Sharks No More Excuses
Posted 10:23 AM ET | Comments 7
I have been looking forward to doing this blog on the Sharks. Mark Freitas and Ryan Garner are very good friends from Hockey Buzz. I hope you don’t compare my blogs to those two awesome bloggers because it will make me look too bad!
The Sharks are a very puzzling team. I truly believe this team has all the talent to take it to the next level. The Sharks have the talent to compete with any team in the league. Their goaltender is among the best in the league. I have watched the Sharks a lot this season, simply because I thought they would be serious contenders.
The thing that I find the most puzzling about the Sharks is that they are taking too many games off. With the talent they have they contend for the cup this season. If they do not, there is something wrong. There should be no excuses with this team; success is vital; nothing else is acceptable.
JOE THORNTON
Joe is probably one of the best centers in the game. Joe is a terrific playmaker, being able to set up plays on the fly. Thornton can think three or four plays ahead, meaning he is one of the smartest athletes in the league. Thorton is also a very strong player and is very hard to take off his feet. He is very under-rated in his defensive play; he is terrific in his defensive zone and often overlooked because of how good of an offensive player he is. In short, Joe is one of the top ten players in the league.
MILAN MICHLEK
Milan is one of the fastest skaters on the Sharks. He has speed to burn. Milan has terrific potential; he has all the skill to be become a star. He has a terrific shot and is Mr. Clutch, scoring five game-winning goals. He has a great attitude, and sets an example for his teammates. I feel he will be a leader for many years to come as member of the Sharks.
TORREY MITCHELL
Torrey has more heart than most veteran players. The more I watch this kid, the more I like his grit and his skill. He puts out 100% consistently. He is a fan favorite. He provides a huge momentum push every time he is on the ice. This is one of my favorite players on the Sharks; simply because he never gives up. He may be not the most physical player, but you can not doubt his heart. I am huge fan of this kid.
EVGENI NABOKOV
If he has not been voted the best goalie in the west division, he is darn close. He constantly keeps his team in the game. Evgeni has terrific reflexes, and is very mobile, which helps him stay in position for the shot.
CONCLUSION
I am not going to handle this with kid gloves. If the Sharks do not go far into the playoffs, it is huge disappointment. They have the talent, the problem is they do not seem to execute come playoffs. This year, there can be no more excuses, or Mr. Wilson will be out of work come next season. I doubt the Sharks fans will have to much more patience.
P.S.
Look for the Sharks to grab a puck moving dman and maybe a top six forward. Paging Mr. Kaberle and Mr. Sundin!
The Sharks are a very puzzling team. I truly believe this team has all the talent to take it to the next level. The Sharks have the talent to compete with any team in the league. Their goaltender is among the best in the league. I have watched the Sharks a lot this season, simply because I thought they would be serious contenders.
The thing that I find the most puzzling about the Sharks is that they are taking too many games off. With the talent they have they contend for the cup this season. If they do not, there is something wrong. There should be no excuses with this team; success is vital; nothing else is acceptable.
JOE THORNTON
Joe is probably one of the best centers in the game. Joe is a terrific playmaker, being able to set up plays on the fly. Thornton can think three or four plays ahead, meaning he is one of the smartest athletes in the league. Thorton is also a very strong player and is very hard to take off his feet. He is very under-rated in his defensive play; he is terrific in his defensive zone and often overlooked because of how good of an offensive player he is. In short, Joe is one of the top ten players in the league.
MILAN MICHLEK
Milan is one of the fastest skaters on the Sharks. He has speed to burn. Milan has terrific potential; he has all the skill to be become a star. He has a terrific shot and is Mr. Clutch, scoring five game-winning goals. He has a great attitude, and sets an example for his teammates. I feel he will be a leader for many years to come as member of the Sharks.
TORREY MITCHELL
Torrey has more heart than most veteran players. The more I watch this kid, the more I like his grit and his skill. He puts out 100% consistently. He is a fan favorite. He provides a huge momentum push every time he is on the ice. This is one of my favorite players on the Sharks; simply because he never gives up. He may be not the most physical player, but you can not doubt his heart. I am huge fan of this kid.
