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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 3080609" data-attributes="member: 2012">Sharks No. 1: Nabakov vs. ToskalaTSN.ca Staff9/22/2006 4:44:01 PMSan Jose Sharks netminder Evgeni Nabakov had an impressive premiere last night against the Canucks in a 4-3 win.But will he have enough to keep up the pace in order to regain his top status in the shark tank?His nemesis in this battle is Vesa Toskala.  The Finnish netminder carried the team in the back half of last season, while Nabakov recovered from numerous injuries.Nabakov can only do his best and let the cards fall where they may.  The Oakland Tribune reports Nabakov stating, ''I don't pay attention what the rumors are. Doug will do whatever he needs to do.''They also noted that one piece working in Nabakov's favour is the inclusion of a no-trade clause in his contract.In the shadows of this battle is Nolan Schaefer, the team's 5th round draft pick in 2000.  Schaefer may be the heir apparent in the Sharks organization, depending on the direction San Jose decides to go.With the big two (Nabakov and Toskala) carrying  larger salaries, Schaefer might fit in as a short term student to the better teacher of the two.  If the Sharks decide to carry both Nabakov and Toskala, Schaefer may be sent packing either to the minors or used as trade bait to shore up another position.</blockquote>