The Hockey Wilderness 2010 NHL Trade Deadline Thread
by BReynolds on Mar 3, 2010 8:15 AM CST
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Here you are, Wilderness readers, a place to join together and discuss all of the happenings of the day. I will update with trades as they happen.
Check out a nice preview of the Western Conference at the deadline by FanHouse's Bruce Ciskie.
For now, a few questions to discuss:
- Do the Wild make some moves, and if so, who and for what?
- Is this the last we've seen of Owen Nolan and Eric Belanger in Iron Range Red?
- Will Brian Burke add truculence?
- With Ilya Kovalchuk already in NJ, are there any blockbusters out there?
- Does Eklund's site crash due to "too much traffic" again this year? (FYI, I don't really care, I just wanted to make fun of him, and this question allows me to do so.)
- Will CapGeek.com survive the day?
- Will Pierre McGuire annoy me so much that I won't be able to watch anymore?
Here we go, trade deadline, 2010. Enjoy.
TRADES:
Derek Morris traded to Phoenix Coyotes from Boston Bruins for a 4th round pick in 2011. (9:32 am)
Martin Skoula from Toronto Maple Leafs to New Jersey Devils for three hockey pucks and a used traffic cone (ok, it's a 5th rounder). (10:00 am) Update: I am informed the traffic cone involved is indeed Martin Skoula. Apologies for reporting too soon.
Boston Bruins acquires Dennis Seidenberg and Matthew Bartkowski from Florida Panthers for Craig Weller, Byron Bitz and a 2nd round pick. (10:33 am)
Aaron Ward to Ducks from Hurricanes for Justin Pogge and 4th round pick (10:47AM)
Scott Walker to Capitals from Hurricanes for 7th round pick (11:27AM)
Yan Stastny to the Vancouver Canucks (Manitoba Moose); Pierre-Cedric Labrie to St. Louis Blues (11:39 am).
Peter Mueller and Kevin Porter from Phoenix Coyotes to Colroado Avalanche for Wojtek Wolski (11:42 am)
Detroit Red Wings send Kris Newbury to the Rangers for Jordan Owens (11:54 am)
Vancouver Canucks send Mathieu Schneider to the Phoenix Coyotes for Sean Zimmerman and 6th round pick (12:22 pm)
Tampa Bay Lightning have sent Jeff Halpern to the Los Angeles Kings for Teddy Purcell and a 3rd rounder (12:32 pm)
****Eric Belanger to Washington Capitals for a 2nd round pick (12:45PM)****
Curtis McElhinney from the Calgary Flames to the Ducks for Vesa Toskala (1:09 pm)
Raffi Torres from Columbus Blue Jackets to Buffalo Sabres for Nathan Paetsch and a 2nd (1:20 pm)
Atlanta Thrashers trade a third and fourth rounder to Buffalo for Clarke MacArthur.
Columbus trades Milan Jurcina back to Washington Capitals for ??? (1:50PM)
Toronto Maple Leafs trade Lee Stempniak to Phoenix for 4th and 7th rounders (2:06 pm)
Joe Corvo from Hurricanes to Capitals for Brian Pothier, Oskar Osala and second round pick (2:07 pm)
Andrew Alberts from Carolina to Vancouver for a third-round pick. (2:09)
Stephane Yelle and Harrison Reed traded from Carolina Hurricanes to the Colorado Avalanche for Cedric McNicoll and a 6th round pick (2:10 pm)
Fredrik Modin from Columbus Blue Jackets to Los Angeles Kings for future considerations (2:10 pm)
Joey MacDonald of Toronto to Anaheim for 7th round pick in 2011 (2:15 pm)
Mathieu Roy of Columbus to Florida for Matt Rust (2:27 pm)
Lubomir Visnovsky of Edmonton Oilers to Anaheim for Ryan Whitney (2:32 pm)
Chris Peluso to Toronto from Pittsburgh for 6th round pick (2:39 pm )
Dustin Boyd Calgary to Nashville for fourth round pick (2:43 pm)
Alexandre Picard from Columbus to Phoenix for Chad Kolarik (2:52 pm)
Steve Staios of Edmonton to Calgary for Aaron Johnson and a 3rd rounder (3:05 pm)
Petteri Nokelainen of Anaheim to Phoenix for a 6th round draft pick (3:48)
Phoenix trades Anders Eriksson to the NY Rangers for 7th round pick & G Miika Wiikman (3:49 pm)
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
With GMs debating, and fans salivating.
