Experienced?

The Sharks used two sheets of ice today, skated for well over an hour.  Mitchell practiced on the third line without sharing the spot with Handzus.  Evidently he suffered no ill effects from yesterday’s practice.  Clowe was still out, which is alarming despite the assurances that he will be fine for Game 1.  When teams start using playoff-speak, I need to see with my own eyes to believe.

That Brian Elliott was injured in practice has most people thinking Halak will start for the Blues.  Since they traded Bishop away, they don’t have an experienced NHL backup.  I don’t think it matters a lot unless Elliott’s injury is a lot more severe than anyone thinks.

I keep hearing predictions that say the Sharks have more recent playoff experience than the Blues, but the Blues will win the series anyway.  Pshaw.  If the Sharks can beat the Blues even once,  why not four times?  I want to look at the other, more verifiable claim: that the Sharks have more playoff experience than the Blues have and this matters.  I know it matters, I believe the Sharks have more experience, but sometimes I like to make lists anyway.

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