EVGENI NABOKOV
If he has not been voted the best goalie in the west division, he is darn close. He constantly keeps his team in the game. Evgeni has terrific reflexes, and is very mobile, which helps him stay in position for the shot.
CONCLUSION
I am not going to handle this with kid gloves. If the Sharks do not go far into the playoffs, it is huge disappointment. They have the talent, the problem is they do not seem to execute come playoffs. This year, there can be no more excuses, or Mr. Wilson will be out of work come next season. I doubt the Sharks fans will have to much more patience.
P.S.
Look for the Sharks to grab a puck moving dman and maybe a top six forward. Paging Mr. Kaberle and Mr. Sundin!
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to leave a comment.Blog Archive
11 What is really important in life
12 what is really important in life part 2
14 PUBLIC APOLOGY PLEASE ANY HOCKEY PLAYERS PLEASE READ
16 Dougstr Speaks a eight year old perspective
17 Dougstr speaks Part 2
19 Blessed be the Peace Makers
21 What is really important in life Part 3
23 DOUGSTR picks the cup Champion
27 To Many Questions and no Answers
12 what is really important in life part 2
14 PUBLIC APOLOGY PLEASE ANY HOCKEY PLAYERS PLEASE READ
16 Dougstr Speaks a eight year old perspective
17 Dougstr speaks Part 2
19 Blessed be the Peace Makers
21 What is really important in life Part 3
23 DOUGSTR picks the cup Champion
27 To Many Questions and no Answers
03 Shane Doan lets come to his defense
08 what is really important in life part 4
19 Congrats to Sens
30 what is really important in life part 5
08 what is really important in life part 4
19 Congrats to Sens
30 what is really important in life part 5
05 MY PERSONAL VIEW OF THE FLAMES OFFSEASON SO FAR
05 MY PERSONAL VIEW OF THE FLAMES OFFSEASON SO FAR
21 MY PERSONAL NOTES FROM PROSPECTS CAMP REPORT
05 MY PERSONAL VIEW OF THE FLAMES OFFSEASON SO FAR
21 MY PERSONAL NOTES FROM PROSPECTS CAMP REPORT
03 Lowe has changed the Game
09 Sutter and Keenan Dream or Night Mare? How about Playfair?
13 What goes into being a hockey Herro
13 What goes into being a hockey Herro
16 DEFINING A HERO 2
18 WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS WEB SITE.
21 The most Import Things in Life Continued
23 IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME?
23 IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME
28 PLAYERS YOU LOVE TO HATE
09 Sutter and Keenan Dream or Night Mare? How about Playfair?
13 What goes into being a hockey Herro
13 What goes into being a hockey Herro
16 DEFINING A HERO 2
18 WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS WEB SITE.
21 The most Import Things in Life Continued
23 IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME?
23 IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME
28 PLAYERS YOU LOVE TO HATE
04 NOSTALGA IS A MAGIC THING
10 WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE NHL
10 WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE NHL
10 WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE NHL
14 Notes from camp day one
15 camp day 2
19 flames send down 13
20 Nystrom gets sent down
22 life of a a coach
25 Calgary Flames have some decesions to make
28 memories important to keep
10 WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE NHL
10 WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE NHL
10 WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE NHL
14 Notes from camp day one
15 camp day 2
19 flames send down 13
20 Nystrom gets sent down
22 life of a a coach
25 Calgary Flames have some decesions to make
28 memories important to keep
01 HOCKEY A GAME
05 Wild Stanley Cup Contenders?
11 EDMONTON OILERS HAVE BITE