And I’m drinking beer!!!!!!!!
It’s the most wonderful time ….. of the year!!!
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I wish
Last year I had the day off. I made an error by not taking it off this year.
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My predictions
Owen Nolan will be a Shark.
Eric Belanger will be in the East
The Wild will pick up nothing but picks. No young talent, just picks
Guillaume Latendresse will not sign an extension today (no matter how much we want it)
Pierre McGuire will french kiss Dutchy because he speaks so damn close to his face
I will make at least three “Dany Heatley is a murderer” comments
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by nathaneide on Mar 3, 2010 8:18 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
I can't help it
It’s just so easy, kinda like driving your Ferrari into a tree and getting away with killing someone.
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Good call
Eric Belanger will be in the East
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Mar 3, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
Man I love being right
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Oh Nate...
so much Dany hate.
I agree with most everything…except the Nolan thing. I know may be biased, as Owen in my wife’s Wild boyfriend, but, I really think news, if any, regarding him, would be a re-signing.
In Owen’s heart, he knows that San Jose has too much history losing in the playoffs.
I'd like to see Nolan stay
But he’s all but packed.
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From Russo's post
OK, on to Owen Nolan. There was a point today, and the last few days actually, where I was convinced he’d be traded. Teams have shown interest.
But as of now, unless there’s a too-good-to-pass-up-offer, I think he’s staying. Here’s the deal from the best that I can decifer: Out of courtesy for Nolan and what he’s accomplished in his career and how he’s playing this season, Chuck Fletcher met with Nolan on Monday to ask if he’d want to be traded to a contender.
The Wild wants to keep him, but Nolan’s never won a Stanley Cup. It sounds like Nolan actually told the Wild he wants to try to help the Wild make what appears to be an insurmountable climb up this playoff hill.
"He’s a loyal guy," said Fletcher, but refusing to divulge the full extent of their conversation.
So right now I think he’s staying.
Nobody knows Fletcher well enough (though Russo says that he’s a straight-forward guy), but how much of this could be conjecture to keep people off-guard? I have no idea, but I think you have to see what you can get for Nolan. I love the guy, but this team NEEDS young talent.
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Washington wants ....
A veteran 2-way forward with playoff experience. Hmm, now that would be a fit for Nolan.
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Robbie Earl Recalled
It’s a Twins Trade!
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From Russo
Robbie Earl recalled in case #mnwild trade a player today; Wild source says he’ll be returned if no trade
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I am enjoying the twitter exchange about Russo saying “Earl to Calgary.” Russo has a sick sense of humor.
That was funniy
And would’ve been better had Billy Rob not tweeted it first.
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Not Wild related (not really, anyway)....
This will please Boston.
by Victory Trading Cards on Mar 3, 2010 9:27 AM CST reply actions
Wouldn't be a trade deadline without Derek Morris
Back to Phoenix? WTF?
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HA!
Andy Sutton gets a second and Derek Morris gets a 4th. Oh how the mighty have fallen.
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And it has happened
Skoula to New Jersey.
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And Jacques looks deep into his eyes and says “I wish I knew how to quit you”.
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I love this move. For them, I mean. I hated to see them separated for long. The kids have been stressed out, Skoula just cries all the time. The house seemed so empty.
