Heatley Gate 2: Michalek, Cheechoo and a Second enough to grab Heatley (and a fifth)

http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=498356

Move all freaking out here.

While this deal doesn’t include Marleau (which I am very happy about), it does decrease our depth and fucks us in the ass as far as the future goes.

I didn’t want Heatley. I still don’t like him, even though he’s a Shark. I guess this is how Rudy felt when Smyth was traded to the Kings.

This is one of the better ways it could have gone down.

Seems like a fair deal.(Oilers fans already whining and saying their deal was better…but really, where would you rather spend your winter!)

Interesting, but I don’t think it makes the Sharks the team to beat now.

It makes them fucking dangerous though!

better than giving up marleau

I think you guys might actually win this swap. Cheechoo was a bad value contract, Michalek didn’t have that high a ceiling and a 5th round pick is almost worthless.

No one posting on WTC has demanded DW’s head…

Here are some of the things I wrote that no one will read if I don’t migrate them.

All right, I’ve got a theory.
McLellan takes away the C from Marleau because he knows that he’s going to get Heatley eventually and that he wants a legitimate shot at earning it. Nothing like assuaging a possible diva by being really nice to him when he arrives.

I have heard that this will be an especially weak draft, so [a 5th rounder] probably isn’t much different from the 2nd rounder we gave up.

I just used capgeek and found we’re both under the cap now.

I don’t know about this last one. It puts payroll over $56.8M, but says we have cap room based on bonuses.

that Cheechoo is gone haha. She still has Seto though.

I think. Marleau isn’t gone at least, and Cheechoo is gone (sorry Cheech fans). I really liked Michalek, but he never quite became what I thought he could. I think I’m happy. Hopefully Heatley won’t be a douche anymore.

I really hope he did because that would be pretty funny.

I LOVE THIS TRADE!

What are the negatives though?

Harder to sign Seto and Pavs later. and more?

And I was expecting Cheechoo to get traded (as his wife Ashley left her job as a Special Ed. teacher stating she was likely moving away) – but this still hit me like a ton of teal bricks. Surprisingly I’m slightly teary eyed – thinking of Cheechoo’s essay he wrote in 5th grade about how he was going to play for the Sharks…and how much he loved the A’s and the warm weather hockey team he was destined to play for

Going to miss those guys … but my love for Marleau was greater … I wish them the best unless they are playing against us … seems like a good trade tho.

if Michalek reaches his potential, considering he’s only 24.

DW clearly knew what he was doing and I’m a tool and Dave Valentine was right.

No more frickin’ Cheechoo whistles

Buccigross is still sticking with his story…

omgomgomgomg

I’ve been reading this blog every day, and I don’t post much… but I’ve followed FTF very, very closely every day :p

Officially freaking out on this.

But. At least it’s not Marleau lol

nice trade
that is all

Just amazing in every which way. We knew Cheech was gone, so no surprises there. Michalek has been almost as inconsistent. Say what you will about Heatley the man – Heatley the player is consistently great.

My faith in DW has been restored. His legacy grows by the hour.

Heatley’s 7.5m and Cheech is 3m and Milan is 4.333m. Both Cheech and Milan are under contract for two more season so at least until then it’s pretty much a wash as far as cap hits and resigning depth goes. Also, Milan’s contract is the same length as Heatley, so we really only gain 3.17 m a year in a cap hit – which, while not being nothing, isn’t a ton.

I can’t believe DW pulled this trade off, I’m very happy right now.

This trade is pure sex

lol. reminds me of RudyKelly’s Torrey Mitchell mancrush.
but the fact that Marleau is still in the mix makes it all true.

So I guess the “2 of the 3 teams haven’t even been talking to each other was true” re: Kings/Sens.

Also very happy to not have Patty in LA. that would have been ~awkward~ 0_o

So, I leave for the weekend to the Ventana Mountains. But I get restless and drive to find Blackberry signal on the coast, check in with FTF, and here it is! Heatley is finally a Shark.

I don’t have to mention how pleased I am at Heatley being a Shark. I’ve been talking about it for the last two days. But I’m even more stoked at the trade itself. We get to keep Marleau, and we lost two players that most seemed to think we could afford to lose! I’ll miss Cheechoo and how happy he always looked after scoring a goal. And we kept our 1st rounder.AND, we kept Marleau! I find this to be a most desirable outcome.

