TheRepublic.com - Jason Demers News http://www.therepublic.com/feed/person/334b03f8d0a0465aa0b445d075284650 Jason Demers News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 Sharks rely on rookie D Matt Irwinhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/5e8e41355a8d454fa00668427772d86c/HKN--Sharks-Playoffshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/5e8e41355a8d454fa00668427772d86c/HKN--Sharks-PlayoffsSAN JOSE, California - When the San Jose Sharks moved defenseman Brent Burns to forward in March it provided an immediate spark to what had been a lackluster season to that point.]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 17:09:36 -0400Sharks F Adam Burish out for 2nd roundhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/273f2b362bf449f3affac3640013d837/HKN--Resting-Sharkshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/273f2b362bf449f3affac3640013d837/HKN--Resting-SharksSAN JOSE, California - San Jose Sharks forward Adam Burish will miss the second round of the playoffs with an upper-body injury.]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 16:41:51 -0400Sharks clinch playoffs with 3-2 win over Starshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/195b2fbcc4404efcb50cdfec0826500e/HKN--Stars-Sharkshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/195b2fbcc4404efcb50cdfec0826500e/HKN--Stars-Sharks

SAN JOSE, California - One month after being mired in ninth place in the Western Conference, just hoping to squeeze into the postseason, the San Jose Sharks have clinched a ninth straight playoff berth and can now push for home-ice advantage in the first round.]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:55:33 -0400Blue Jackets beat Sharks, 4-3http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/407f025781c94db58f3ec29037796ad8/HKN--Blue-Jackets-Sharkshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/407f025781c94db58f3ec29037796ad8/HKN--Blue-Jackets-Sharks

SAN JOSE, California - Just when it looked like Columbus might squander away key points in its playoff chase, Ryan Johansen provided a big boost to the Blue Jackets' postseason hopes.]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:14:22 -0400