Hockey and NHL rumors for Sept 14, 2009

The Ottawa Senators traded Dany Heatley and a 5th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to the San Jose Sharks for forwards Milan Michalek and Jonathon Cheechoo and a 2nd rounder. Brochu's take: Pretty fair trade, but I always believed in the theory that the team getting the best player always "wins". If Cheechoo can return to at least 30 or so goals a year, this would be a fair trade.

The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Drew Stafford to a 2-year, $4 million contract.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Radek Smolenak to a one-year, two-way deal.

The Bolts have also re-signed defenseman Mike Lundin.

The Edmonton Oilers have officially signed forward Mike Comrie to a one-year contract.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Derek Dorsett to a two-year contract extension.

The Calgary Flames have invited forward Theoren Fleury to training camp. The 41 year old was recently reinstated by the NHL.

NHL and hockey rumors for June 23, 2008

According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, the San Jose Sharks might be willing to deal forward Milan Michalek.

TSN is reporting that New York Rangers forward Sean Avery is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Rumor has it that Marian Hossa has turned down the 7 year, $50 million contract offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins and will test free agency on July 1.

The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Brad Richardson to the Los Angeles Kings for a second-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft.

The Phoenix Coyotes traded Pittsburgh’s third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (90th overall, previously acquired) to the NY Rangers for defenseman Alex Bourret.

For a list of minor draft trades, here's the link.

Poll Results:

Who will most likely get an offer sheet?

Jeff Carter	71 (23%)
Jay Bouwmeester	58 (18%)
Mike Green	66 (21%)
Corey Perry	75 (24%)
Shea Weber	28 (9%)
Other	9 (2%)

Total Votes: 307

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