kings Insider Apr 11, 2014
Kings-Sharks: The center battles
One of the facets making Kings-Sharks such a compelling series is that the two teams boast some of the strongest center depth in the National Hockey League. The assignments are always in flux – and Los Angeles has had a tendency towards rolling lines instead of favoring particular match-ups – but in general, the Anze Kopitar line often sees the ice against the Patrick Marleau-Logan Couture line, and the Mike Richards-Jeff Carter line often sees the ice against the Joe Thornton-Brent Burns line. This is always subject to change based on multiple factors, such as whether Joe Pavelski lines...
Fear The Fin Apr 9, 2014
James Sheppard isn't the third-line center you're looking for
Heading into the playoffs, it's time for the Sharks to rethink their line combinations and move Joe Pavelski back to the position where he started the season. The San Jose Sharks' biggest strength coming into the 2013-14 season was supposed to be their unparalleled center depth. And, for a while, it was. Being able to ice three first-line centers—with each of Joe Thornton, Logan Couture and Joe Pavelski centering separate forward lines—is a luxury no other NHL team can boast and it's one the Sharks took full advantage of for the first two and a half months of the season. In the 32 games...
Fear The Fin Mar 29, 2014
Sharks crushed by Colorado PDOs
Semyon Varlamov and unforced errors by the Sharks extended the Sharks losing streak to two games. The Sharks took another step towards the inevitability of a first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Kings today as they dropped a 3-2 game to Semyon Varlamov and the Colorado PDOs. San Jose dominated the game...with the exception of the opening 10 minutes. Colorado opened the scoring with a Paul Stasny wrister that squeaked under the right pad of Alex Stalock. Joe Pavelski gave Stasny too much space to work near the goal-mouth and the Sharks were chasing after just 1:33 of play. Captain...
San Francisco Chronicle Mar 26, 2014
Pavelski's hat trick helps Sharks beat Oilers
Pavelski's hat trick helps Sharks beat Oilers After the Sharks fell behind by a goal in the opening frame, Joe Pavelski scored three times and set up another goal as the Sharks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the struggling Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. The Sharks' power play came in ranked 23rd in the NHL and had gone just 3-for-35 in the past 10 games.
Home Ice | SI.com Mar 26, 2014
Sharks' Joe Pavelski records hat trick in win over Edmonton
By Darian Somers The stellar season for Joe Pavelski just keeps getting better and better. Pavelski recorded a hat trick on Tuesday night, his third this season and second within a month’s time. Pavelski score the first, cashing in on a rebound try on the power play in the second period at 6:28. He then picked […]
San Jose Mercury News Mar 26, 2014
San Jose Sharks, powered by Joe Pavelski's hat trick, rout Edmonton Oilers
Joe Pavelski connects for his third hat trick of the season, and the Sharks' power play is also on target.
ESPN Fantasy Hockey Mar 25, 2014
Pavelski's Hat Trick Propels Sharks
Joe Pavelski had three goals and an assist to lead the Sharks past the Oilers 5-2.
Japers' Rink Mar 24, 2014
Monday Caps Clips: Coming Back From Cali
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The team returns to Kettler today at 11:30 to prepare for the Kings tomorrow night. Your savory breakfast links: Your Capitals Minute for today. [Capitals Voice] The Week That Was, Volume 23. [Peerless, RMNB, In Lou We Trust] Scoreboard peepin'. [RMNB, @SkyKerstein] A few leftovers from Caps-Sharks and the California roadie: Five thoughts. [WaPo] Holtby strong. [CSNW] Coach 'splains why he sat Alex Ovechkin in the shootout. [CSNW] Ovi got fed a pretty steady diet of Jumbo Joe, Joe Pavelski, and Brent Burns on Saturday, with a side of...
Fear The Fin Mar 21, 2014
Brent Burns leads Sharks over Ducks in game, division race
3-2 win gives San Jose sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division for the first time since early December. Todd McLellan's strategy of loading up his top line with three of the team's best forwards in Joe Thornton, Brent Burns and Joe Pavelski is certainly a gamble and one that can burn the Sharks when that trio runs cold and there isn't enough depth up front to compensate. But tonight, in the team's biggest game of the season so far, it paid off in a huge way as Burns scored the game-winning goal with four minutes remaining in the third period after assisting on a Thornton...
