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FROM SHARKS MEDIA RELEASES
Tampa trades Dan Boyle, Brad Lukowich to Sharks JULY 4, 2008 -- SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the team has acquired defensemen Dan Boyle and Brad Lukowich from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defensemen Matt Carle and Ty Wishart, a first round selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and a fourth round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Boyle, who will turn 32 on July 12, posted 25 points (4-21=25) in just 37 games while accumulating 57 penalty minutes. He missed 36 games due to wrist surgery after having a skate slice his wrist in the preseason. He returned to the lineup with a two-goal performance on Jan. 24 vs. Ottawa. “Dan is one of the elite offensive-minded defensemen in the League today,” said Wilson. “Being able to acquire an elite player in his prime that has won a Stanley Cup will help this organization get to where we want to go.” Boyle was named to the NHL’s Second All-Star Team in 2006-07 when he finished fourth amongst all League defensemen in points (20-43=63) and was second in goals. In 523 career games over eight NHL seasons with Tampa Bay and Florida, he has posted 292 points (76-216=292), 34 power play goals and 338 penalty minutes. He helped Tampa Bay to a Stanley Cup in 2003-04 and in 45 career playoff games, all with Tampa Bay, he has 22 points (3-19=22) and a +6 plus/minus rating. On Feb. 9, 2008, he was inducted into the University of Miami (OH) Hall of Fame, where he spent his four-year collegiate career. In his time there, he posted 147 points (40-107=147) in 148 games and was a Hobey Baker Award finalist during his senior year of 1997-98. Boyle was originally signed by Florida as a free agent on March 30, 1998. He was acquired by Tampa Bay on Jan. 7, 2002 for a fifth-round selection in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. In addition, he has represented Canada at the 2005 World Championships and the 2006 Olympics. Lukowich, 31, totaled seven points (1-6=7) in 59 games for Tampa Bay last season. He led the team with 153 hits and his 108 blocked shots were third. In 582 career games, he has posted 103 points (22-81=103), 353 penalty minutes and has a +33 plus/minus. The ten-year veteran has spent time in Dallas, Tampa Bay, the New York Islanders and New Jersey. Lukowich has won two Stanley Cups in his career, the first coming with Dallas in 1999 and the second with Tampa Bay in 2004. In seven postseason stints, he has six points (1-5=6) in 65 games with 22 penalty minutes. “Brad is a tough competitor that isn’t afraid to give up his body for the sake of the team,” said Wilson. “He has won two Stanley Cups and he knows that everyone on a team needs to play a role in order to achieve the ultimate success.” The six-foot-one, 200-pound native of Cranbrook, British Columbia was originally selected by the New York Islanders in the fourth round (90th overall) of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. Carle, 23, posted 15 points (2-13=15) in 62 regular season games this season. He was originally selected by San Jose in the second round (47th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. In 151 NHL games with San Jose, Carle posted 63 points (16-47=63), including being named to the 2007 NHL All-Rookie Team. He appeared in 33 playoff games with the Sharks, posting 9 points (2-7=9) and a +4 plus/minus rating. “We really feel that Matt will have tremendous success in this League,” said Wilson. “But you have to give to get and we felt that this move will ultimately help us get to where we want to get.” Wishart, 20, split the season between Prince George and Moose Jaw of the Western Hockey League and led all defensemen with 67 points (16-51=67). In four seasons at the WHL level, Wishart registered 161 points (33-128=161) in 262 games played. Wishart was originally selected by San Jose in the first round (16th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. “We wish Ty the best in his development,” said Wilson. “We feel he has a bright future ahead of him and wish him the best.” Sharks sign Blake JULY 3, 2008 -- SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the team has signed Group III unrestricted free agent defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year contract. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blake, 38, is tied for fourth among active NHL defensemen (T-22nd in NHL history) with 702 points (223-479=702) and first among active defensemen in goals (223, 14th in NHL history) in 1,127 career NHL regular season games with Los Angeles and Colorado. He just finished his 18th career season in 2007-08, recording 31 points (9-22=31) in 71 games with Los Angeles. He posted five power play goals and accumulated 98 penalty minutes. “Rob is a tremendous competitor that has been one of the top defensemen in this League for many years,” said Wilson. “While he has enjoyed mentoring the young guys, great players need the ability to win in order to thrive and his sole purpose here is to focus on winning.” The native of Simcoe, Ontario has appeared in the postseason 11 times during his career and was part of the Stanley Cup winning 2001 Colorado Avalanche team. He has appeared in 125 career NHL postseason games registering 67 points (24-43=67), 152 penalty minutes and a +5 plus/minus rating. “Rob’s skill set and intangibles speak for themselves,” said Sharks head coach Todd McLellan. “I coached Nicklas Lidstrom for the last three years and Rob is the same age as him. Rob, like Nicklas, has proven to be a leader on a championship-winning team and any coach would be lucky to have a player of his caliber.” Blake’s decorated career includes being named to the 1991 NHL All-Rookie Team, a Norris Trophy in 1998, NHL First All-Star Team honors in 1998, NHL Second All-Star Team honors in 2000, 2001 and 2002 and seven All-Star appearances (1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004). “I’ve gotten to play with Rob at several international tournaments and we’ve built a friendship over the years,” said Sharks center Joe Thornton. “He’ll fit right into our group and more importantly will help us win. He is extremely talented and can play, and excel, in every situation.” Internationally, Blake has represented Canada in nine competitions including the Olympic Games (1998, 2002, 2006), the World Championships (1991, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999) and the World Cup of Hockey (1996 – did not play in 2004 due to injury but was on roster). Blake played his collegiate hockey at Bowling Green State University from 1987-1990 posting 104 points (39-65=104) in 131 games. He was a Hobey Baker Award finalist and an NCAA West First Team All-American in 1990. McLellan new Sharks coach Former Detroit Red Wings Assistant Coach Becomes Seventh Head Coach in Franchise History JUNE 12, 2008 -- SAN JOSE -- San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that Todd McLellan has been named as the new head coach of the San Jose Sharks. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “Todd McLellan has an excellent track record and has had success
