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Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch has issued a statement in reaction to the criticism levelled at the club by Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash. Koukash called a news conference on Wednesday at which he urged Super League clubs to consider splitting from the RFL, just a day after criticising rugby leagues governing body.The clubs outspoken owner also hit out at Perpignan-based Catalans, criticising the number of non-European players they have in their squad, while also questioning what they contribute to Super League. Dragons have now offered a tongue-in-cheek response, inviting Koukash to join them in the south of France to see how they operate.Dear Marwan, we were used to better manners from the chairmen and owners from other Super League clubs, read the chairmans statement on Catalans Dragons official website. We are delighted of your recent arrival in our sport. As we did 10 years ago, you have brought a new impulse to the competition. I am available to discuss with you about how we negotiate contracts with players and their agents and our ability to fill our stadium. I invite you to spend [a] few days in Perpignan to discuss this together, Im sure a journey in the South of France will calm your anger. The entire Catalans Dragons club wish you, all the clubs and their fans a very enjoyable weekend at the unique and amazing event that is the Magic Weekend. Players from Wakefield Wildcats and Catalans Dragons look ahead to Sundays Magic Weekend showdown Watch Magic Weekend from St James Park on Sky Sports this weekend. All 12 Super League clubs will be in action, with coverage of Salford Red Devils game with Widnes Vikings beginning on Sky Sports 3 HD at 2pm on Saturday.Catalans Dragons face Wakefield Wildcats on Sunday. Coverage gets underway on Sky Sports 1 HD from 12:30pm. Also See: Chase battling depression Magic Moments Super Leagues showpiece event Magic Weekend on Sky Kalen Ballage Dolphins Jersey .C. 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Now are they going to trade Spezza on Draft Day or perhaps even before? Bob McKenzie: They certainly hope so, and the talk has picked up the past 24-48 hours to the point now where there are four teams talking to the Senators about Spezza. Three of those teams are in the Western Conference and we know Anaheim and St. Louis are among that group. One mystery team in the Eastern Conference has entered the fray which makes things a little interesting. Keep in mind Spezza has a list of 10 teams that he cannot be traded to and there are four Eastern Conference teams that are on that list including Florida, Carolina, Columbus, and the New York Islanders. In a perfect world the Senators would like to have this done before or at the Draft; they would like to get a first-round pick in Fridays draft as part of the compensation for Spezza. David Bolland is set to become a free agent July 1 but Toronto has been looking at getting a deal done. Now they know exactly what he wants, is it too steep? Darren Dreger: He wants maximum value and as far as the Maple Leafs are concerned, yes its too steep. Its believed that hes asking for the maximum eight years to stay with the Leafs and at $4.9 million per year. Thats a tough hit. At 28-years-old, Bollands earned his right to unrestricted free agency. I believe the Leafs would be more comfortable in that 5-6 year range so its very likely Bolland is going to unrestricted free agency. Hes not healthy yet but hes well on his way and he hopes and believes hell be at 100% as early as training camp. Are the Edmonton Oilers in pursuit of a centre? Dreger: Yes, theyre looking for a centre and a defenceman and theyre very active. Theyre throwing out some considerable assets as well; we know that the Oilers third overall pick is very much in play. And Sam Gagners name seems to suurface annually at the draft, hes also trade bait for Edmonton.dddddddddddd And the Oilers are still in the game for the first overall pick with Florida. Will Joe Thornton go anywhere? McKenzie: Not right now. Its a dicey situation, I think in a perfect world the San Jose Sharks would like to try and trade Thornton and begin a rebuilding process using the return as a centerpiece for it. But as of right now, Thornton has no intention of waiving his no-move clause to go anywhere. Theres no list whatsoever, and if there was a list I suspect it would include teams the Sharks probably wouldnt want to trade him to like the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, or Chicago Blackhawks. In the meantime Thornton, as the captain of the team, is meeting with the core group of players and trying to pick up the pieces and carry on but well see what happens. So no list for Thornton but there definitely is a list for Ryan Kesler… McKenzie: There is a list of six teams for Kesler and the two teams that seem to be the most interested in him right now are the Blackhawks and Ducks; thats not news. Theres nothing imminent on the Kesler front because I get the sense that Anaheim and Chicago believe theyre the only two teams in the running, therefore the offers arent good enough for what Vancouver wants to do. Vancouver isnt going to do this deal if they dont get the right amount, or at least not at the draft. And the other thing for the Canucks, like a lot of teams, theyre trying to move up and get the first overall pick. Right now Panthers GM Dale Tallon has three legitimate offers, which is up from one. But dont confuse legitimate offers with a deal that he would absolutely make right now. Right now its more likely hell be using the first overall pick to make a selection than trading it. Is Dan Boyle about to get a lot of legitimate offers? Dreger: It was a brisk day in the Boyle camp, at least eight teams have made contact with Boyles representatives, and many of those teams will meet with his representatives on Thursday and that of course includes the Maple Leafs. 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