Senators Trade Rumors

Spezza a maybe
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November 5
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The Ottawa Senators will be crossing their fingers that centre Jason Spezza's back feels OK when he shows up for Thursday morning's pre-game skate. That will determine whether he returns after a two-game absence and plays Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning or whether he sits again. Coach Cory Clouston was buoyed by Spezza's performance in Wednesday's practice, but said he'd reserve judgment until Thursday morning. "He looked good, so as long as everything holds true to the way it was (Wednesday), he'll play," Clouston said. Spezza was upbeat. He has been about the only beneficiary of the long layoff the team has had since playing Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. It was a plus that he ..."
Melnyk wants his money back
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November 4
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The current battle between Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk and superstar Dany Heatley could set the emotional level for the National Hockey League's next round of contract talks. The NHL has served the NHL Players' Association a grievance over a $4-million US signing bonus Melnyk had to pay Heatley on July 1 after the disgruntled forward refused a trade to the Edmonton Oilers. Melnyk wants his money back. He thinks Heatley should have accepted the trade. Heatley, who demanded a trade, had a no-movement clause in his contract, which did give him the right to veto a trade. Melnyk might be stuck by the very contract he approved for Heatley. However, at the time the possibility of a ..."
Spezza out another week
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November 3
Ottawa Sun
 
"The Senators expect to have to wait until at least the end of the week before Jason Spezza will be ready to return to the lineup. The Ottawa centre wasn't on the ice today and the team does not expect him to play Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Place. It will be the third straight game Spezza has missed with what's believed to be a back/groin injury which has hampered him since the start of training camp. "He's doubtful for Thursday," said coach Cory Clouston as the team returned to the ice today."
Spezza won't play Saturday, Volchenkov out 3 weeks
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October 30
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Jason Spezza will miss his second straight game Saturday, when the Ottawa Senators play host to the Atlanta Thrashers. The Senators will also be without defenceman Anton Volchenkov, who suffered an elbow injury Wednesday and is expected to be out for three weeks. Spezza's injury has been labelled as "upper body" injury, but has all the appearances of being a back ailment."
Sens face decision on rookie Karlsson
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October 27
Ottawa Sun
 
"There could soon be a vacancy at Hotel Alfredsson. It's the room that's been occupied by Erik Karlsson for the past month and a half. No final decision has been announced, but the Senators appear to be leaning toward sending their top prospect back to Sweden for the season. They are as excited as ever about Karlsson, the 15th overall pick in the 2008 entry draft, but they have concerns about the slight defenceman's confidence as he battles through the growing pains of his first year in the NHL. And, for the most part, it has been a battle. Karlsson, who is averaging 17:25 of ice time, has no goals and three assists through nine games. He is also tied with Alex Kovalev for the worst ..."
Michalek may sit with upper body injury
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October 24
Ottawa Citizen
 
"There will be changes to the lineup tonight as the Ottawa Senators try to rebound from their 6-5 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators, but it looks as if they will come because of injury and illness. Jason Spezza (bumps and bruises), Milan Michalek (upper body) and Pascal Leclaire (flu) were all missing from Friday's practice. Of the three, only Spezza is definitely expected to play against the Boston Bruins. Michalek and Leclaire are question marks, said coach Cory Clouston, who was still awaiting a report detailing the seriousness of Michalek's injury. As well, Jesse Winchester was missing, but only because he'd been assigned to the Binghamton Senators for a two-week conditioning ..."
GM: Karlsson staying put
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October 15
Ottawa Sun
 
