On an unrelated note, Columbus' signing of Sergei Federov means that the Jackets have to free up some cap room. The first victim is former Oiler Todd ' hands of stone' Marchant.
Marchant had a career year for the Oil back in 02-03, the last year of his contract with the team (Marty Lapointe anyone) , with 20 goals and 60 points total. Edmonton offers a paltry million five to the guy, who says thanks but no, then signs a four year deal with Columbus worth 12-14 mil.
Now he's on the chopping block, and I'd hate to say this wouldn't have happened if he would've signed for less with the Oil, but...