Sharks Midsummer Roster Projection: Defense

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While theoretically one of the two who miss out on that job could be used as the Sharks' seventh defenseman, it would make much more sense to let them get more playing time under their belt at the American Hockey League level.The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks55 Days to Opening Night: Derrick PouliotOver the years, there have been a total of six players to wear the number 55 for the San Jose Sharks. 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