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Wilson has no timetable for naming next Sharks coach

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SAN JOSE – The last time the Sharks had a vacancy at their head coaching position, general manager Doug Wilson, by his count, spoke with 21 different candidates for the job. He chose Todd McLellan four weeks and one day after firing Ron Wilson.

Expect another exhaustive search this time around, too, now that the club and McLellan have agreed to part ways. There is no timetable.

"We don't want to rush,” said Wilson, when asked if he’d like a coach in place prior to the NHL draft in late June. “There are people that would like to coach here.