6:25 PM ET, Fri September 03, 2010

SHARKS / New goalie intends to earn playing time

San Francisco Chronicle — One major reason the Sharks were swept in the Western Conference finals ... is now a Shark. But will he be the Shark in net? Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Antti Niemi signed a one-year, $2 million deal with San Jose on Thursday. Asked during a conference... anttiniemi - Western Conference - Stanley Cup - Goaltender - San Jose Sharks

7 hours ago

Goalie Antti Niemi wants to start for Sharks

San Francisco Chronicle — One major reason the Sharks were swept in the Western Conference finals ... is now a Shark. But will he be the Shark in net? Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Antti Niemi signed a one-year, $2 million deal with San Jose on Thursday. Asked during a conference... anttiniemi - San Jose Sharks - Western Conference - Stanley Cup - Goaltender

14 hours ago

Sharks goalie comparison

Oakland Tribune — GOALIE COMPARISONA glance at how Sharks goalies Antti Niemi, Antero Niittymaki and Thomas Greiss compare.

15 hours ago

Sharks sign Antti Niemi, creating logjam in goal

San Jose Mercury News — The signing of free agent Antti Niemi creates a tricky situation for the Sharks: How to juggle Antero Niittymaki, signed as the top guy, and backup Thomas Greiss?

17 hours ago

Eenie, meenie, miney — Niittymaki, Greiss have different reactions to Niemi’s arrival

David Pollak's Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News — The real story today isn’t the Sharks’ signing of Antti Niemi — that was the real  story yesterday. Today, it’s all about what happens next now that the Sharks have one more NHL caliber goalie than they planned back on July 1 when they brought in Antero Niittymaki to form a...

September 2, 2010

Sharks make if official: Antti Niemi will wear teal

San Jose Mercury News — Free agent helped oust San Jose from Stanley Cup playoffs last season

September 2, 2010

Sharks make if official: Antti Niemi will wear teal

Oakland Tribune — Free agent helped oust San Jose from Stanley Cup playoffs last season

September 2, 2010

Sharks make it official — Antti Niemi will be playing for them, not against them, this season

David Pollak's Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News — Now it’s official. The Sharks announced this morning what the rest of the hockey world has known for at least the last 24 hours or so: Antti Niemi – the Stanley Cup-winning goalie who eliminated them from the playoffs last spring will on the San Jose roster when training camp begins in two...

September 2, 2010

What next? Greg Jamison to the Warriors? Nah, he says. And revisiting that Antti Niemi item

David Pollak's Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News — Busy day — especially compared to the last 95 or so. We’ll save the Antti Niemi developments for later. Greg Jamison’s decision to step down did appear to catch most Sharks employees — players included — by surprise.  The man had been running the show for 14 years and...

September 2, 2010

San Jose Sharks add former foe in free agent goalie Antti Niemi

Oakland Tribune — Free agent helped oust San Jose from Stanley Cup playoffs last season

September 1, 2010
Sun 5/23 at Chicago L 2 - 4
Tue 5/25 vs Chicago -
Wed 5/26 vs Chicago -
Thu 5/27 at Chicago -
Sat 5/29 vs Chicago -
Wed 9/22 at Anaheim 10:00 pm EDT
Fri 9/24 vs Anaheim 10:30 pm EDT
Sat 9/25 at Phoenix 10:00 pm EDT
  • 'Up the ante' becomes Coyotes' new mantra Ice Chips | Arizona Republic Phoenix Coyotes update:    A year ago, coach Dave Tippett came up with the perfect slogan for a team fighting for both respectability and a playoff spot.   “Pack mentality.”    He likes to move forward when it comes to mantras, and he has a new one for the 2010-11 season.   “Up the ante.”   Fans were thrilled a year ago when the Coyotes reached the playoffs for the first time since 2002, but Tippett did not view the season as a success. By “upping the ante," he’s imparting the message that merely advancing t...
  • Ducks’ training camp to open Sept.18 Anaheim Ducks Blog | Orange County Register A schedule note that Ducks’ training camp will officially open on Sept.18 at Anaheim Ice. Specific times and a roster will be announced in the coming weeks. The club typically begins practices in the late morning, say around 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. The Ducks will also participate in the rookie tournament on Sept.12-16 in Penticton, British [...]Ducks’ training camp to open Sept.18 is a post from: Ducks blog
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