"Erik Karlsson isn't going anywhere. Except back out on the ice for another 18 minutes a game or so. Senators GM Bryan Murray said the ups and downs being experienced by the 19-year-old rookie defenceman are anticipated. He said the approaching 10-game mark — beyond which will make this season count as a year for contract purposes and bring him closer to free agency — is not a factor in deciding what's best for Karlsson, the club's top pick in the 2008 draft. "I don't know why people are caught up with Erik. He's a young guy who's going to be an NHL player. Is he going to be here every game? I don't know. But the 10-game mark is not a trigger point for any outrageous decisions," said ..."
Spezza, Neil in scuffle at Senators practice
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October 9
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Jason Spezza and Chris Neil, seatmates in the Ottawa dressing room, started some fireworks at the end of today's practice with a brief fight. It started when Neil slashed Spezza. Spezza slashed back. At that point, the gloves came off. A couple of glancing blows were thrown before teammates broke up the fight. Spezza brushed it off."
Zubov asks Senators for trade
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September 30
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Another disgruntled player has asked the Ottawa Senators for a trade. Ilya Zubov, who was projected to take a serious run at a spot on the NHL team's roster but didn't even survive to final cuts, apparently isn't pleased with his demotion to AHL Binghamton. He told the press there that he and the team have already spoken about making a move. Bingo television station Fox 40 quoted him as saying: "I'm not very happy about it. It's not what I want. Both me and the Ottawa team (talked) and I might get traded soon.""
Sens place Schubert on waivers
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September 29
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The Ottawa Senators reduced their roster on Monday by putting Christoph Schubert on waivers and demoting Zack Smith to Binghamton. If Schubert clears waivers, he'll report to Binghamton. The moves leaves Ottawa's roster at 24 players. Coach Cory Clouston said it's possible two more moves will be made over the next two days, one at forward, one on defence."
Murray has deals in mind
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September 23
Ottawa Sun
 
"Senators GM Bryan Murray conceded yesterday that forward Peter Regin will start the season in Ottawa and indicated rookie defenceman Erik Karlsson is also on the verge of earning a roster spot. While that's good for the young Dane and young Swede, it means some of the team's veterans should be very nervous. With only Friday's home game against the Bruins left on the pre-season schedule before the Senators make final cuts to reach their 21-man roster, Murray will try to find a new home for a couple of veteran players to open up roster spots and save some salary cap space. "It's a hard time of year because organizations have lots of young players that are going to be looked at," said Murray. ..."
Sharks acquire Heatley
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September 13
San Jose Mercury News
 
"With one trade on the opening day of training camp, the Sharks answered two of the major questions circulating around the NHL all summer: How will the Dany Heatley melodrama end in Ottawa? And will San Jose ever make the blockbuster move everybody has been expecting since that embarrassing first-round playoff exit last spring? The Sharks acquired the high-scoring Heatley and a fifth-round draft pick Saturday from the Senators for forwards Milan Michalek and Jonathan Cheechoo and a second-round selection in a deal that turned out to be less complicated than many of the rumored transactions that surfaced in the past week. "When you get a player of this caliber, it can only make you better," ..."
Sharks deny Marleau report
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September 11
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Sharks general manager Doug Wilson told The Chronicle that an ESPN.com report that San Jose has agreed to trade the team's all-time leading scorer, Patrick Marleau, and acquire Ottawa forward Dany Heatley is "complete bull." According to ESPN.com, the Sharks have reached an agreement to send Marleau, recently stripped of his title as team captain, to Los Angeles as part of a three-way deal that would bring Heatley to San Jose and send Alexander Frolov and Jarret Stoll to the Senators. Wilson, Kings general manager Dean Lombardi and Senators GM Bryan Murray issued denials to ESPN.com. Heatley, a two-time 50-goal scorer, has requested a trade, but, like Marleau, his contract has a no-trade ..."
McKenzie: No Truth To Reports That Heatley Has Been Traded
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September 11
TSN.ca
 
