This week an important annoucement is made, and Mike and Doug break down the Sharks’ general domination in the past week’s games.  After sprinkling in some listener emails, the upcoming Capitals game is previewed, and some important NHL news stories are broken down.

 

 Episode 22 - The Domination Continues [29:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (10)

Since the Sharks are sailing smoothly (whoops, Phoenix), Mike and Doug spend this week doing a brief recap, but mostly talking about Sharks prospects and assorted interesting NHL news.

 

 Episode 21 - Of Age [26:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (74)

In a landmark podcast on a landmark night, the Sharks and Dudes on Hockey continue to roll.  After winning four in a row, the Dudes talk about what is different about this team versus past years.  After some emails, they look to the rest of the Pacific division to try and gauge upcoming challenges.

 

 Episode 20 - One Score [32:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (95)

The Sharks’ first major test of the season- the win over the Penguins- is the primary focus this week.  We’ve seen a lot of variation to the Sharks play over the past few games, and Mike and Doug break it down.

 

 Episode 19 - First Test Passed [32:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (85)

After a 5-1 start, it’s time to enjoy the view, if only for a moment.  Even though the Sharks are playing well and winning games, that doesn’t mean every aspect of their game is firing on all cylinders.  Mike and Doug try to examine where the room for improvment is, and look at other issues around the NHL, as well as the upcoming schedule.

 

 Episode 18 - Keep Them Doggies Rollin' [31:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (71)

Mike and Doug talk split-screen style in this first episode after the Sharks season has begun.  They recap the Kyle McLaren and Jeff Freisen situations, and try to identify the factors that contribute to the Sharks quick start.

 

 Episode 17 - The Season Begins [29:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (71)

Mike and Doug finish all preseason talk with more salary cap discussions, and a Pacific division preview.  Although the season has technically started, and a little bit of discussion is warranted about the Rangers and Penguins games, Sharks fans know the season doesn’t really start until October 9 with Sharks vs. Ducks.

 

 Episode 16 - Final Preparations [30:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (72)

A belated podcast this week, but still in time to discuss the home preseason games we witnessed, and break down several pending questions about the Sharks.  The salary cap situation, McLaren and Friesen situations, and other issues are debated.  Finally, Mike and Doug continue their season preview with the Northwest division, finishing up next week with the Pacific.

 

 Episode 15 - One Week To Go [32:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (65)

After months of no hockey, the Sharks are back with their annual intrasquad exhibition game, Teal and White.  Mike and Doug discuss what happened, and what might be taken away from such a game.  Next they address the most pressing issue facing the Sharks, and the question of several listener emails, the Sharks salary cap situation.  After discussing some options there, the season preview continues with the Central division.

 

 Episode 14 - Teal and White [33:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (79)

With less than a week to go before training camp starts, and a week until the first live hockey in months, Mike and Doug touch on the rookie camp, and the Mathieu Schneider situation.  Finally, the season preview continues with the Atlantic division.

 

 Episode 13 - One Week to Go [29:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (89)