07/05/08 06:59 AM
Sharks grab Boyle
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Although Dan Boyle felt betrayed when the Tampa Bay Lightning decided to trade him, the standout defenseman is feeling much better about it after landing with the San Jose Sharks.
The Sharks acquired Boyle from Tampa Bay in a four-player deal, trading defenseman Matt Carle and top prospect Ty Wishart to the Lightning.
The Sharks also picked up veteran defenseman Brad Lukowich, one of Boyle’s closest friends, while giving up a first-round pick in 2009 and a fourth-round choice in 2010.
“San Jose was obviously the top team I wanted to go to,” said Boyle, who missed the first half of last season with a wrist injury, but returned to score 25 points in 37 games.
