And at a 5.2 cap hit via the Detroit backend loophole, it doesn't preclude them from re-signing Toews, Kane, and Seabrook.
On Havlat vs. Hossa, Havlat had a much better playoffs but Hossa is more durable, so maybe it's a fair tradeoff. I think Ottawa would prefer keeping either to Heatley at this point.
I wonder if he will choke against Detroit in the playoffs like he did against Pittsburgh this year? Either way, he got his paycheck and a real chance to lose again to the Pens in the finales. I bet Red Wings fans are pissed off that he left for Chicago and not some no name team in the west.
Given the probable lockout, I'd say this is probably Stevie Y's swan song as a player. He's the only thing that's kept me from hating the Red Wings all these years. :)
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