San Jose Sharks head coach Ron Wilson, upper, gestures as Sharks left wing Josh Langfeld, left, and left wing Scott Thornton, right, watch the game against the Atlanta Thrashers in the second period, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) Ran on: 12-16-2005
 Sharks coach Ron Wilson can get back to barking commands at his players after a long layoff. Photo: PAUL SAKUMA