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Report: Dan Boyle to the San Jose Sharks
by Paul on 07/04/08 at 09:54 AM ET
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from Darren Dreger of TSN,
The Vancouver Canucks are one of three teams in the running for veteran defenseman, Dan Boyle.
Sources tell TSN the Canucks, San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers are the three teams Boyle is considering, however he has yet to waive his no-trade clause to clear the way for a trade.
The belief is Boyle will consent to trade at some point today and will select the team of his choice, however until he officially waives his no-trade, there is always a chance the Lightning’s efforts to move him may be scuttled.
Update 10:20am ET (alanah): Link above has entirely changed the content --
Sources tell TSN that Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Dan Boyle has waived his no-trade clause and has agreed to a trade to the San Jose Sharks.
The paper work confirming Boyle has consented is being processed right now and once signed by Boyle, it will clear the way for the Sharks and Lightning to complete the deal.
In return for the 31 year old veteran defenseman, its believed Tampa will receive a package that will include 23 old defenseman Matt Carle, a 1st round pick, a prospect and a 4th round pick.
Sources say defenseman Brad Lukowich is also part of the deal going to San Jose.
Update 10:51am ET: From Lightning Strikes --
“Yes," Boyle’s agent George Bazos said. “That’s the way we’re going. We went through the whole process and picked a [place] he’s very happy to be. If the Lightning can go ahead and [consummate] a trade, then Dan is very happy with that.”
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Sharks loading up on D. Tampa had to dump $$, of all unlikely scenarios.
Posted by RWBill from my private place, with this picture. on 07/04/08 at 09:56 AM ET
I really wish we hadn’t lost Carle because He has a ton of potential. Getting rid of him after on bad year (his second year no less) is a mistake.
On the other hand, San Jose does have a lot of defensive prospects not to mention an overload of defenseman. Someone else will be the odd man out this year. Probably Murray which is too bad. He finally earns a roster spot only to have it taken away.
But with McLaren and Boyle injury history, I guess it couldn’t hurt to have a couple defenseman ready to step in.
Now they’ll have a defensive core that can somewhat compete with Anaheim’s.
Posted by Matt Fry from Winnipeg on 07/04/08 at 10:00 AM ET
Yeah, I like this move for San Jose. Blake by himself was kinda meh but adding Boyle makes them better. The inexperience on the blueline was their achilles heel last year. They’ve done a nice job addressing that this offseason.
Posted by Dave on 07/04/08 at 10:21 AM ET
San Jose paid a big price to get this guy, I hope they get what they paid for him. I am glad Ottawa didn’t fall for that.
Posted by Al from Ottawa on 07/04/08 at 10:25 AM ET
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So, is Tampa now counting on the 23-year-old Carle to take over Boyle’s 25 minutes a game?
Oy vey.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/04/08 at 09:28 AM ET