"Here we go again. Amid reports that the Ottawa Senators have traded Dany Heatley to the San Jose Sharks as part of a three-way deal with the Los Angeles Kings, sources tell TSN nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, sources tell TSN that not only is the report of a three-way deal being done not true, but the Senators are no closer to trading Heatley now than they have been for most of the summer."
Heatley deal may be days away
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September 10
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray was standing in the lobby of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium late Wednesday afternoon when a cellphone rang. Murray reached for his phone out of reflex, but he came up empty. It wasn't his phone that was ringing. "I knew it wasn't going to be mine," he said. "No one calls me." It sounded funny, but it wasn't. Murray spent a lot of hours on Tuesday talking to a couple of teams about a deal involving Dany Heatley, the unhappy Senators left-winger who has demanded a trade. No one called back. And as Murray left the arena, he had no expectations that anyone would call any time soon, meaning that Heatley would be compelled to return a team for ..."
Heatley interests Sharks
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September 10
Ottawa Sun
 
"Dany Heatley is expected to arrive in Ottawa today, but he could eventually find his way to San Jose. Two league executives told Sun Media Wednesday they've heard talk the Senators, Sharks and Kings have discussed a three-way deal that would send Heatley to San Jose, centre Jarrett Stoll and winger Alexander Frolov to Ottawa and centre Patrick Marleau to the Kings. Sharks GM Doug Wilson has insisted he has "never" asked Marleau to waive his no-trade clause. The executive said Marleau, recently stripped of his captaincy by the Sharks, likely wouldn't remove the clause to move East, but might be enticed if he could stay in the West. While Senators GM Bryan Murray confirmed he talked to ..."
No way out? New York looks good
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September 9
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The countdown is on. T-minus 48 hours to the first team function involving Dany Heatley. The Senators hold their annual golf tournament in Kanata on Friday, and Heatley has given every indication he will be there, swinging from the hips, looking for fairways if not fair weather -- so many have said his presence after a summer-long trade request brings a dark cloud over the franchise. There may only be days to spare, but it remains to be seen whether the reluctant Senator will actually have to show his face in Ottawa. It would certainly appear that no trade is imminent, but the rumours continue to come at us from all angles. One that made a lot of sense, and still does, involved the New ..."
Heatley has ticket to ride
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September 8
Ottawa Sun
 
"Dany Heatley has booked his flight to Ottawa. But he's holding out hope his travel plans will change before then. The Senators winger confirmed he'll be in Ottawa later this week in time to participate in the club's annual golf tournament Friday at Kanata Lakes and take part in medicals Saturday at Scotiabank Place, but his agent, J.P. Barry, told Sun Media he believes there's still time for a trade. While Barry isn't sure if the deal Heatley requested in June from the Senators is going to happen by the weekend, the agent said the disgruntled winger is willing to meet with GM Bryan Murray and coach Cory Clouston before camp opens. Heatley will also likely have to address the situation with ..."
Heatley's return looking likely
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September 6
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Don't throw that Dany Heatley jersey away yet. It's looking more and more like you'll be able to wear it this season. As of Saturday afternoon, Heatley remained a Senator and general manager Bryan Murray wasn't expecting his phone to ring with an offer any time soon. If trading Heatley before the start of training camp on Saturday would be the best resolution for everyone, as captain Daniel Alfredsson said on Friday, then it looks like the Senators can begin bracing for the worst. Murray just isn't having any luck. "I don't even know what to say," Murray said Saturday, after watching the NHL team's rookies go through their first practice session. "I've talked to a couple of teams, we've ..."
Heatley's return to Sens looking more likely
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September 6
Ottawa Sun
 
"The Senators are trying to help Dany Heatley move — back to Ottawa, for now. Camp invitations were sent out to Senators players last week and the unhappy winger, who has asked for a trade, was told if he needed any help making travel arrangements between his summer home in Kelowna, B.C. and Ottawa, the team would be happy to help. Murray said the chances of deal happening before camp, which begins Saturday, are slim. "There is nothing new to report," said Murray. "Time is just kind of winding down here towards next week. I've talked to a couple of teams. We've gone back and forth, but it's not anything differ than has been said before. "Basically, what I've said (to other teams) is just ..."
Comrie not averse to being Oiler again
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September 5
Edmonton Journal
 
