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2011 Sharks Team Preview: Sharks Tightening Up the Defense

September 18, 2011

Dan Boyle now has some help back at the blueline, following the acquisition of Brent Burns.

Neutral Zone Wrap: Second Round Preview

April 28, 2011

Evan Berofsky likes Patrick Marleau and the Sharks to advance in the second round over the Wings.

The Daily Puck: Surging Blackhawks

March 24, 2011

Corey Crawford's shutout of the Panthers helped keep the Hawks in competitive shape in the uber-tight Western Conference.

The Daily Puck: Callahan on Target

March 23, 2011

The Daily Puck: Dropping Saturday's Puck

March 19, 2011

Whether Vincent Lecavalier's retaliatory slash on P.K. Subban was justified is questionable. There's no questioning the pain delivered, though.

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Wallin is not a defenseman that will help you win fantasy championships, but the same cannot be said for the Sharks. This clutch veteran rearguard won a Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006, and San Jose probably could afford more winners like him on the squad. Wallin should help out in penalty killing situations and delivering hits, but he's one to avoid in fantasy circles thanks to limited offensive potential.

Considering Wallin’s 10 points from last season tied a career high, we don’t anticipate owners fighting over his services in draft rooms. Instead, he’s somewhat reliable as a stay-at-home defenseman for the Canes.

For fantasy purposes, Wallin is a nonentity. He doesn't score goals; he doesn't feed goal-scorers; and he doesn't rack up penalty minutes. Unless you participate in a stay-at-home-defensemen-only league, you have no reason to put him on your draft list.

Wallin doesn't deserve serious consideration in even deep fantasy leagues, as he's a stay-at-home defenseman who has just two power play points in his six-year NHL career.

Wallin is on the Carolina roster for his defense, not for his scoring. He doesn't even add a significant amount of sin bin time. There is no reason to add him to your fantasy roster.

Wallin isn't enough of an offensive force to merit a selection in your draft. He's a solid defender with good size, but for his career, only 1 in 25 of his shots finds the net. You should pass.