14 OSERVATIONS TO THE EYE
19 Colorado Avalanche
26 CANUCKS FOR REAL?
05 Wild Stanley Cup Contenders?
11 EDMONTON OILERS HAVE BITE
14 OSERVATIONS TO THE EYE
19 Colorado Avalanche
26 CANUCKS FOR REAL?
03 BLACK HAWKS A TEAM NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
06 OH NO PHILLY ON NOTICE RUN FOR YOUR LIFES
10 COLUMBUS BLUES JACKETS TEAM ON THE RISE
12 Panthers and Flames recap
16 MORE TO NASHVILLE THAN MUSIC
18 INTERVIEW WITH EXLINESMAN FIGHTING ADD TO VIOLENCE?
20 MERRY CHRISTMAS
23 Blues Team on the Rise
23 Blues Team on the Rise
31 Wings Next on my List
06 OH NO PHILLY ON NOTICE RUN FOR YOUR LIFES
10 COLUMBUS BLUES JACKETS TEAM ON THE RISE
12 Panthers and Flames recap
16 MORE TO NASHVILLE THAN MUSIC
18 INTERVIEW WITH EXLINESMAN FIGHTING ADD TO VIOLENCE?
20 MERRY CHRISTMAS
23 Blues Team on the Rise
23 Blues Team on the Rise
31 Wings Next on my List
06 Ducks next on my tour
13 Dallas Stars steady as it goes
17 somthing off my chest
21 KINGS HAVE A POSTIVE FUTURE
27 Sharks No More Excuses
13 Dallas Stars steady as it goes
17 somthing off my chest
21 KINGS HAVE A POSTIVE FUTURE
27 Sharks No More Excuses
03 Boston Next on my List
08 Sabres
12 HABS CONTENDER?
15 The Sens are they Toast of the east
20 The Panthers why are you trading Olli
08 Sabres
12 HABS CONTENDER?
15 The Sens are they Toast of the east
20 The Panthers why are you trading Olli
05 KIDS SPEAK OUT
09 TIME TO SUPPORT OUR FANS FIRST THE PREDS
22 Flames on the weekend
26 FLAMES WAIVE THREE
09 TIME TO SUPPORT OUR FANS FIRST THE PREDS
22 Flames on the weekend
26 FLAMES WAIVE THREE
03 FLAMES ROSTER MOVES AN OBSERVATION SO FAR
10 BERTUZZI BACK LASH
15 TIME TO STICK UP FOR MCCABE TAKE THAT LEAFS FANS
19 Andre Roy is appearantly a Flame?
21 First Day Goalies rookie Camp Report
23 CAMP DAY 2 THE FORWARDS AND DEFENSEMEN REPORT
24 Day 3 The Goalies come to play
24 DAY 4 CAMP CALGARY FLAME PROSPECTS
28 In Conversatiion wit a proud Father James Spratt Dad
30 In Conversation wit a proud Father C.J. Severen's Dad
10 BERTUZZI BACK LASH
15 TIME TO STICK UP FOR MCCABE TAKE THAT LEAFS FANS
19 Andre Roy is appearantly a Flame?
21 First Day Goalies rookie Camp Report
23 CAMP DAY 2 THE FORWARDS AND DEFENSEMEN REPORT
24 Day 3 The Goalies come to play
24 DAY 4 CAMP CALGARY FLAME PROSPECTS
28 In Conversatiion wit a proud Father James Spratt Dad
30 In Conversation wit a proud Father C.J. Severen's Dad
23 FLAMES CAMP REPORT
23 today 's lines combo starting goalies
26 MY IMPRESSIONS ON THE FLAMES CAMP SO FAR
23 today 's lines combo starting goalies
26 MY IMPRESSIONS ON THE FLAMES CAMP SO FAR
05 Flames Season Preview Like anyone cares about my prediction
07 THE ISLANDERS NEED TO STAY SAVE THE LIGHTHOUSE
15 THE BLOOD OF A REAL FAN AND A SHORT GAME REPORT
18 No need to panic
19 MAYBE IT IS TIME TO PANIC
20 WHY DO I BLOG
22 GAME REPORT CAPS VS FLAMES
23 NHL MARKETING 101
26 Flames Stop Coyotes
07 THE ISLANDERS NEED TO STAY SAVE THE LIGHTHOUSE
15 THE BLOOD OF A REAL FAN AND A SHORT GAME REPORT
18 No need to panic
19 MAYBE IT IS TIME TO PANIC
20 WHY DO I BLOG
22 GAME REPORT CAPS VS FLAMES
23 NHL MARKETING 101
26 Flames Stop Coyotes
03 California Trip why I love Bertuzzi
10 THE SKY IS FALLING
14 Flames Get Killed changes needs soon?
18 THINGS THAT HAVE TO CHANGE
26 SORRY FOR THE LATE GAME REPORT KINGS FLAMES
30 FLAMES WIN SNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZE FEST BEAT CANUCKS
10 THE SKY IS FALLING
14 Flames Get Killed changes needs soon?
18 THINGS THAT HAVE TO CHANGE
26 SORRY FOR THE LATE GAME REPORT KINGS FLAMES
30 FLAMES WIN SNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZE FEST BEAT CANUCKS
04 Just my Thoughts around the NHL
06 Flames play one period but beat blues in OT
