It started as a whisper and built to a roar. Oh, sorry, it’s early and I didn’t think I would ever have to address this particular rumor. Micheal Haley has played 36 games this season and, if he draws into the lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers, will play in his 37th.
Speculation has arisen in the Fear the Fin comments section yet again that this is because the Sharks want Haley to play 40 games this season. Why, you ask? The expansion draft. From capfriendly.com: Each team must expose at least two forwards who played 40+ games this season or 70+ games over the past two.