Wallin invokes NTC to get an extension with San Jose, Wilson stands firm on set rules

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN sheds a little light on the Wallin situation, which was one of the weirdest non-trades in Sharks history.

Previous reports stated that trade talks stalled when an extension couldn't be ironed out. That didn't make any sense, since Wilson has a consistent rule of not talking contracts during the regular season.

That was the case, as it appears as if Wilson would not extend Wallin as part of this trade. Wallin wasn't too keen on that, and with Wilson's refusal on an extension, the trade never went through.

[Update]: WTC reports trade talks are back on.

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I'm curious what was offered to the 'Canes.

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by idunno723 on Feb 6, 2010 9:51 PM PST reply actions

Guessing it was Mitchell.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 6, 2010 9:55 PM PST up reply actions

Not Slowie?

by 420Sharksfan on Feb 6, 2010 10:04 PM PST up reply actions

Not for Wallin.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 6, 2010 10:06 PM PST up reply actions

I heard the Canes were very keen on Joslin.

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 7, 2010 12:58 AM PST up reply actions

Oh god....

This is gonna give me deadline blue balls

by skilletboy on Feb 6, 2010 11:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Wallin is such a prude... give it up already!

We’re going to have to start feeding him wine coolers.

by Mr Tea on Feb 7, 2010 12:54 AM PST up reply actions

Interesting piece by LeBrun.

Interesting, yet not too surprising to see that Whitney could have gone to the Kings, when the contender was reported to be the Pens. Weird.

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 7, 2010 12:58 AM PST reply actions

Can this get done with already?

this is like the Brett Favre saga

by StevieV17 on Feb 7, 2010 7:11 AM PST reply actions

haha the Brett Favre saga will never end

by thecity23 on Feb 7, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions

HAHA

fortunately, this one has

by StevieV17 on Feb 7, 2010 3:57 PM PST up reply actions

I feel like he’s going to have to score a hat trick in his first game otherwise the entire fanbase will be disappointed.

All joking aside, this is weird, but I’m sure it goes on a lot behind closed doors throughout the league. It’s kind of unfortunate that it went public so early in the negotiations.

That and the fact that he’s a third pairing defenseman. Sure he’s got value, but this is something you’d expect for a premier player with multiple suitors. San Jose is the only one involved right now by the looks of things.

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by Mr. Plank on Feb 7, 2010 8:02 AM PST reply actions

Ehh… I’m hoping this doesn’t get done. I don’t like one bit of it.

by Ronnibily on Feb 7, 2010 9:39 AM PST up reply actions

OT

Right now the Pens are playing the Caps. Ovechkin has a 3 goals and Crosby has 2. I think it’s an NHL conspiracy against Patrick Marleau.

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by idunno723 on Feb 7, 2010 11:28 AM PST reply actions

Winning the Richard trophy is tough, especially against a healthy Ovechkin. Kudos to Patrick to stay in the lead for as long as he has.

I’m going to get all Earl Sleek here, and hope that Marleau breaks 50, but doesn’t get the hardware so the Sharks can afford to resign him. In fact, no individual hardware for any Shark! But I want the performance!

by ievans on Feb 7, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions

I don't get it

Why are we still pursuing this trade?

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by CTGray on Feb 7, 2010 11:55 AM PST reply actions

Why indeed

Waillin solves no problems. Id rather use joslin, who hasnt been good, than pay for another 3rd line D. And if we give up mitchell who has played the 3rd/4th line center role very well, im gonna be pissed. I think if we dumped huskins joslin and possibly clowe for waillin and whitney i might be ok. gleason and whitney tho…. Wishfull thinking.

by Madhatter on Feb 7, 2010 12:08 PM PST via mobile reply actions