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If we are to believe Wilson's post trade comments Goldobin was passed up, not because of skill, but because of style of play. He didn't fit in with what both Wilson and DeBoer felt the team needed and the direction they wanted it to go. Goldobin has been the best forward for the Cuda this year...

From what I understand Vrbata has a really messed up contract as far as playoff bonus qualifiers go that would have caused a lot of issues for a lot of teams cap wise next year. I like Hansen much better for the Sharks. He's a much more complete player who adds more to the team than Vrbata would...

It's not hate for Goldobin more like frustration. He's a kid who works extremely hard off the ice and in practice to improve parts of his game but doesn't bring that same work ethic consistently come game time. He's super skilled offensively but the defensive side of his game is lacking. It has...

It's a back injury according to DeBoer.

If you want to add veteran experience then hope the Stars are sellers at the deadline and try to pick up Patrick Sharp. At least he still has the speed and skill to play the game at a high level and fast pace.

They dont need anymore leadership. They need to keep the speed and skill they finally have in the line up. Right now their only need is to find someone who will make the Joes more effective at even strength because those two have been an absolute disaster when they are not on the ice with either...

Hell no to both Doan and Iginla on any line.

If the Sharks are looking at dmen they will go rental with the possibility to re-sign. They will look at someone like Shattenkirk who has listed San Jose as a desired destination. All reports I've read have the Sharks in the market for a scoring forward. They've been linked to Landeskog or...

With the Sharks current forward depth it's really hard to say. Last report I saw was he'd look to make the move when he felt he could make the NHL club. He did sign a new two year deal with his Euro club this summer.

Roy is out with a knee injury and listed as out indefinitely. He was outstanding in camp and the couple games he did play in jrs. Mueller is still improving. Small sample size but his decision making with the puck in the defensive zone has been much quicker and better so far. Heed played...

I don't know if any of you watch the Cuda games but Goldobin, LeBanc, Heed, and Ryan have all been ridiculously good. All of them look ready for some time with the big club.

Meier assigned to the Cuda for an unofficial conditioning assignment. Carpenter has been recalled for the road trip.

If DeBoer keeps matching the 4th line against the oppositions top line their possession numbers are not going to be the best but the mismatches it creates for the other lines should result in even better possession numbers and more offense for them.

I was a bit skeptical of the Nieto-Wingels-Karlsson 4th line when I saw it being used in the preseason but watching them live last night got rid of my doubts. That's a three headed monster on the forecheck and they did well matching up a lot against Kopitar's line.

My guess is because the plan has always been to move Hertl to center. With Thonton's time running short maybe they figure now is the time to make that move full time. DeBoer is pretty fluid with his forwards keeping pairs together and rotating a third in and out. Most likely Hertl will play with...

Prior to the mono DeBoer had said Meier was going to slot next to the Joe's. Now though, I would expect him to get a couple games in the AHL to get his energy back before being put on the NHL roster. Hertl has been used exclusively at center this preseason and it looks like he is going to slot...

Wingels, Karlsson, Nieto can all be made available and it wouldn't have much impact on the team.

They cannot select more than 2 from any team but have to select at least one from each and 30 must me signed for 17/18. They also must meet the cap floor requirements. 30 is the minimum they can select in the draft. Any player with two or less pro years experience is ineligible. Next year will...

Karlsson and Martin are not much of a loss for the team after this season. As far as Martin is concerned, after this season his cap space would be more valuable to the team than he is. Donskoi might fall under the 2nd year pro rule and not need to be protected. I'm not sure if they count Euro...

first off re-signed or not he will still be under contract at the time of the expansion draft and is eligible to be selected if not protected. It's just a gamble to select someone who will be up for UFA 10 days after the draft. Not the smartest move to pick someone in that situation but for a...

If Burns isn't signed before the expansion draft then he will hit the UFA market and the Sharks will loose him anyway. He will in all likelihood be re-signed before the start of this season.

If Burns doesn't have a NMC in his new contract they will protect him over Martin. I think they would protect Schlemko over Martin as well.

Donskoi has a terrible shot. It's weak and not very accurate. He is also a pass first player. I wouldn't count on him for more than 15 goals. Boedker has a strong shot but doesn't use it very often. Especially at even strength. To this point in his career Boedker has not been a good ES scorer...

On paper it looks good but Boedkers possession stats concern me a bit. He doesn't drive possession as much as someone with his speed should. Hopefully moving from a primary to secondary role on offense and being paired with better possession players like Couture and Donskoi will help. If he's...

Oh crap, there goes the planet!