DAILY PRIME- JULY 10, 2014: DUCKS SNAG HEATLEY;ARBITRARY LEAFS primepucks.com Thu 7/10/14 7:34 AM

Former 50-goal scorer Dany Heatley has found a new home as the Anaheim Ducks have signed him to a one-year/$1M deal. The 33-year old has been on a downward spiral since his first season for San Jose, where he recorded 39 goals and 82 points in 09-10'. His 28 points for Minny last seasons allowed the Ducks to snag him at a discount price, giving them another veteran addition to possibly round out the top-six. It's hard to have any more faith in Heatley as a dependable fantasy option, but given the lack of impact left-wingers on the Anaheim squad, what if he plays himself onto the top line with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry? Totally plausible, considering this might be Heatley's last opportunity to resurrect his career on a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Defintely worth a late, late round gamble in most fantasy drafts. ARBITRARY LEAFS: The Leafs have two 26-year old's, James Reimer and Cody Franson, coming off sub-years and opting for arbitration in the coming weeks. While there is a great chance that both will be out of Toronto via trades soon, it seems too early to write both of them off as future solid NHL performers. Yes, Reimer has taken a step back ever since the Game 7 meltdown against Boston in the 2013 playoffs, but his numbers were rock solid that season (19-8, 2.46 GAA, and .924 SP). The acquisition of Jonathan Bernier has made it clear that Reimer was no longer viewed as Toronto's starting goalie of the future, so maybe a change of scenery would help get his career back on track. As for Franson, he seems to have fallen behind youngster's Morgan Reilly and Jake Gardiner as future power-play staples at the point. In 12-13', the former Nashville d-man led the way for the Leafs blue-line with 29 points in 45 games. His situation is way more muddled than Reimer's, considering that Gardiner and Dion Phaneuf have also been mentioned in various trade rumors. One thing is certain; one of these offensive defensemen seems likely to get moved.