Havlat and Cole Landed!

Calgary (CP) This morning's press conference brought about the news that we've been waiting to hear which was leaked late last night. The Sather's Eyes have set their sights on Martin Havlat and Eric Cole to help them with their GDHL Title run.

"Today hopefully signifies to the rest of the league that we believe that the bunch of people in our dressing room can win it all this year without affecting the future too much. We're excited to get the game-breaking abilities of Havlat and the proven goal-scoring of Eric Cole that should provide the depth that we need for the playoff stretch."

Tucker, who was signed as a FA early in the season, has been largely a disappointment never looking the same after coming back from off-season surgery. Him along with goalie prospect Justin Pogge were packaged together in addition to a previously acquired 2nd round 2008 pick and a 4th round pick in 2009.

"Atkins drove a hard bargain, but ultimately I believe it was a fair trade for both parties. I paid a big price for rental players without giving up any of my own draft picks next year, while Mark improved his prospects for the upcoming season."

The health concerns with Havlat and Cole had to be brought up during the interview.

"Yes they haven't been the most healthy players historically. But I'm not asking them to be healthy all year... only half of one. They are too skilled for me to not take a chance on them."

When asked about the questionable goalie situation that has dragged down the Eyes all year long, Victor stated, "There were only a few goalies out there that I wanted. None were available. My situation isn't ideal but it'll do for now. If Conklin, Ellis and Kolzig can rotate behind Hasek in the #2 spot, I think we won't loose too much ground in that area over the course of the next 3 months."

Here is the projected starting lineup, pending league approval of the trade:

Morrow-Richards-Lecavalier
Havlat-Thornton-Sedin
Perry-Arnott-Bertuzzi
Legwand-Comrie-Cole

Pronger-Weber
Redden-Blake
Spacek-Komisarek

Hasek
Conklin

With the prospect of Sakic and Morrison returning from injury in the next 6 weeks, it should be a good finish right until the end.

Fur Engee (CP)