Marcel Goc News

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Marcel Goc's first goal as a Predator came in a building very familiar to him.

Dan Boyle scored with a minute left in the third period to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Shea Weber plays a key role in so many facets of the Predators' game that it's hard to figure where the team most will miss the injured defenseman.

Predators prospect Andreas Thuresson had somewhat of an interesting weekend. When word reached Milwaukee that the Predators were looking to recall a wing to replace the injured Martin Erat, surely he had to be thinking, "This could be my chance." Friday night would be his last opportunity to show what he had before the call came from Nashville with ...

Marcel Goc #9 of the Nashville Predators tries to pass the puck against Quintin laing #53 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on October 17, 2009 in Washington, DC.

Dustin Byfuglien and Tomas Kopecky scored in a 28-second span early in the second period to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 3-1 on Thursday night.

The Predators' 6-0 loss to Dallas on Wednesday ensured that one set of ugly numbers remained the same for Nashville: Through five games, only four Predators forwards have produced points - Jason Arnott, Patric Hornqvist, Steve Sullivan and J.P. Dumont.

Four games in to the season, an interesting, and troubling, trend has emerged for the Nashville Predators.A All six goals scored have come from the number one line, with Jason Arnott netting three goals, Patric Hornqvist two, and Steve Sullivan one.A No other Predator has been able to find the back of the net, and this team must have contributions ...

Pekka Rinne made his point Saturday. But not even his spectacular effort could produce one for the Predators.

When the Predators signed Marcel Goc in August, they knew they were getting a multifaceted forward with plenty of NHL experience.

There's no truth to the rumor that the Sharks sought out offseason counseling from "Groundhog Day" star Bill Murray.

But he certainly made up for lost time. The Sharks made their two big statements of intent as the summer was winding down.

San Jose Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson says he performs an autopsy at the end of every season.

Marcel Goc #11 of the San Jose Sharks skates toward the action during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinal Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on April 16, 2009 at HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.

Patrick Marleau's second goal of the game came 2:29 into overtime and lifted the San Jose Sharks to a 5-4 preseason win over the Phoenix Coyotes.

After yet another early exit from the postseason last year, Sharks GM Doug Wilson promised some "significant changes." Rumors were flying about that at-least one of the Sharks' "big three" including Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Evgeni Nabokov would have a new employer come the 2009-10 season.

Many of the shots came in rapid spurts, like machine-gun fire, and Roberto Luongo didn't even flinch.

After spending the last few offseasons trying to come up with explanations for early playoff exits, the San Jose Sharks think they've finally found somebody who can actually fix the problem.

The Ottawa Senators have sent disgruntled winger Dany Heatley to San Jose in exchange for Milan Michalek, Jonathan Cheechoo and a second-round pick.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Sticking with the theme of 2009, "change" has been the word circling around the San Jose Sharks this offseason.