While no press release has been sent out with the particulars of the trade, San Jose just sent out an advisory that will make Sharks’ general manager Doug Wilson available to the media on a conference call. Just for reference purposes, something like this doesn’t get sent out until everything has been approved by the league. I expect a formal announcment from both teams shortly.

As reported earlier, the deal also includes Brad Lukowich heading to San Jose in exchange for defenseman Matt Carle, former 2006 first-round pick (16th overall) 6-foot-4 defenseman Ty Wishart, a first round pick in 2009 and a fourth-round pick in 2010.

San Jose also reportedly made another move on Friday, sending Craig Rivet to Buffalo.