I have never quite understood the true benefit of no-trade clauses, except that it protects the player. But it is just an economic protection, nothing else. When Ottawa's general manager Bryan Murray asked Wade Redden if he was willing to discuss a trade, since there was an outside interest in the defenseman, Redden said no stating he was still commited to the Senator's cup run. The defenseman, who will become an unrestricted free agent Jult 1st, is unlikely to return to the Sens next season.
In my opinion, this is quite a selfish act. Rumor has it the San Jose Sharks wanted to trade captain Patrick Marleau, who has been sub-par this season, for Redden. If that is true, then that would have been a great trade for the Sens, who struggled offensively without Daniel Alfredsson and Dany Heatley. Redden has been alright so far, but the Ottawa needs offense. A change of scenery might do Marleau good, and if so, he would definately boost the Sens' scoring depth.
But, this won't happen because Wade Redden choses to not be a team player. Mats Sundin, who also has a no-trade clause and is surrounded by more trading rumors than any other player in the NHL, says he has no plans what so ever to leave Toronto, but should they ask him to, of course he would. And really, why would you want to stay with an organization that doesn't want you?
Also, if it in fact was San Jose showing an interest in Redden then he would still be playing for a strong cup contender. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds, I'm sure we haven't heard the last of it. Will the Senators try to do a monster trade for Mats Sundin? I wouldn't rule it out.
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