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Old 10-08-2008, 07:20 PM
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Sharks assign McLaren, 2 Others to Worcester
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA (TICKER) —The San Jose Sharks on Wednesday assigned veteran defenseman Kyle McLaren to Worcester of the American Hockey League.

McLaren, who was placed on waivers on Tuesday, recorded three goals and eight assists in 61 games for San Jose last season - his fifth with the team after being acquired from the Boston Bruins in 2003.

The 31-year-old was drafted ninth overall by Boston in 1995 and earned a spot on the All-Rookie team as the youngest player in the league at age 18.

In corresponding moves, the Sharks also assigned right wings Riley Armstrong and Brad Staubitz to their AHL affiliate.

Worcester opens its regular season against the Lowell Devils on Saturday.
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Old 10-08-2008, 07:31 PM
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does Kyle have to clear waivers on his way back up to San Jose if and when they decide to call him up?
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Old 10-08-2008, 07:42 PM
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I still can't believe no one picked him up and he will not be starting in the nhl this year.
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Old 10-08-2008, 07:46 PM
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I still can't believe no one picked him up and he will not be starting in the nhl this year.
This is what I'm shocked at too. I would've thought someone could use him.
Watch him get snapped up if put on re-entry waivers tho. At $1.25M that would be a steal.
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Old 10-08-2008, 09:43 PM
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I'm with you guys who are surprised no one wanted McLaren. He'll definitely get picked up for half price on re-entry waivers if he ever gets called back up though.
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I'm with you guys who are surprised no one wanted McLaren. He'll definitely get picked up for half price on re-entry waivers if he ever gets called back up though.
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As soon as rob blake gets hurt they will try to bring him back up quick
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Old 10-08-2008, 09:45 PM
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Even McLaren at full price ($2.5 million) should have been claimed, IMO.
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:12 PM
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As soon as rob blake gets hurt they will try to bring him back up quick
No they won't, because if they put him on re-entry waivers and no one claims him they will be on the hook for his entire salary which would put them over the cap.

What you guys aren't understanding is that McLaren has negative value. I love the guy, he was one of my favorite players on the Sharks for awhile, but he hasn't played a full season in I don't know how long, he's getting really slow, his big hits are dwindling down every year, and he's often out of position. There is not a team out there that will pick up McLaren for $2.5 mil.
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:23 PM
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In the meantime, Staubitz is back to Worcester. Not much of a surprise, but there it is.
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:40 PM
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I am actually in shock that McLaren is in this position.
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to think that Jeff Finger will be making 4 million or whatever his first year of that gross contract is, and Kyle McLaren could've been had for a fraction of that is nuts. God I hope Martin Skoula goes to bed each night and thanks the stars above him that there is a team crazy enough to keep him on the roster let alone pay him money.
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What you guys aren't understanding is that McLaren has negative value. I love the guy, he was one of my favorite players on the Sharks for awhile, but he hasn't played a full season in I don't know how long, he's getting really slow, his big hits are dwindling down every year, and he's often out of position. There is not a team out there that will pick up McLaren for $2.5 mil.
I hear what you are saying and I agree McLaren isn't the same player he once was. However as someone else mentioned, if Jeff Finger can get paid $3.5 million, Kyle McLaren for $2.5 million is a steal. Even with that price he'd still be an upgrade on most teams top six defensemen. And there are a few teams that can afford to take on his salary.
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McLaren isnt what he used to be but he is far better than to be sent down. Its so weird.
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Not a fan of this guy but to be honest, this is not fair. Hope someone gets to pick him up at 50%
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Old 10-09-2008, 01:24 AM
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What the f**k is McLaren doing in the AHL?
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