Heatley Responds To Becoming A San Jose Shark

Dany Heatley is ecstatic after finally being traded to the team he’s wanted to go to all along. Yahoo! Sports’ Puck Daddy has all of the details:

“I’m excited obviously, I’m excited to be a Shark,” Heatley said. “I want to thank everyone in Ottawa, the organization the fans, and the city. I had a great four years here (and) I’m happy to move on.“I don’t think I did anything wrong asking for a trade,” Heatley said. “I have my reasons for it. If people think differently of me that’s fine but I believe I did nothing wrong and I’m happy to move on.”

Reaction to the trade has been mixed, with most thinking that San Jose got the better end of the deal with the hope that Heatley will finally help the Sharks get over their playoff troubles of years past. Jonathan Cheecho and Milan Michalek have had disappointing seasons lately, but if they find their scoring touch again in Ottawa then it would seem both sides came out even. In any event, there’s no doubt that there is an overwhelming sense of relief inside the Senators’ locker room.