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The San Jose Mercury News has a couple interesting notes about the San Jose Sharks. In this story, it’s noted that goalie Evgeni Nabokov and forward Patrick Marleau have not been asked to waive their no-trade clauses in their contracts, but Nabokov said he would if GM Doug Wilson asked him to. In addition, Marleau has talked to the GM about whether he should remain the team’s captain.
And this story notes that GM Wilson has cut ties with eight players, but he hasn’t made any “blockbuster moves” to back up his promise to retool the roster. Wilson, in the story, stresses patience.
Sharks fans out there: How patient are you? And what type of moves would you like to see Wilson make to shake up the team?
The Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul DuPont looks at the Phil Kessel contract talks, noting that no progress has been made to date. DuPont also looks at Kessel’s options, which include:
- Signing a one-year deal for a slight raise and then hoping to cash in on arbitration next summer.
- Signing a deal for about three years and $11.25 million, then hitting the UFA market in 2012.
- Forcing his way out of Boston, either by requesting a trade or refusing to sign.
- Waiting for a RFA offer sheet to come in.
What do you think the best option is for Kessel?
Allan Muir, of Sports Illustrateds’ Inside the NHL blog, has some interesting notes in a piece posted online this weekend (click here). Among them, he lists nine teams interested in Sergei Zubov and he also explains why the talented defenseman has yet to be signed.
Muir also notes that the San Jose Sharks would love to move winger Jonathan Cheechoo, and he says the former 56-goal scorer could be a nice reclamation project for certain teams. Additional notes focus on winger Alex Tanguay, St. Louis Blues prospects, the goaltending situation in Dallas and a few other topics. A nice, quick read.