07 Flames Blank Rangers Kipper is Perfect but Adam is a Monster
23 Rant and more Rant on a little topic of Diving
28 Bork Bork 6 Sens 3
06 Flames play one period but beat blues in OT
07 Flames Blank Rangers Kipper is Perfect but Adam is a Monster
23 Rant and more Rant on a little topic of Diving
28 Bork Bork 6 Sens 3
02 THE FOLLOWING BLOG IS TOTAL NONSENSE RELAX AND HAVE A LAUGH
08 NEW YEAR 'S COMMITMENT WELL MAYBE
12 THE GOOD THE BAD THE UGLY
16 Flames and Sharks Best Game of the Season
19 HOCKEY HAPPENINGS
23 Allstar Game All that Glitter
27 Rant
31 Flames sweep Preds
08 NEW YEAR 'S COMMITMENT WELL MAYBE
12 THE GOOD THE BAD THE UGLY
16 Flames and Sharks Best Game of the Season
19 HOCKEY HAPPENINGS
23 Allstar Game All that Glitter
27 Rant
31 Flames sweep Preds
03 IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FOR FATHERS AT GAME MANDATORY TO READ
06 My son got Curtis McElhinney's stick from practice and notes
24 STOP THE MADNESS
06 My son got Curtis McElhinney's stick from practice and notes
24 STOP THE MADNESS
02 The Dead Line Research Project
08 My Prayer and thoughts go out to the Moss family
08 My Prayer and thoughts go out to the Moss family
10 Random thoughts including a Defninition of a Fan
11 Flames Be Dazzled In NJ
13 Some Issues worth discussing
16 Can you say bag skate report from Flames practice
21 GOOD ON THE ISLANDERS AND LOVE FOR THE NHL FOR ONCE
25 Observations and Congrats to the Bruins
30 Notes from Practice Game day Sharks
08 My Prayer and thoughts go out to the Moss family
08 My Prayer and thoughts go out to the Moss family
10 Random thoughts including a Defninition of a Fan
11 Flames Be Dazzled In NJ
13 Some Issues worth discussing
16 Can you say bag skate report from Flames practice
21 GOOD ON THE ISLANDERS AND LOVE FOR THE NHL FOR ONCE
25 Observations and Congrats to the Bruins
30 Notes from Practice Game day Sharks
01 A SON'S DREAM
06 Morning Practice notes
07 Heart to Heart Conversation to Canucks and Observations
10 PLAYOFF PREVIEW SHOUT OUT OF THE WEEK TO ADAM PARDY
13 Practice notes Flames Practice
21 Observations of the week as Normal An Apology to Amercians
29 A Fond Farewell to the Flames and Summary of the first round
06 Morning Practice notes
07 Heart to Heart Conversation to Canucks and Observations
10 PLAYOFF PREVIEW SHOUT OUT OF THE WEEK TO ADAM PARDY
13 Practice notes Flames Practice
21 Observations of the week as Normal An Apology to Amercians
29 A Fond Farewell to the Flames and Summary of the first round
02 Rant and I am not even a Ducks Fan
05 The NHL Continues to Embarrass Themselves
11 Jim You never learn and Hey NO garbage on the ICE
14 A World state of Panic happening
18 MY Review of the Last round
20 My Take on Phoenix Gate (Like anyone Cares)
28 COULD THE OIL HAVE THE BEST COACHES ? AND MORE THOUGHTS
05 The NHL Continues to Embarrass Themselves
11 Jim You never learn and Hey NO garbage on the ICE
14 A World state of Panic happening
18 MY Review of the Last round
20 My Take on Phoenix Gate (Like anyone Cares)
28 COULD THE OIL HAVE THE BEST COACHES ? AND MORE THOUGHTS
05 Avs and Habs change coaches and number 2 in Toronto
12 Is Danny Heatley the Super Star ?
20 Winter Classic In Calgary and Fantasy GM Who wants Hossa
28 Random thoughts on the Weekend
12 Is Danny Heatley the Super Star ?
20 Winter Classic In Calgary and Fantasy GM Who wants Hossa
28 Random thoughts on the Weekend
04 Hockey Thought oh yea Danny Heatley also
10 What Do you hate about the League this past season
16 Weekly notes ( Flames, Oilers, Habs, Hawks, Leafs,Panthers)
26 WHERE IS THE LOVE FOR THE UNSUNG HERO ?
30 Hockey Happenings
10 What Do you hate about the League this past season
16 Weekly notes ( Flames, Oilers, Habs, Hawks, Leafs,Panthers)
