At least the Oilers have hope, so that is something

"As of Monday, NHL sources say the Oilers have yet to run out of patience with winger Dany Heatley and haven't called Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray to pull out of their trade, a month after Heatley rejected their offer."

Jim Matheson

However, there may be other players in the Heatley sweepstakes;

"At some point, the Oilers have to turn their attention to next season, and to rebuilding their relationships with Penner, Cogliano and Smid, who have to be feeling more than a little anxious about their futures.

However, sources in the Alberta capital said Monday the team isn't ready to give up yet.

For the Senators, that is obviously hopeful news. There are rumours that at least two other teams have some interests in Heatley, which could lead to the "options" the Heatley camp is looking for, but so far Edmonton has submitted the only firm offer."

- Allen Panzeri