"Turns out time can heal most wounds. Despite being lumped into the same division as villains Chris Pronger, Dany Heatley and Michael Nylander, Mike Comrie is not ruling out a second go-round with the Edmonton Oilers. Following a pre-camp conditioning session at a south side Edmonton rink on Friday, Comrie did not want to talk specifically about the Oilers but did say that it was one of the clubs that his camp has been speaking too. He also knows that because Edmonton is his hometown and because he left after an acrimonious contract dispute, there is heightened interest in his next move. He's OK with all of that. "To comment on (what it would be like to come back) is a little premature. ..."
Alfie: Best If He Were Gone
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September 5
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The best resolution to the Dany Heatley saga for everyone would be to trade the disgruntled left-winger before the start of training camp on Sept. 12, says Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson. Alfredsson also said, in his strongest comments on the situation to date, he is not sure that Heatley has told all of the reasons behind his demand to be traded. Two weeks ago, in a conference call before the start of the Team Canada orientation camp, Heatley said he wanted to be traded because he felt he had a diminished role under head coach Cory Clouston. Asked on Friday if he thought that was a legitimate reason, Alfredsson expressed skepticism. "All I know is that he has his reasons," ..."
Murray keen to avoid Heatley distraction
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September 3
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray continues to think about setting a deadline to trade Dany Heatley. The drop-dead date could end up being Sept. 12, the first day of training camp. However, in such a fluid environment as the NHL, where anything can happen at any time, the last thing Murray wants is to be bound by a self-imposed timeline to make a deal. The reality is that Heatley doesn't want to be in Ottawa. If he were forced to return, he would be a disruption. The team's entire season could be ruined from the start, and that can't be allowed to happen. Whenever a good deal comes along, be it next week or even the week after, Murray knows he has to be ready to accept it. So ..."
Cogliano shaken by proposed trade
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September 3
Edmonton Journal
 
"Escaping the subject was not an option for Andrew Cogliano. He was intrinsically linked to the drawn-out summer trade talk that had him going to the Ottawa Senators, along with Edmonton Oilers teammates Ladislav Smith and Dustin Penner, for sniper Dany Heatley. "I had people coming up and asking when I was going to go to Ottawa. It's tough," Cogliano said on Wednesday. "And when it goes on for a month, you just want to get it behind you. I didn't know what was going on. I had no idea what was happening. I was just the guy in the middle of all of it. "I didn't picture myself leaving Edmonton for a long time," he continued. "All of a sudden, when it comes out of nowhere, your initial thought ..."
Sens' Jason Smith to retire
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September 3
Toronto Sun
 
"Jason Smith is calling it a career. The 35-year-old defenceman has called a news conference for 10 a.m. with team general manager Bryan Murray this morning at Scotiabank Place where he's expected to announce his retirement after an NHL career that has spanned 17 years. Smith was signed as an unrestricted free agent to a two-year contract last summer. The decision by Smith will allow Murray and the Senators to wipe his $2.6 million salary off their cap this year, which will give the club some flexibility because they were approximately $1.3 million over the NHL salary cap."
Heatley deadline on the way, Murray says
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September 1
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Since mid-June, when his demand for a trade was first revealed, the clock has been ticking on Dany Heatley. Now, with a little more than one week before the start of training camp, Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray is suggesting that the time is almost up. On Monday, he said he was ready to impose a drop-dead date to trade the disgruntled winger. There is a lot at stake for the team, which is seeking to rebound from a terrible 2008-09 season that saw it miss the playoffs for the first time in 12 years. In an economy that is just starting to emerge from a recession, the team can't afford to begin the season with a cloud over its head. For better or worse, it needs some clarity, ..."
Heatley deadline pending
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September 1
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Since mid-June, when his demand for a trade was first revealed, the clock has been ticking on Dany Heatley. Now, with just 11 days before the start of training camp, Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray is suggesting that the time is almost up. On Monday, he said he was ready to impose a drop-dead date to trade the disgruntled winger. There is a lot at stake for the team, which is seeking to rebound from a terrible season in which it missed the National Hockey League playoffs for the first time since 1996. Murray said Monday he was on the verge of imposing a deadline to trade Heatley. If the 28-year-old left-winger is not traded by the designated date, he'd be expected to report to ..."
Murray discusses Heatley
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September 1
Ottawa Sun
 
