Yardbarker: Milan Michalek

Senators Enjoy The Moment

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:53:52 -0500

From the Ottawa Sun, after last night’s 7-1 victory against Tampa Bay, If Milan Michalek didn’t already feel at home in Ottawa, the welcome wagon yelled its approval last night. ... It was Michalek’s first career hat trick and he became the second Senators player to score two short-handed goals in a game (Marian Hossa did it against Florida on Nov. 18, 2000) . “It’s awesome. It was great to see everybody standing and clapping for me,” said Michalek. “It’s a great feeling. Hope...

Michalek's hat trick a special one as Sens cruise

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:28:37 -0500

Milan Michalek had his first three-goal game in the NHL, scoring twice short-handed and once on a power play in the Ottawa Senators' 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Sens strike Lightning for seven goals, Michalek has 3

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:54:40 -0500

Milan Michalek had his first three-goal game in the NHL, scoring twice short-handed and once on a power play in the Ottawa Senators' 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.

Michalek's first hat trick leads Senators in rout

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:33:17 -0500

OTTAWA (AP) -Milan Michalek had his first three-goal game in the NHL, scoring twice short-handed and once on a power play in the Ottawa Senators' 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Sens, Sharks do well in Heatley trade

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:25:41 -0500

Adding Milan Michalek will help Ottawa, but The Hockey News says both the Sharks and Senators did well in the Dany Heatley trade.

Sharks acquire LW Dany Heatley from Ottawa for Jonathan Cheechoo and Milan Michalek

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:49:00 -0500

The San Jose Sharks acquired left wing Dany Heatley and a 2010 5th round draft pick from the Ottawa Senators for wingers Jonathan Cheechoo and Milan Michalek and a 2010 2nd round draft pick. Two days after an unconfirmed trade report surrounding Patrick Marleau was lent credence by ESPN, an official Sharks press release announced the specifics of this trade. The 28-year old Heatley registered 39 goals and 72 points for Ottawa in 2008-09, and has twice hit the 50-goal 100-point plateau in 05-...

Source: Heatley to SJ for a package involving Marleau/Michalek

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:32 -0500

Howdy from a now sunny again Ottawa. Rumoured from a source saying Dany Heatley is off to play with Big Joe in San Jose for a package including Patrick Marleau and/or Milan Michalek. Wasn't I just talking about these guys earlier today? Again, rumour only as of now. Nothing else out of the Sens camp...given the need to deal Dany and our cap situation we looked like a 'Day 2'-type team anyways. Colin Jeffrey www.mvn.com/colinjeffrey's301

Vlasic Helps Canada Advance

Thu, 07 May 2009 18:12:00 -0500

At the IIHF World Championships in Switzerland, one Sharks player advanced and one fell in the quarterfinals. Marc-Edouard Vlasic and his Team Canada topped Latvia, but Milan Michalek and the Czech Republic were toppled by Sweden. For Vlasic, l...

Sharks Stave Off Elimination, Win Game 4: Don't Call It A Comeback!

Thu, 01 May 2008 01:58:03 -0500

The Sharks were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Stars on Wednesday evening with a 2-1 victory in Dallas. The series now shifts back to San Jose for game 5, and the Sharks are still swimming uphill for the foreseeable future. The one comfort that Sharks fans can take from this game (and yesterday!) is that the Captain, Patrick Marleau is not about to just give in and go home. Nabokov has also played great in the crease, and with out these two players the Sharks are coming home losers. At least now the Sharks can take a little respect with them in the off-season.

Picking Your Fantasy Hockey Keepers

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:56:42 -0500

As the fantasy hockey season comes to an end, it is almost that time to start thinking about next year - especially if you're in a keeper league. In order to help you make the right decisions on keepers, FIO staff writer Greg Gibeault lays the groundwork for things to consider when choosing your keepers. This article may open your eyes to some outside/intangible factors that could influence your feelings.

Ehrhoff says hard work is key for Sharks

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:14:23 -0500

The biggest German moment in NHL history was Uwe Krupp's triple overtime, Stanley Cup-winning goal for Colorado in Game Four of the 1996 Stanley Cup finals versus Florida. But Krupp, currently coaching his country's national team, could see his "title" challenged if the San Jose Sharks win their first Cup in 2008, as many pundits expect. With a German backup goalie (Dimitri Patzold), defenseman (Christian Ehrhoff), and forward (Marcel Goc), the Bay Area franchise boasts more...

Week 7 IR Report

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:41:21 -0500

One of FIO's weekly fantasy hockey columns, staff writer Tim Hays discusses those players on the IR, those that are Day-to-Day, and other mentionable scares in the world of fantasy hockey. Check this article each and every week on Wednesdays.

Fantasy Watch: Buy & Sell - Nov 7

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:51:29 -0500

Illegal Curve gives tips to all you poolies on which players to accquire and which players to deal away.

Contract extension in works for Sharks' Michalek?

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:00:21 -0500

David Pollak of the Mercury News reports that the San Jose Sharks may be close to signing forward Milan Michalek to a long-term contract extension.