Sharks Being Sharks; Choking on a Great Start?

The world continues to turn.

The sun continues to burn.

And the San Jose Sharks choked on a great start to the season.

The pain... it Burns.

After kicking off the season on a dominant 7-0 tear, the Sharks have now dropped five games in a row bringing their record down to 7-3-3. While a record like that is good enough to earn them the fourth spot in the West for now, further struggles could see the Sharks drop down the standings, and fast.

Critics have said it time and time again, but it bears repeating; the Sharks big guns need to come up huge for them to win big, including goaltender Antti Niemi. Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton both got off to a fast start, but in the Sharks four losses, they've been held to only one point, both of which came in their second most recent 2-6 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

This team has mad potential. Cup winning potential even. But before that they need to get their shit together, big time.

In Marleau's Eyebrows We Trust

Niemi Signs Extension

The San Jose Sharks seem to be happy with goalie Antti Niemi.  Happy enough to give him a 4 year extension. 

Niemi, now signed through the 2014-15 season, is 23-15-3 with a 2.44 GAA and a .919 save percentage in 42 games.  He has 5 shutouts this season and has secured the #1 starting job on the Sharks after the departure to Evgeni Nabokov.

Niemi won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 2010 so the Sharks are hopeful that his veteren presence can guide them deep into the playoffs this year.

“This guy has a ring on his finger, and it’s very important that he continues to be part of our organization,” said GM Todd McLellan.