"Senators general manager Bryan Murray today told season ticket holders he is considering a drop-dead date for trading disgruntled sniper Dany Heatley. During an online forum for team supporters to ask questions of the GM and get updates on the team, the controversy surrounding Heatley quickly moved to front and centre. Heatley asked the Senators for a trade about two-and-a-half months ago, but the Senators have not yet been able to put together a satisfactory deal. As the start of training camp looms, the possibility increases that Heatley will have to report to a team for which he does not want to play with any longer. The former 50-goal scorer has said he will honour his contract, which ..."
Heatley "too risky" for Kings
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August 31
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Dany Heatley? The L.A. Kings are saying thanks, but no thanks. According to an L.A. Times report, fans in La La Land cheered at a fan festival this weekend when general manager Dean Lombardi said bringing the Senators' disgruntled sniper wouldn't be worth the risk: "Do I want to bring in a Dany Heatley with all that baggage? It might work. But I don't think we're in a position where we can afford that...maybe a change of environment and he grows up. But my point is, do we need to take that risk right now? It scares me.""
Kings rule out Heatley trade
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August 31
Ottawa Sun
 
"Dany Heatley can scratch La-La Land off his list. Kings GM Dean Lombardi ruled out acquiring the disgruntled Senators winger during the club's fanfest Sunday in Los Angeles — where Terry Murray, the brother of Senators GM Bryan Murray, is coach. Lombardi made it abundantly clear he won't be in active pursuit of Heatley, who asked for a trade in June. As far as Lombardi is concerned, adding Heatley to the Kings' core of young stars doesn't make sense — and fans agree. When Lombardi told them his thoughts about the two-time 50-goal scorer, they applauded. "Do I want to bring in a Dany Heatley with all that baggage? It might work," Lombardi said in a report on the Los Angeles Times website ..."
Sykora on Senators' radar
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August 31
Toronto Sun
 
"The Senators are keeping their options open up front. While the club still is holding talks with unrestricted free-agent centre Mike Comrie, league sources say GM Bryan Murray has also held serious discussions with winger Petr Sykora and he's at the top of the Senators' radar screen if they can trade disgruntled winger Dany Heatley before training camp. So, he's held talks with the 34-year-old Sykora, who had 25 goals and 21 assists for 46 points in 76 games last season while making $2.5 million US."
Sharks making room for Heatley?
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August 30
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The Dany Heatley to San Jose Sharks speculation picked up steam in a hurry Friday. After Sharks general manager Doug Wilson dumped $4.66 million U.S. in salary by trading defencemen Christian Erhoff and Brad Lukowich to the Vancouver Canucks for prospects Patrick White and Daniel Rahimi, he suggested the door was open for more trades. "It gives you the ability to explore all opportunities that do come our way," Wilson said. "It also creates some flexibility in our team payroll for potential future transactions as the season progresses." Heatley has been linked to the Sharks in trade talks all summer, but they couldn't take on his salary because they were too close to the salary cap of ..."
No truth to Comrie-Edmonton return rumour
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August 29
Edmonton Journal
 
"It may be the hottest rumour on Internet sites, but forget about Mike Comrie and the Edmonton Oilers kissing and making up. "It ain't happening ... he ain't coming here," said a well-informed source. "Mike doesn't fit any need that we have right now." The unrestricted free agent forward finished last season with the Ottawa Senators and has lots of ability, but he has to play on the top two lines and the Oilers are loaded with signed candidates there. The Oilers are also vertically challenged up front already. They're talented, but on the small side with Andrew Cogliano, Sam Gagner, Patrick O'Sullivan and Robert Nilsson looking at top six roles. Edmonton also has little money to spend on ..."
Shark bait for Heatley gone
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August 29
Ottawa Sun
 
