Sharks look to deny Sabres' bid for sweep of California foes

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The San Jose Sharks admittedly are in the early stage of their rebuild and quite a ways removed from re-creating their days as a Stanley Cup contender.

The Sharks, however, will look to create a good memory in honor of that time when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Before the game,the Sharks will retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 jersey. San Jose was a perennial playoff team