RT @DownGoesBrown:
Reports say the Leafs will get a fifth for Skoula. No word yet what on whether it’s whiskey or scotch.
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Interesting
Ron Hainsey was pulled off the ice at Thrashers practice.
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Dennis Seidenberg to Boston
Guess they couldn’t work out Hamhuis
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Seidenberg and Bartowski from Fla for Craig Weller, Byron Bitz and a 2nd round pick.
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Question...
What the fuck is this?
Or this?
Please, Wilderness readers. Do not, under any circumstances, but these items. I will reach through the computer and slap you.
is my screen malfunctioning?
Or are those hats actually neon?
by Yabbs on Mar 3, 2010 10:58 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ouch
I bet those bills don’t bend either.
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Do I get to leave the new era sticker on the bill too?
by Yabbs on Mar 3, 2010 11:05 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Depends
Are your jeans too tight and your hightops too big?
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I promise I will not but those items.
I shouldn’t make fun of you for this though, because 90% of my posts contain similar spelling errors.
I’ve already told friends, family, coworkers, etc that I would disown them if they ever bought a pink jersey to be worn by anyone over the age of 9.
I actually do have that hat in a respectable color scheme though.
Damn
Edmonton claims Ryan Jones
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-I really Nolan stays. I like this team having a grizzled old SOB who’s been there, done that, and called his shot. Every team needs a graybeard, and he fits with the .org and the fans. And if that blurb from Russo is true, that’s the mark of a great man.
-Belanger I’m ambival…ambivel….I’m on the fence.
-Boogie, again see my poem regarding him. If Fletch bids adieu, my foot will bid bonjour to his balls. Yeah we have Scott, and he’s a great big SOB, but he doesn’t instill the fear that #24 does. Not yet anyways.
-Those hats are f’ing ugly. And I’m so g-d sick of this pink craze it makes me see Iron Range Red.
Er, “I really hope”.
Don’t judge, I’m on 3 hours sleep.
by TylerDurdenUMD on Mar 3, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
Don't judge?
You haven’t been around here long, have you? We judge everyone for everything.
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Or I just needed to open a new tab and go to Google :)
by TylerDurdenUMD on Mar 3, 2010 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
Yan Stastny to Vancouver; Cedric Labrie to St. Louis.
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Fuck
Peter Mueller and Kevin Porter to Avs for Wojtek Wolski is official.
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In the "Who Cares" bin
Detroit sends Kris Newbury to the Rangers for Jordan Owens.
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Yep
Surprising, considering how much time the GMs had to negotiate during the Olympics.
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Breakdown on the Avs move
Seems like two teams swapping guys who are underperforming. Not sure why the Yotes needed to add Porter to the mix, but I think this helps Colorado much more than Phoenix. Mueller is big and is still very young, Porter showed great poise and touch at Michigan.
I think this could hurt the Wild, in that Colorado adds more young talent and a guy in Mueller who is going to play with a chip on his shoulder. Same with Wolski. He has flamed out the past 18 months, but has proven he can score. I see him as a spark for Phoenix as they drive into the playoffs.
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By the way
Scott Walker only returned a 7th rounder vs. Andy Sutton’s 2nd? What the hell is going on in the Eastern Conference?
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Speaking of former Wild players on Long Island
Looks like Richard Park is about to be moved. If he gets a second rounder, I’m going to eat my hat.
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Just make sure that it's one of those neon ones...
It probably dissolves in water… and there would be one fewer in the world.
by Krotz the Wall on Mar 3, 2010 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
I have a trade to announce
Vancouver sends Mathieu Schneider to Phoenix. No work on who comes back.
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Phoenix
These past two deadlines have been hot for the Coyotes. Last season they added young talent, this season they’re looking to make a run. I absolutely LOVE the way they’ve set themselves up.
I’m guessing they’ll be pairing Schneider with Morris. Have to like the potential of that pairing.
