Yeah. I think all we can take from this is, first, Yzerman actually did try to pull off a major move to save the season, and, second, the guy who would be a perfect fit for our troubles isn't coming here.
I guess maybe there's a third: The fact that Yzerman went the sign-and-trade route proves that it's not as crazy far-fetched as it sometimes seems. We could probably get a substantial return on Bishop if Yzerman goes that way. (Then again, I'm not sure what the $ on Bishop would have to be in order to bring him to a break even point if he were, say, in Calgary. Probably more than they'd be willing to pay, especially if they're offering up a piece.)