"Dany Heatley could have lost his way to San Jose. A player the Sharks were offering for the disgruntled Senators winger — defenceman Christian Ehrhoff — was dealt to the Canucks Friday in a four-player trade. Sharks GM Doug Wilson also traded veteran defenceman Brad Lukowich to Vancouver for a pair of prospects, 20-year-old centre Patrick White and 22-year-old defenceman Daniel Rahimi. The deal does free up $5 million (all terms US) in cap space for the Sharks; Ehrhoff will make $3.15 million this season and Lukowich $1.8 million. But sources say the deal indicates the Sharks could be headed in a different direction, away from Heatley. San Jose could be resigned to keeping pricey winger ..."
Spezza speaks up on Heatley's demands
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August 25
Toronto Sun
 
"In the midst of a summer of swirling controversy, it's hard to say what disappointed Jason Spezza more: Being omitted from Team Canada's roster or seeing his pal Dany Heatley twist in the wind. Thanks to an injury to Ryan Getzlaf, one situation has been resolved. The other, however, still pains the Ottawa Senators centre who hadn't been in Calgary more than five minutes when he was asked if he was upset with his former linemate. "No, but maybe how it came out and how it was handled probably wasn't the best for our team," said Spezza, a late invite to this week's orientation camp thanks to Getzlaf. "It hasn't worked out best for him, either, because it's been a long, drawn-out saga, ..."
Circus is still in town
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August 22
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Dany Heatley says he chose a summer-long vow of silence because he didn't want his situation to become "more of a circus than it already has." Hard to imagine that. More than two months since Heatley's demand for a trade leaked out, confusion, mistrust and poor communication are still everywhere. Ottawa Senators fans are more upset than they've ever been with the two-time 50-goal scorer, even as it appears more and more likely that Heatley will be here to report for the opening of Senators training camp Sept. 12. When Hockey Canada, which didn't want the situation to become a distraction during Olympic team orientation camp next week in Calgary, finally pressured Heatley into speaking in a ..."
Comrie on the outside looking in
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August 20
Edmonton Journal
 
"Mike Comrie turns 29 in three weeks and his National Hockey League career has clearly hit a crossroads. The Edmonton product has played for four different NHL teams since he left the Oilers in mid-December 2003. He has played for one of the teams, the Ottawa Senators, twice in the last six years. Is Comrie, who was selected fifth by the Oilers in the 1999 entry draft (91st overall) still a top-six forward? Or has he skated into that nether region, where he has offensive ability but hasn't put up the numbers to warrant a big contract any longer? Comrie has played 525 NHL games and twice produced 30-goal seasons and 60 points. But he hasn't had any of those totals since 2005-06 with the ..."
Heatley needs this to wrap up soon, too
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August 5
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Dany Heatley remained an Ottawa Senator on Tuesday when another day passed without a resolution to his trade demand. However, he'll be crossing his fingers that Senators general manager Bryan Murray can arrange a deal by Aug. 24. That's the day the Canadian Olympic hockey team's three-day orientation camp opens in Calgary. If Heatley's fate hasn't been decided by then, the focus of the camp will invariably be on the disgruntled Senator, which won't please him or the canadian team's staff. Hockey Canada is not fond of circuses. It's probably not going to help Heatley that one of the team's associate directors is Kevin Lowe, the Edmonton Oilers' president of hockey operations. Heatley, of ..."
Heatley: It remains destination unknown
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August 4
Ottawa Citizen
 
"As the long weekend drew to a close on Monday, the Dany Heatley mess was as unresolved as it has it been since he demanded to be traded in June. There's nothing new to say, Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray said in an e-mail on Monday. With the Edmonton Oilers officially withdrawn from the Heatley sweepstakes, after Heatley rebuffed them twice, Murray has been forced to resume his search for the deal that will satisfy Heatley and his agents. That this is happening shouldn't surprise anyone. The Heatley camp is merely forcing Murray to do what they wanted him to do all along: send Heatley to his preferred destination. That's what they meant, at the start of all this, when they ..."
Clock ticking on Heatley
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August 4
Ottawa Sun
 