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Yeah
I love the NHL comment “All of their transactions fit within the payroll budget they have been provided”
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Jeff Halpern to the Kings from Tampa
Huh, this one’s great for LA.
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Here we go
Eric Belanger to Washington for a 2nd rounder. Nice.
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it's hilarious that it's just after Russo
told him that is was safe to go onto the ice for practice.
by Krotz the Wall on Mar 3, 2010 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
Curtis McElhinney gone from Calgary
No idea on where or for whom.
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Yeah well
No idea where the agency folks are. Seem to have vanished.
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Link to the Belanger announcement from the Wild
http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=519868
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Wonder if anyone
Will force the Wild’s resolve with a very good offer on Nolan. It seems, based on Russo’s tweets, that the team is set on hanging on to him.
I sure hope that pays dividends this summer. Would suck to have him hang around and then have him leave July 1 for nothing. Real trust going on between the two sides with this.
indeed
It’ll be interesting to see how that unfolds.
by Krotz the Wall on Mar 3, 2010 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
Now he can back up Kipper
Ironic because I believe Kiprusoff was moved to Calgary partially to free up room with Sharks for Toskala.
by Krotz the Wall on Mar 3, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
There has to be more to that trade. Why would you give up a 535k cap hit backup goaltender for a $4 mil cap hit backup goaltender?
Because it's Calgary
And Sutter has to fuck it up every season somehow.
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Rogers SportsNet is saying ...
Raffi Torres from Columbus to Buffalo
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NHL Draft
How does slotting in the draft work for playoff teams? Are they slotted by their regular season record or on their dismissal from the playoffs?
balanger trade
we got a 2nd round pick for a guy who was gone ne way after this season but im wondering how many mins does he average a game and who will be picking up those mins
by geekernonsleeper on Mar 3, 2010 1:30 PM CST reply actions
From Wild via Twitter
Chuck Kobasew in the lineup. James Sheppard will play center tonight. Todd Richards expects Andrew Ebbett to see more ice time too.
Here's what I'm thinking for tonight
Andrew Brunette – Mikko Koivu – Antti Miettinen
Owen Nolan – Kyle Brodziak – Cal Clutterbuck
Guillaume Latendresse – Andrew Ebbett – Martin Havlat
Robbie Earl – James Sheppard – Derek Boogaard
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That's my one issue
I know they want to get Ebbett more time, but moving him up to the second seems a bit much. I would imagine we’ll see Ebbett and Brodziak swapping linemates regularly.
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Clarke MacArthur to Atlanta for a 3rd and 4th
WTF?
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I think some GM was bored.
Only explanation there.
by Krotz the Wall on Mar 3, 2010 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah but where?
Let me guess …. Calgary? :)
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If you want to make fun of an idiot
I had a little run in with this guy on the Wild’s Facebook page lol
Nick Goers
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! and @ Goken… I would take a 4th line college kid over PMB any day of the week! Him and Shepp’s are in the same boat sinking together…
Terry Goken
@Goers Im pretty sure if PMB was healthy he would have a little more than 2 goals 3 assists and a -8 in 44 games, JUST SAYIN. You cannot compare anyone to Shepp as far as letdowns go. Just because a player is hurt doesn’t mean he is worthless. So i guess you want to get rid of Kobasew, and Stoner too because they can’t play either? Get real man
Nick Goers
@ Goken… The Stoner extension is not exciting, not much of a player, similar to boogie! Kobasew actually has some skill to be playing in the league…
Terry Goken
@Goers, have you even seen Stoner play?! 2 goals 2 assists in the 8 games he’s played. He is the future stud defenseman for the team
Nick Goers
@ Goken… He’s nothing exciting to watch!
Terry Goken
@Goers. He hits, he fights, he scores, he has a half-rink pass to give Havlat a breakaway (which he scored on), and plays solidly defensively (plus one, the only wild player besides Robbie Earl to have an overall plus) what more do you want?
