The Dudes are celebrating after the Sharks vanquish the mighty Red Wings in the conference semifinals in five games.  Mike and Doug break down how it all happened, and have a conversation with Mark Smith about it.  ‘Smitty’ gives his perspective on this year’s Sharks, and fills in some personal anecdotes about some players he’s faced, and what kind of adversity he and other players have gone through in the postseason.

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Mike and Doug take over the airwaves of KDOW 1220AM and spend two hours talking hockey.  In the first hour they cover the Calgary game, the Ottawa game with the return of Milan Michalek and Jonathan Cheechoo, and start to explore the kinds of changes or moves the Sharks might contemplate.  In the second hour the Dudes talk to Mark Purdy, columnist for the San Jose Mercury News, and Mark Smith, former Shark.  After that, the listeners weigh in with their takes.

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There’s obviously a ton to talk about tonight after the Sharks dropped a disappointing loss at home to the Calgary Flames last night. Should we concerned that the Sharks are 0-2-1 against the other two division leaders in the Western Conference? What does San Jose need to do to get in the best position to win the Cup in the second half of the season? These topics and many more are on the docket for tonight and we invite you to call in and ask any question you want about the Sharks and the NHL  We’ve got two hours to kill and while Mike and I can babble alone, we’d love to hear from all our listeners that support the podcast.

Dudes on Hockey on CHOMPTALK! from 8-10pm on Sunday, December 6th

1220 AM for local Bay Area listeners or click on this link to stream online. Call 1-800-516-1220 anytime during the show to talk on the air to the Dudes.

Tonight’s on air guests!

Mark Purdy from the Mercury News

Former Shark Mark Smith. Best hair in hockey?