Center Nick Bonino’s time with the San Jose Sharks came to an end before it even really started.
A sixth-round pick in 2007 by San Jose, Bonino’s signing rights, as well as goaltending prospect Timo Pielmeier, were dealt at the 2009 trade deadline to the rival Anaheim Ducks in exchange for veteran defenseman Kent Huskins and left winger Travis Moen.
Bonino, who never signed with the Sharks, found out about the trade while still attending Boston University.
“It was funny,” Bonino said. “I was in school. I was in a class and I couldn’t really concentrate.