Heatley requests trade

TSN reports “TSN has confirmed that the 28-year old who signed a six-year, $45 million contract extension with the team in October of 2007 – that includes a no-movement clause – informed the team a week ago of his desire to play hockey elsewhere”…

If it’s possible for the Senators to have a worse season than last year this is a good start. They have gone backwards since staring off the 07/08 season with a 15 and 3 record, to barely making the playoffs, only to be swept by the Pens in the first round. Look for big changes in the Nations Capital this summer.