Senators GM Bryan Murray doesn't believe a trade involving Dany Heatley is imminent, but the Ottawa Sun reports he definitely has a few irons in the fire.
Citing two unnamed league executives, the Sun claims the Senators are involved in trade discussions with the San Jose Sharks that could also include the Los Angeles Kings.
According to the paper, Heatley would be on his way to the Sharks, center Patrick Marleau would move south to Los Angeles, and forwards Alexander Frolov and Jarret Stoll would end up in Ottawa.
"I talked to other teams (Tuesday) for quite a bit of time, actually," Murray told the Sun. "I haven't received any phone calls as any follow-up."
Sharks GM Doug Wilson has indicated several times that he has "never" asked Marleau, the club's former captain, to waive his no-trade clause, but that doesn't mean he never will.
Heatley will be attending the Senators training camp if a deal is not reached in time, and is prepared to start the season with Ottawa. His preference, however, is still to be traded; a message his agents (Stacey McAlpine and J.P. Barry) continue to tell the Sens.
"They've indicated all along that they prefer to be traded," Murray said. "We keep talking and hoping that we can resolve the issue either with him or with a trade."
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Ottawa Sun