Our first line is scary, now. Our second line is pretty lethal too. I think Setoguci will be more productive than Michalek was on Pavs’ wing. I’m super excited for this season to begin now.

I’m tired of all the mental masturbation regarding an early playoff exit.

Yours was just mental? :-D

I wanna be hauling ass down 680 to get the tank on a weekday after work for a third round game.

Wooooo!!!!

On paper, great trade, good on Doug Wilson.

As far as production, great trade. One time 50 goal scorer and a non-playoff performer for a 2 time 50 goal scorer.

Emotion wise, Cheech for Heatley? I want to vomit. Cheech is a hard worker, a great story, and has great goal celebrations. Heatley is Heatley.

This trade is probably good for the team. My hope is that the trade is good for Cheech, because he’s still Cheech, and gorramit, he deserves a return to success.

So Pavelski and Heatley were both Badgers? Nice. Is that the connection why Heatley put San Jose on the short list?

I love this trade..Heatley is going to be totally motivated here and not under the scrutiny he was in Canada..This is the perfect spot for him and he knows it and will appreciate it here..

He and Thornton have played alot together in international tourneys..

Marleau we love you and will show it..So glad you didn’t get traded..

This is awesome, can’t wait for the season..Way to go DW, you are the man..

Very happy with this trade ,Cheech had 1 magical season and will have a good one this season , and Milan ….. well he was streaky .

Fine time to fucking travel! Holy shit. I was positive DW would have to give up more to get Heatley.

I think this sets up some issues down the road with cap space but fuck it. This season is going to be ridiculous. Our blueline might be a little spotty at first (and we might be channeling the 06-07 Sens a bit with the whole CASH line) but there is no doubt Wilson took the Thenators to te cleanersh shere.

Roll the dice baby, let’s get it done.

Okay, I admit, my initial reaction wasn’t the most positive in the world. I was just getting used to – and liking – the idea of the roster being pretty much set, and then two of the main-stays on the team get traded away for a guy that I’m not a big fan of (still irrational Sean Avery feeling in the pit of my stomach). Doesn’t really lend itself to a great feeling.

That said, Heatley is one of the elite goal-scorers out there, no matter how bulky his contract is. Him playing on Thornton’s wing does make my mouth water a bit; I somehow doubt that many defenses around the league can shut them down. And then with Seto on the other wing… Thornton might just reach 90+ assists again. Heatley will probably reach 50 goals. Seto might even flirt with 40.

The fact that a fifth was added in isn’t to be overlooked – the Sharks have history with drafted well in later rounds, and so I don’t see that much of a downgrade from a second to a fifth. I mean, its very likely that the fifth could get Elrich or Heemskerk. Worth it!

I will miss Cheechoo and Michalek. Cheechoo for his “never say die” attitude and his Rocket Richard season (and even his crappy skating). Michalek for his improving defense, high ceiling, and being one of the few Euros left on the team (seriously, now we just have the goalies as being from across the pond). Both were drafted by the Sharks, and both have contributed a lot to the squad.

But if this move somehow leads to one of Pavelski or Setoguchi walking, I will call for DW’s head.

Thornton is creaming in his schnoogies right now..He has got to be the happiest guy besides DW about this deal..He might get 100 assists this year and Heatley will score 60..How awesome will our powerplay be now..Heatley is 6’4" 220, he is big, will also kill penalties and remember the main reason why he wanted to leave Ottawa was they weren’t playing him on special teams anymore..

He is not just a goal scorer, which a lot of people don’t realize and Danny considers himself an all around player, not just a scorer..

I doubt the will play all three stars together..I would assume that Patty will center the second line with Seto
and Pav’s..I would put Clowe with the first line, for some
physicality..

We have lots of options now..Can’t wait to see Joe feeding
Heater from behind the net..

This is awesome!!!!!!

My take is now up on the first page, rip me apart.

The Sharks were rated tenth among all of the teams at nhl.com..They really had us down in the rankings..I wonder what the Sharks ranking will be after this trade..

It will be interesting to see how others perceive this deal..

Now we are right there with the best after this deal..

I reckon this frees up guys to be themselves…joe can pass etc. Team Teal has needed guys to do more; you know, play outside their comfort zones…now it seems they are set up to play to the individual strengths of the players.

Well, what’s done is done, I guess. I just hope DW fits Heatley with a shock collar for whenever he acts out again.

…then again, I had these same reservations for when Roenick signed two years ago, and look how that turned out.

No more drama rama, is good enough for me.