Redden says to waiving his no-trade clause

Once again, Wade Redden has been approached by Sens GM Bryan Murray to waive his no-trade clause.

The first time Redden was approached was during the 2007 NHL Entry Draft back in June of last year. Murray had a deal in place with an unnamed team and all he needed was Redden agreeing to waive his no-trade clause, but he declined.

And today, Redden was once again asked by Murray if he’d be willing to waive his no-trade clause after the Sharks made an inquiry if Redden was available. Again, he declined to saying he’s committed to another cup run with the Senators.

If Redden was willing to waive his no-trade clause, it’s almost certain that the trade would of had struggling centre Patrick Marleau going the other way; the top-six forward that Murray’s been seeking all along.

Former Canuck Dan Cloutier on Re-Entry Waivers

At the beginning of the year Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that the reason that Dan Cloutier was sent to the minors was so they could give him playing time and not to save the team salary cap space; when he’s ready, he will be recalled.

Well, he kept his promise, today the team placed Dan Cloutier on re-entry waivers with the purpose of re-assignment to the Kings (NHL). In a corresponding move, the team placed Jean-Sebastien Aubin on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the AHL.

Cloutier played in 14 games while sharing time with Erik Ersberg and Jon Quick. He compiled a 4-9 record with a 3.50 GAA. Not that great of numbers, but it was good enough for him to get recalled to the NHL.

Aubin has been inconsistent as the backup this season, posting a record 5-6-1 and a 3.19 GAA. The team is paying Cloutier $3.1 million to be in the press box on some nights in the minors, might as well give Clootz a shot at earning his NHL job back.

Best of luck to our ex-Canuck!