26 WHERE IS THE LOVE FOR THE UNSUNG HERO ?
30 Hockey Happenings
11 Obessed Humor Series time to laugh
15 Heater your running out of options.
24 MY WISH LIST
28 SCRIMAGE REPORT CANADA GAME OH CANADA DO ME PROUD
15 Heater your running out of options.
24 MY WISH LIST
28 SCRIMAGE REPORT CANADA GAME OH CANADA DO ME PROUD
03 Nothing Special Coming for the Flames
06 Frank Disscussion About Diving and Head Shots.
11 Thank You Dad and doing Something very hard.
13 Flames Trouble Fix Them.
20 UNDERSTANDING SUTTER IS LIKE PULLING TEETH.
06 Frank Disscussion About Diving and Head Shots.
11 Thank You Dad and doing Something very hard.
13 Flames Trouble Fix Them.
20 UNDERSTANDING SUTTER IS LIKE PULLING TEETH.
Very nice Flame ! Great breakdown, you hit the most important aspect and that is the team has to meet expectations to silence the fans. This team has had a hard time showing up to play a full 6o minutes, but in fairness that does not include every player. In order for this team to be successful, they need to start playing passionate heart on your sleave hockey together. When they decide as a team they want it, they will get it! Great job buddy !
Nice Blog!I agree with your overall assessment and if San Jose is an early exit in this years playoffs jobs will be lost. I love watching this team and I am hoping they can make it to the finals this year but like most teams in the league I think they could use some additional secondary scoring. The Sharks are a good team but they typically go as Joe does and if teams are able to simply lock on his line and shut him down they are in trouble. I think a player like Sundin would greatly impact this team and not only make Joe better, but perhaps take some pressure off Marleau and Cheech. Being a Sabres fan primarily I think Campbell would be a great fit in their system. If I am Doug Wilson I make runs at Sundin, Campbell and maybe one 3rd or 4th line forward that can score the odd goal. Maybe even Dumont or Erat? I think that if they could grab these players they will be playing for the Cup in a few months.
Another great blog. Keep them up Buddy!!!!
The way I see it if the Sharks can find their way out of this adversity and seemingly lack of intensity by the playoffs this team can be a juggernaut. Can it be done? I am not one to say. Just be wary of the Sharks, the sleeping giant.
Great job FLAMESTR - we continue to wait for the Sharks don't we? I starting to get the feeling that this might be the year they put everything together at the right time of year and might be that steamrolling team come playoff time. If not - Ron Wilson would be and should be gone. He's had enough talent there for enough time.
1st or 2nd round exit, and I think Ron Wilson should go. Torrey Mitchell = Clutch. Great blog!
I like the idea of Sundin and Kaberle, or Campbell, but what do you have to give up to get them. Not Mitchell, but he would be high on anyone's list. Bernier is a name tossed about, but he provides forechecking which we need to keep. Seto and Couture are a risk with injury issues and Wishart should be untouchable. We have plenty of goalie depth (outside of a true NHL back-up), but untested. I'm not sure there is enough talent in the cupboard to draw any of these players, outside a Marleau or Cheech. But they are turning their games around. What a sad state of affairs if those two lead a charge for the Leafs into the playoffs. Not sad for the Leafs of course but sad for the Sharks if they explode with goals as they have in the past. We may have to settle for a puck moving defenseman and keep our fingers crossed that the recent play of the CAP'n and Cheech are a sign of things to come and not an aberation.