Fri Jul 4 12:51:56 2008

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Report: Boyle waives no-trade clause, headed to San Jose

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Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning have reportedly agreed to trade veteran defenseman Dan Boyle to the San Jose Sharks.

According to TSN of Canada, Boyle waived his no-trade clause and agreed to the deal, which is pending NHL approval.

In return, the Lightning will receive 23-year-old defenseman Matt Carle and two draft picks. TSN also reported that Tampa Bay defenseman Brad Lukowich will be going to San Jose in the trade.

Boyle, who signed a six-year, $40 million extension just before the trade deadline in February, was limited to four goals in 37 games last season thanks to a freak accident. A skate fell on him in the locker room, severely cutting his wrist.

A member of Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup-winning team in 2004, Boyle has registered 76 goals and 216 assists in 523 career games with Florida and Tampa Bay.