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The Trouble with Sidney, Crosby

Written on January 21st, 2010 by Melanie Smith 

I usually write about the Sharks, but the dank dark California weather rendered in my the spirit to write about a different team, different player.  Enjoy! Today’s victim is Sid “The Kid” Crosby.  Now, the way I see it, Sidney Crosby isn’t the second coming of Wayne Gretzky.  Sure, he has admirable stats.  A Stanley Cup at just age 21.  He has good hockey skills,

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Happy Festivus Hockey World! Time for the Airing of the Grievances!

Written on December 23rd, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Happy Festivus Hockey World! Time for the Airing of the Grievances!

In honor of my favorite December holiday, Festivus, I bring you the Airing of the Grievances - Hockey edition.

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Sharks Slumping Their Way Through December, Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That…

Written on December 12th, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Sharks Slumping Their Way Through December, Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That…

The San Jose Sharks started off the season with a mini-bang, but lately they're playing like they're in the first round of the playoffs. Now I mean no disrespect to my beloved team; quite the opposite. Let's get it out of your systems early this year fellas!

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Sharks Take on Flames, Hahn Takes on 1,000th NHL Game

Written on December 5th, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Sharks Take on Flames, Hahn Takes on 1,000th NHL Game

The Sharks and Flames hit the ice tonight at HP Pavillion in what the Sharks hope will be a redemption of the travesty of a game Thursday versus the Blues.

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Sharks Gameday – Let the Heater Hating Begin, Or Not

Written on December 1st, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Sharks Gameday – Let the Heater Hating Begin, Or Not

Alright Shark fans, it's the first meeting of the Senators and Sharks since the trade that made the summer. Fortunately for Dany Heatley, the game is on home ice and the fans at the Tank are loving what Heater's doing for the team.

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Sharks v Canucks: Always An Interesting Evening of Hockey

Written on November 29th, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Sharks v Canucks: Always An Interesting Evening of Hockey

The San Jose Sharks finish off their brief visit to Canada with their first game in Vancouver this season.

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Sharks v Oilers: Let’s Move On and Go Forward, If That’s Possible

Written on November 27th, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Sharks v Oilers: Let’s Move On and Go Forward, If That’s Possible

The Sharks take to the ice tonight to erase the stench of the home loss to the Blackhawks Wednesday evening.

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Injuries, Schminjuries: How Teams Can Learn From The San Jose Sharks Success

Written on November 23rd, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Injuries, Schminjuries: How Teams Can Learn From The San Jose Sharks Success

Every team in the NHL needs to learn a little from San Jose Coach Todd McClellan!

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Sharks Game Day – It’s Duck Season

Written on November 21st, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Sharks Game Day – It’s Duck Season

Sharks go into the Honda Center tonight savoring the 4-1 victory over the devil Ducks from October, and riding a huge wave of momentum over last night's beating of the Flyers. Game on!

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Sharks vs Flyers: Why I Hate Hockey’s Chris Pronger, the short version

Written on November 20th, 2009 by Melanie Smith 
Sharks vs Flyers: Why I Hate Hockey’s Chris Pronger, the short version

Chris Pronger is booed for several reasons, none more personal than mine.

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