"San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson has to decide if he's serious about acquiring Dany Heatley. League sources say the Sharks are the only remaining suitor for the disgruntled Senators winger after the Edmonton Oilers dropped out of the running last week. But a deal won't happen unless Wilson pays Senators GM Bryan Murray's asking price -- and pays it soon. As first reported by Sun Media on the weekend, Murray confirmed he still has an "option" to fulfill Heatley's trade request. However, indications are Wilson is dragging his feet and has to step up his efforts if a trade is going to happen this week. "There comes a time where you have to stop trying to manipulate the process and get down to ..."
Habs could facilitate Heatley trade to Sharks
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August 3
Ottawa Sun
 
"Dany Heatley's quest to get out of Ottawa isn't dead yet. Senators GM Bryan Murray confirmed in an e-mail to Sun Media that he could have "an option" to move the disgruntled left winger, but with the clock ticking toward the opening of training camp Sept. 12 at Scotiabank Place, the club will have to move quickly. Sources say the San Jose Sharks have more than a passing interest in the two-time 50-goal scorer, but if they're going to make the deal, they might have to get a third team involved — possibly the Montreal Canadiens — because the Senators won't accept what the Sharks have on the table. The Senators don't want anything to do with winger Jonathan Cheechoo, who has been offered as ..."
Oilers declare Dany Heatley deal officially dead
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August 1
Edmonton Journal
 
"You know that book that was made into a movie about relationships: He's Just Not That Into You? That was the story of the Edmonton Oilers and their failed attempt to get Dany Heatley to waive his no-trade clause and play for them. As hard as they wooed the two-time 50-goal scorer, going so far as to dispatch GM Steve Tambellini and president Kevin Lowe to Kelowna to speak to the Ottawa winger, and sending a spiffy video extolling the virtues of their hockey club and the city, Heatley dragged his feet. So, they finally gave up. "We told Ottawa last Sunday or Monday ... I can't remember the exact time, that the deal was off. We're moving on," said Tambellini, who badly needed a dangerous ..."
Time for Oilers to give up on Heatley
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July 23
Edmonton Journal
 
"Desperate only begins to describe the Oilers' latest, and let us hope final, attempt at getting Dany Heatley to notice them. The Oilers bundled up some videos for the malcontent Ottawa Senator and had a well-meaning person hop on a plane and deliver the infotainment package last weekend to Heatley's agent, Stacey McAlpine, who is staying with his client in Kelowna, B.C. How sad is that?Let's hope the earnest employee received danger pay, or at least a humiliation bonus, in addition to the nutritious and delicious snacks that WestJet serves its passengers. There was apparently some compelling stuff in the Oilervision gift basket on the offensive wizardry of Sam Gagner, Ales Hemsky and Shawn ..."
All quiet on the Heatley front
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July 17
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Potential trading partners haven't surfaced to make a pitch for disgruntled Ottawa Senators winger Dany Heatley and the team fears the clock may be ticking down on a deal with the Edmonton Oilers. Assistant general manager Tim Murray said a proposal to send Heatley to the Alberta capital in exchange for Dustin Penner, Andrew Cogliano and defenceman Ladislav Smid isn't dead just yet. "I don't know this, but it wouldn't surprise me if they came out tomorrow and said they're out of it," Murray said in a conference call to discuss the hiring of former NHLer Don Nachbaur as head coach of the team's AHL affiliate in Binghamton. "I don't know that that's going to happen, but I certainly wouldn't ..."
Oil trade for Dany still alive
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July 15
Edmonton Sun
 
