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The Sharks have been almost invisible in the free agent market so far, even though they have let enough players go to create some cap room.

The Sharks have come away empty-handed in their pursuit of a 24-year-old Swedish goalie being touted as the best goaltender not in the NHL.

With the disappointment that was the 2008-09 season for the San Jose Sharks, numerous fans were clamoring for general manager Doug Wilson to make a splash on the first day of free agency... by Andy Bensch 114 reads Opinion With the disappointment that was the 2008-09 season for the San Jose Sharks, numerous fans were clamoring for general manager ...

The Red Wings won't be major players, but if the Sharks need a heart transplant, they'd be wise to sign Detroit's Mikael Samuelsson.

Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, left off the team as an 18-year-old in 2006, also is on the invite list for the camp, which begins Aug.

Four more vacancies now exist on the Sharks' roster. Right wing Mike Grier, goalie Brian Boucher, defenseman Alexei Semenov and left wing Claude Lemieux all became unrestricted free agents today, and a team source said late Tuesday that none currently figures into San Jose's plans.

With the NHL free agency period right around the corner, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson has some decisions to make heading into Friday's draft... by Andy Bensch 43 reads Opinion With the NHL free agency period right around the corner, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson has some decisions to make heading into Friday's draft.

The hockey draft, as we all know, is not as exciting as other drafts. Or as exciting as draft beer, for that matter.

The next six days - from today's NHL draft in Montreal to the July 1 start of free-agent signings - could provide the first insights into Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson's plans to fix whatever ails his hockey team once the playoffs begin.

WAITING GAME: General manager Billy Beane has exchanged calls with agent Scott Boras about first-round pick Grant Green, a shortstop from USC, but the A's are figuring it could go to the wire to get Green signed, especially because Boras is representing the top overall pick, pitcher Stephen Strasburg.

Toronto Maple Leaf general manager Brian Burke may be trying hard to trade up in this year's NHL amateur draft, but Dan Garneau of the Innisfil Lakers has chosen to go in the opposite direction.

A much-in-demand Swedish goalie trying to decide where to begin his NHL career got a firsthand look at the Sharks organization Tuesday.

Fri, Jun 12, 2009 NHL veteran and sure-fire Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick will serve as a presenter next Thursday night at The Pearl Concert Theater inside of the Palms, when the annual NHL Awards ceremony hits American soil for the first time.

Todd McLellan has two teams to worry about with the Stanley Cup tournament starting in two weeks.

SJ CENTER #8 JOE PAVELSKI A LEGIT 2ND LINE CENTER ACCORDING TO SCOTT CULLEN TSN fantasy guru Scott Cullen offered his assessment of the San Jose Sharks offseason plan yesterday.

Another year, another playoff disappointment for the San Jose Sharks. Off-Season Game Plan looks at what promises to be a challenging summer for Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson.

On May 14th, the Sharks held their free-to-the-public annual event entitled "State of the Sharks." Sharks ownership was represented by Greg Jamieson, management by Doug Wilson, coaching by Todd ... by MJ Kasprzak 0 4 reads Opinion June 02, 2009 On May 14th, the Sharks held their free-to-the-public annual event entitled "State of the Sharks." Sharks ...

Doug Wilson talked about the anger and disappointment from the postseason remaining strong, "having said that we have to ramp up the autopsy and start making business decisions in the next couple of weeks, I can't let that cloud our decision making process." Wilson talked about premiere teams wanting to face pressure instead of trying to avoid it.

Trade talk is poised to heat up now that all 30 GMs have touched down in Pittsburgh.

Something tells me the Sharks will make a significant trade before next month's National Hockey League draft.