An interesting bit of news from the Ottawa Sun. Patrick Marleau’s no trade clause apparently kicks in on January 1st, 2008 – so we can expect these Marleau rumors to continue the next few weeks and then finally disappear…..or come to fruition. While I think the Sharks need some new blood and an infusion of energy, trading Patty and getting equal value is going to be difficult. I don’t see Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal offering anything that can help this team RIGHT NOW become better and take steps to defeat the Red Wings or the Ducks in a seven game series. Vermette and a pick? Kaberle for Marleau and McLaren? No thanks.

Will Patty stay or will he go?