Tambellini tests free-agent waters By Dan Barnes, Edmonton JournalJune 30, 2009 Photograph by: Christinne Muschi, Reuters, File, Edmonton Journal If he dips his toe in the free agent pool Wednesday, Oilers GM Steve Tambellini could come out with a checking centre like Blair Betts. If he is forced to walk in up to his knees, he might pluck a goalie like Scott Clemmensen, a move that would only be necessary if Oiler incumbent Dwayne Roloson rejects the team's one-year offer. And if Tambellini makes the huge splash Oiler fans are dying to witness? Well, the Oilers are still interested in Ottawa malcontent Dany Heatley, and the Senators need to move him before Wednesday, when he is due a$4-million US bonus. There is urgency and, if Ottawa's asking price drops enough, a one-shot scorer is a one-shot scorer and simply buying one on...
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