Page Is Steering Clear of Tavares’ Trade Talk

Coach Pierre Page refused on Monday to discuss possible trades that could bolster the Ducks’ depth at center. Team president Tony Tavares said last week dealing for a creative center is the Ducks’ top trading priority.

But Page would not comment, other than to say, “I’m staying out of it. I’m not making any comments. I think talking about trades hurt morale there for a while. The guys know you’re working hard with them, then all of a sudden you’re trying to move them.

“Maybe the answer will come from within.”

Page also said he might move physical center Mark Janssens to left wing in order to have more muscle there. Janssens is the Ducks’ top faceoff winner. Presumably, he will continue to take faceoffs while playing on the wing.

TONIGHT

at San Jose

* 7:30

* Fox Sports West 2

Site--San Jose Arena.

Radio--KRLA 1110, KCKC 1350, KPLS 830.

Records--Ducks 17-25-9, Sharks 18-24-7.

Record vs. Sharks--0-3.

Update--The Ducks are unbeaten (2-0-1) in three consecutive games and the Sharks are unbeaten (2-0-2) in four. Paul Kariya has five goals and five assists in three games since the All-Star break. Teemu Selanne has three goals and four assists since the break.