Havlat to Chicago

Ottawa has dealt Martin Havlat to the Chicago Blackhawks in a three team deal also involving the San Jose Sharks. Havlat, a restricted free agent, forced Ottawa's hand when he told the team he would only sign a one year deal with them so he coud be an unrestricted free agent after next season. Havlat has promptly signed a three year, $18 million contract with Chicago. Here are the particulars of the trade: Team Receives Martin Havlat and Bryan Smolinski Tom Priessing, Josh Hennessy, Michal Barinka and a 2008 second-round draft pick (Chicago) Mark Bell It seems to be fairly win-win situation all the way around, but I think it all depends on how Bell plays out in San Jose. If he winds up on the Thornton-Cheechoo line, watch out. He has the size and strength to play down low and be a tremendouse power forward that would get plenty of chances to cash in by playing with Thornton.