The drama in Ottawa is over! I am very glad this future Hall of Fame candidate is going to a team who needs him and I think this is the boost San Jose needs in their rebuilding efforts. Rumors were spreading of Heatley being acquired in a confusing three-team swap involving Ottawa and Los Angeles. The Sharks would give up Patrick Marleau, their former captain as it was explained through ESPN. Instead the Kings were not part of it and it was Michalek and Cheechoo sent packing for Canada’s federal capital.
Just when I lost my interest to cheer for them after the retirement of Roenick, they pique my interest. The Sharks will dominate the Pacific again yet I’m not sure how the rest of the West will shake out.