The Sharks have started a new winning streak against a host of ex-Sharks sprinkled among the Canadian teams, and the Dudes break it all down.  Mike and Doug also talk about the demotion of Jason Demers, and the curious claiming of Jay Leach off of waivers from Montreal.  Finally, there’s a comparison of the top-4 defensemen of the Sharks versus other top Western teams, and the speculation that a trade could be an answer to this deficiency.  Be sure to listen to the Dudes on Chomptalk this weekend- Sunday night from 8-10pm on 1220AM (or stream at http://www.kdow.biz).  The blog-off voting can be found here.

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This Thanksgiving episode discusses the crushing loss to Chicago, and the quality wins versus Philly and Anaheim.  The Dudes also address the outstanding questions about Sharks in the Olympics, like whether the Thornton-Heatley-Marleau line will be on Team Canada intact.  Also, be sure to listen to the ChompTalk radio program on AM 1220 on Sunday, December 6 from 8-10pm- hear and talk to the Dudes live!  In other news, there will be a caravan on Sharks fans going down to Anaheim on March 14, 2010, see details here, and a great video of the last roadtrip here.

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Mike and Doug wrap up the games that happened in the past week- a little up and down for the Sharks, although they remain on top of the NHL in points.  The Dudes spend some time on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have several injuries, and talk about the rumors surrounding their big three free agents- Toews, Kane, and Keith.  Then they bring up the fact that the Sharks have done a lot of shipping players to the minors, much more than any other Pacific division team.  Finally, Mike and Doug pick their biggest surprises and disappointments now that the season is a quarter over.

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The Sharks are on another run, 8-0-2 in their last ten games.  The Dudes break down the late-game winner by Dan Boyle versus Nashville, the 1-point escape against Detroit, and the hurt the Sharks put on the defending Cup Champions.  With more players coming back from injury, Mike and Doug try and figure out how the lines will sort themselves out, and if the Sharks might even make a move for a defenseman.

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The Sharks continue their roll with a shootout win over Columbus, and the Dudes continue their roll on the podcast.  Even though several Sharks are hurt, the wins keep coming.  Mike and Doug wonder what will happen to the lineup when everyone gets healthy, take some listener emails, and try and predict which Sharks might make it to the Olympics.

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In this episode, after breaking down the various games of the past week, the Dudes turn to the future.  A Hockey News article about the Blackhawks has gotten the dudes thinking how the Sharks will fit under the cap next year with Marleau and Nabby unrestricted, Seto and Pavs restricted.  Will the Sharks have to make tough choices, or will they be able to fit everyone in?

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The Dudes this week tackle many outstanding issues despite the success the Sharks have had on their road trip thus far (Washinton excepted).  Included in those issues are the failure of the Sharks to score first, the ongoing struggles of Ryane Clowe, and many others.  Mike and Doug even manage to work in a crazy trade or two.

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After a bit of a shaky start, the Sharks get 5 of 6 points in their first homestand.  Even though the season is still very young, Mike and Doug have some questions and concerns about this team.  The lengthy road trip coming up should shed some light on these unanswered questions.

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The season finally starts up again, and plenty of story lines surround the Sharks.  After the controversy over the captaincy, a decision has been made, we see plenty of new faces in the lineup, and the Sharks have already gone through some wide swings in their play.  The Dudes break down all that and more in the first podcast of the 2009-2010 season.

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After what could only be described as a middling preseason, the final cuts are about to happen, the leadership letters will be sewn on, and the Dudes are ready with their predictions for all of it.  Mike and Doug run down the surprisingly little news there was this past week, try and forecast which players will be kept, and finish the season preview with an Eastern Conference rundown.

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