at every level of coaching in his career,” said Wilson. “He comes from one of
the top organizations in all of sports and has been exposed to some of the
brightest hockey minds in the game including Jim Devallano, Ken Holland, Scotty
Bowman, Steve Yzerman and Mike Babcock, along with Jacques Lemaire, to name just
a few. We feel that Todd is an excellent fit for our hockey team now and in the
future.” Boucher signs JUNE 26, 2008 -- SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the team has re-signed Group III unrestricted free agent goaltender Brian Boucher (BOO-shay) to a one-year contract. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Brian came in and played very well for us down the stretch,” said Wilson. “With his regular season and postseason experience, it gives us a goaltending tandem that is second-to-none in the NHL.” Boucher, 31, appeared in five games for the Sharks during the 2007-08 season and posted a record of 3-1-1 with a 1.76 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage. Boucher also became the first goaltender in franchise history to record a shutout victory in his Sharks debut by stopping 24 shots on March 1 in a 2-0 win at St. Louis. Prior to joining the Sharks, Boucher played seven NHL seasons with Philadelphia, Phoenix, Calgary, Chicago and Columbus. He spent the majority of the 2007-08 season with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League, where he posted a 23-16-1 record with a 2.47 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage with four shutouts in 42 games. In 225 NHL games, Boucher has an 80-97-34 record with a 2.77 goals-against average and an .898 save percentage, along with 14 shutouts. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he has posted an 11-8 record with a 2.06 goals-against average, a .916 save percentage and one shutout in 22 games. The native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island was originally selected in the first round (22nd overall) in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was signed by the Sharks as a free agent on Feb. 26, 2008. Joe Pavelski signs JUNE 26, 2008 -- SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed Group II restricted free agent Center Joe Pavelski to a two-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Joe has shown that he can play at a high level at both ends of the rink for our team,” said Wilson. “Having come from a winning background, he has become an important part of our team and will continue to be moving forward.” The 23-year-old Pavelski set career highs in goals (19), assists (21) and points (40) in 2007-08. In addition to his offensive numbers, he finished tied for 12th among NHL forwards in blocked shots (59). He also holds the franchise record with ten shootout goals in 14 opportunities, including converting seven out of 11 chances during the 2007-08 season. During the postseason, he was tied for the team lead in goals with Ryane Clowe (five) and tied for second with Clowe in points (5-4=9). Pavelski also led San Jose with three game-winning goals during the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which tied for third most in the League. In 2006-07, Pavelski finished 12th in goals (14), T-7th in game-winning goals (three), T-8th in power play goals (five) and 13th in points (28) among all NHL rookies. In 46 games with the Sharks, Pavelski recorded 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) and 18 penalty minutes. The five-foot-eleven, 195-pound native of Plover, Wisconsin was selected by San Jose in the seventh round (205th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Jeremy Roenick signs JUNE 26, 2008 -- SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed Group III unrestricted free agent center Jeremy Roenick to a one-year contract. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Jeremy Roenick was a tremendous influence for our team on and off the ice this past season,” said Wilson. “He has built a strong connection with both the players in the locker room and the fans of San Jose by showing, night-in and night-out, his passion and dedication to the game of hockey.” In 2007-08, Roenick finished eighth on the team with 33 points (14-19=33) in 69 games. His ten game-winning goals (2nd NHL) and three shootout winners led the team and his combined 12 game-deciding goals led the League. Roenick hit several milestones in the 2007-08 season, including his unforgettable 500th NHL goal on Nov. 10 vs. Phoenix. He also skated in his 1,300th NHL game on Feb. 9 at Nashville and posted his 1,200th career point on March 28 at Anaheim. He was nominated by the Bay Area Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association for the Bill Masterton Trophy, presented to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication. In 1,321 NHL games with Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and San Jose, Roenick has posted 1,203 points (509 goals, 694 assists), along with 1,439 penalty minutes and a +154 plus/minus rating. Among all players in NHL history, Roenick ranks in the top 50 in goals (36th) and points (43rd) and is tied for 48th in assists. All-time among all U.S.-born players, Roenick ranks third in points, second in goals and sixth in assists. He is the only player in NHL history to lead his team in goals, assists, points and penalty minutes in two different seasons (1999-00, 2000-01 with Phoenix). The six-foot-one, 205-pound native of Boston, Mass. was originally selected in the first round (8th overall) in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by Chicago.
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