And then he went off about fighting me and since he played college hockey…he knows how to fight
What a joke. Sorry that this is way off topic but I thought it was funny
Oh yeah
And after reading the comments on the trade deadline thread I have learned three things
1. People want to trade Shepp Backs Nolan Burns Koivu Boogy Havlat AND Harding for either Crosby, Ovechkin, Parise, one of the Sedins, or Saku Koivu
2. If you play college hockey it makes you an expert in player analysis
3. People are EXTREMELY dumb
Sheldon Souray's Hand Infection
Can you say “Sloppy Seconds”?
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Blackberries Down Gentlemen
A few will trickle in. Probably Stempniak and possibly something out of Edmonton
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As I was saying
Stempniak to Phx for draft picks
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Stephane Yelle traded
Umm to whom and for what?
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Ok
Andrew Alberts to Vancouver for ??? (2:09)
Stephane Yelle to ??
Fredrik Modin from Columbus Blue Jackets to Los Angeles Kings for future considerations (2:10 pm)
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Wild done
Russo says it’s over in the war room
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WTF is this?
Joey MacDonald to Anaheim. 7th round pick in 2011 to Toronto.
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Russo has your lines on Twitter:
Wild lines vs. Calgary: Brunette-Koivu-Miettinen; Latendresse-Ebbett-Havlat; Nolan-Sheppard-kobasew; Boogaard-Brodziak-Clutterbuck
According to Russo
Wild lines vs. Calgary:
Brunette-Koivu-Miettinen;
Latendresse-Ebbett-Havlat;
Nolan-Sheppard-kobasew;
Boogaard-Brodziak-Clutterbuck
I was wrong
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Sucks to be Cal in that situation
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Sucks to be Nolan, you mean. Kobasew in his first game in forever, and SHEP?
Ouch. Congrats on the loyalty, Cowboy.
Yeah, I like mine better
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Nolan?
I didn’t hear even moderate rumors of Nolan being traded, beyond the normal speculation that follows a soon to be UFA. I can’t imagine why a playoff team wouldn’t want him. Is it possible they plan to resign him?
That would be my guess
He’s happy here. He can do this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7uUkfiFJGg
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Alberts for a 3rd rounder
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Whoa
Now that’s not bad
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Poor Ryan Whitney. What a crappy place to find yourself traded.
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He's still getting $4 mil/year
.. and I have to imagine hookers are cheaper in Edmonton. He’ll survive.
True, but they're from the high prairie
Not exactly high quality
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Oy
There are some seriously pathetic Wild homers in the Twittersphere. Not to mention fuckheads like http://twitter.com/dofferdahl/
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He must have the world's smallest cock
I mean, why else would someone be so fucking negative
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Chris Peluso to Toronto; 6th round pick to Pittsburgh
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He's having a rough year
And he would still be leading the Bruins in points
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Blue Jackets trade Alex Picard to PHX for Chad Kolarik
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Yep
We got that at 2:10 :)
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The entire list is up on the original post
We’ve been updating the main post as the day goes on. We’re awesome like that.
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Holy shit
I had forgotten how many moves the Flames had made since the Wild were there in January. Wow.
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Why the hell was Buzz Eklund even born? Some of his rumors are as preposterous as Mike Greenlay's quote of
after Derek Boogaard got a 4:00 penalty, "It’s unfortunate because it’s a reputation that he doesn’t
Yelle deal finally updated
Stephane Yelle traded to Colorado with Harrison Reed for a 6th round pick.
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STOP ALREADY
Anaheim trades Petteri Nokelainen to Phoenix for a draft pick (3:45 pm)
Phoenix trades Anders Eriksson to the NY Rangers for 7th round pick & G Miika Wiikman (3:49 pm)
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Off topic
I’ve been out of it for a while, but when New Jersey got Kovalchuk did they give him an extension, or is he expected to be a free agent this summer?
Nope
He’s still an UFA
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