"The door still isn't closed on a deal to send disgruntled Ottawa Senators winger Dany Heatley to the Edmonton Oilers -- but it could be slammed shut soon. Sources indicated yesterday while Heatley refused to waive his no-movement clause June 30 and agree to a deal that would have sent him to the Oilers, he has not "officially" rejected Edmonton as a destination. But an NHL source indicated yesterday the Oilers' patience is wearing thin to have Heatley agree to a deal and they could give up and move on perhaps as early as today. At this point, the Oilers appear to be the only viable trade option. With Edmonton out of the picture, returning to Ottawa and an ugly reception from fans could be ..."
Oilers haven't given up on Heatley
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July 11
Edmonton Journal
 
"Dany Heatley voluntarily jumps into Okanagan Lake every morning over the summer, so the Oilers would derive precious little satisfaction from telling him to go do it. You know, should they actually get up off their knees and move along like the proud, professional franchise they ought to be. Instead, as their management waits by cellphones, BlackBerrys, pagers and computer monitors for the slightest utterance from Heatley, the erstwhile Ottawa Senators sniper seemingly controls the fates of two National Hockey League franchises with his silence. The truth is only slightly different than that widely held perception. Heatley could in fact force the Oilers to get on with their lives by ..."
Heatley's return 'doable': Melnyk
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July 10
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Alex Kovalev and Dany Heatley playing together with the Ottawa Senators? It's possible, Senators owner Eugene Melnyk said Thursday. "Yes, absolutely," Melnyk said, when asked about that possibility during an interview on CFRA. "We're not far off (above the salary cap). We've traded (Alex) Auld away and that saved us $1 million, and I think we're about $1.5 million over the salary cap of ($56.8 million). We're fine." Melnyk cautioned, however, that countless issues would have to be ironed out before Heatley would be accepted back, owing to the fact that he requested a trade away from the club, apparently because of conflicts with coach Cory Clouston. "There's a whole lot of work that would ..."
Owner: Heatley could stay
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July 10
Ottawa Sun
 
"Eugene Melnyk is holding the door open a crack for Dany Heatley's return. The Senators owner said the team could have both Heatley -- who has asked for a trade -- and newly signed free agent Alex Kovalev to start next season, even though their combined salaries put the team about $1 million over the salary cap. The Senators dumped goaltender Alex Auld and his $1-million salary on the Stars for a sixth-round draft pick Wednesday. "We're not that far off ... I think there's about another million and a half we have to free up. We're fine," Melnyk told CFRA yesterday. "There's a lot of work that would have to be done to have Dany come back, with the fans, with the players, with the dressing ..."
Heatley stubborn, Sens miffed, Oil silent
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July 3
Edmonton Journal
 
"The Dany Heatley camp still wants a trade, the Ottawa Senators now want a more substantive reimbursement, and the Edmonton Oilers are not yet saying where they stand in the maelstrom that began brewing earlier this week. Having had to fork over $4 million --a bonus that was due at midnight on Wednesday--Senators general manageer Bryan Murray does want more than Dustin Penner, Andrew Cogliano and Ladislav Smid. The three Oilers were being offered up by Edmonton GM Steve Tambellini in exchange for the sullen sniper. The deal was essentially scuttled by Heatley, who would not waive his no-trade clause--in spite of a face-to-face meeting with Tambellini and president Kevin Lowe on Wednesday ..."
Oilers may still be trying for deal after remaining dead quiet
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July 3
Edmonton Sun
 
"Despite being stonewalled for two straight days in their attempt to get Dany Heatley, the Oilers are still believed to be interested in trading for the disgruntled Senators forward. The team wouldn't comment on the subject yesterday, leading to speculation they are still working to make the trade happen. Heatley has so far refused to waive his no-trade clause to approve a trade to Edmonton, which would have included Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and Ladislav Smid going the other way. But that was prior to 10 p.m. MT on July 1 when Ottawa was forced to pay $4M to Heatley. The asking price has gone up since. If there is a new deal to be had, Ottawa may have to dump some salary onto the ..."
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