Been a big week for some of the NHL's all time greats.

Theo Fleury attempted a comeback after a 6 year hiatus from the NHL with the Calgary Flames. Fleury put up 4 points in 4 games with the club that had originally drafted him, but on Friday, the 41 year old was cut from the roster. Monday, an emotional Fleury formally announced his retirement from the NHL as a Calgary Flame.

Mats Sundin followed suit by doing the same early this morning at a press conference held in Sweden. After 18 season in the NHL Sundin ended any speculation of a possible return by announcing his retirement. Sundin came back midway through the 2009 season to play with the Vancouver Canucks.

Both players were dominant at their respective positions, and in my opinion will both be inducted into the Hall of Fame when the time comes.

Your friend on ice,
Captain Bosh

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Your friend on ice,
Captain Bosh

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The Ottawa Senators have traded unhappy forward Dany Heatley to the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks who were rumored to be the only 'real' team in contention to land Heatley (meaning he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause and accept a deal) sent forwards Milan Michalek, and Jonathan Cheechoo and a second round pick to the Senators for Heatley and a fifth round pick.

This deal works pretty well for both clubs... Sens get rid of the headache that Heatley's presence would be during training camp, and the Sharks shake up their roster (once again) and acquire a perrenial 50 goal scorer... who lined with Joe Thornton should have little problem achieving that mark again this season. However, the regular season has meant little to the Sharks and their supporters in the past few years... the real pressure will begin once the post season starts... then we'll see how good this deal is.

Your friend on ice,
Captain Bosh

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The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with Robert Luongo on a long term contract that will have him minding the nets for the next decade and then some.

Luongo signed a 12 year contract extension worth $64 million with the Canucks. He would have been an unrestricted free-agent next summer, and stated that he would negotiate a deal once training camp began. The Canucks and Luongo were clearly both motivated to get a deal done.

The new contract will keep him playing in Vancouver until the age of 43.

Quick Shave:
Ottawa Senators defenceman Jason Smith announced his retirement after 16 years in the NHL. Smith played 1,008 regular season games for the Devils, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Flyers and Senators. Smith's retirement takes the attention of the never-ending 'trade me' saga of Dany Heatley which has really gone no where at all this summer. It seems that unless GM Brian Murry agrees to accept less for Heatley, he will be in training camp which opens in 2 weeks.

Your friend on ice,
Captain Bosh

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