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Confident Tierney looking to take next step with Sharks

SAN JOSE – When Chris Tierney spent most of the first half of last season as the third line center it was primarily out of necessity. Logan Couture was unavailable due to injury, forcing everyone into a bigger role.

The results, both for Tierney and the team, were so-so. Tierney had three goals and five assists for eight points and a minus-11 rating in 34 games on December 30, when Couture returned for good.

As the Sharks advanced deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs, Tierney was again bumped up to the middle of the third line. This time, though, it was because he was the better option.