Pittsburgh - the Pens picked up Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis from the Thrashers for Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, Angelo Esposito and a first round pick. This is a decent deal for the Thrashers, they get some depth, a decent prospect and a pick. For the Pens, they get a big shot in the offensive arm (potentially) and this could be a boom or bust swap. If Hossa can click with Crosby or Malkin, the East is the Pens to win.
Toronto - the Leafs moved Hal Gill to the Pens and Chad Kilger to the Panthers for a 2nd and 5th round pick. Gill gives the Pens some depth, while the Leafs get some extra picks in a deep NHL draft. Not much impact on the fantasy front however. Kilger gives the Panthers some size for a 3rd round pick.
NY Islanders - the Islanders moved Chris Simon to the Wild for a 6th round pick and Marc-Andre Bergeron to the Ducks for a 3rd round pick. Simon give the Wild even a tougher look for the next 20 games, and Bergeron should assist the Ducks in terms of moving the puck to their talented forwards and might see some 2nd unit PP time.
Detroit - the Red Wings scoop Brad Stuart from the Kings for a 2nd and 4th round pick. Stuart gives the Red Wings another decent defencemen to assist their injury plagued d-core. Stuart won't contribute enough offensively to make him worth alot of poolie attention.
LA Kings - the Kings also shipped JS Aubin to the Ducks for a 7th round pick. Aubin is a security blanket for the Ducks in case Giguere and/or Hillier go down; nothing more.
Phoenix - the Coyotes shipped Fredrik Sjostrom, David Leneveau and Josh Gratton to the Rangers for Marcel Hossa and Al Montoya. Not much fantasy impact here as the tow teams exchange at one time blue-chip prospects that could use a change of scenery.
NY Rangers - the Rangers acquired Christian Backman from the Blues for a 4th round pick. Backman is an average NMHL defenceman that gives the Rangers some depth for a draft pick for the Blues.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Trade Deadline Day - Part VI 12:00
Washington - the Capitals have traded Matt Pettinger to the Vancouver Canucks for Matt Cooke. Fantasy impact wise, neither of these guys will excite poolie's as they both play a similar game. Unless your league counts hits, this won't be that much help. Cooke has not been a coach favorite.
Trade Deadline Day - Part V 11:30 a.m.
Columbus - the Blue Jackets have sent Sergei Federov to the Capitals for defenceman Theo Ruth. This is little more than a salary dump as Federov is little more than a 3rd line center/winger. Ruth is a long-term prospect. Not much fantasy value here.
New Jersey - the Devils have acquired Bryce Salvador from the Blues for Cam Janssen. For poolies, there isn't much value here other than perhaps Janssen PIMs.
New Jersey - the Devils have acquired Bryce Salvador from the Blues for Cam Janssen. For poolies, there isn't much value here other than perhaps Janssen PIMs.
Trade Deadline Day - Part IV 11:18 a.m.
Denver - the Avalanche appear to be loading up for the playoff run as they have made two separate deals to add Adam Foote from Columbus and Ruslan Salei from Florida for Karlis Skrastins and a 3rd round pick. Fantasy impact will not be significant for all teams involved. Salei is a better puck moving defenceman than Skrastins, and might see a little time on the PP. Foote has lost a step or two from his days in Colorado. For the stretch drive, he'll be counted on for his physicality and his leadership more than his offence.
Carolina - the Hurricanes have added Tuomo Ruutu from Chicago in exchange for Andrew Ladd. Both players could benefit from a change in scenery. Ruutu can settle into his role as the next Mike Ricci, while Ladd will get a long look as a top 6 forward from the 'Hawks.
Carolina - the Hurricanes have added Tuomo Ruutu from Chicago in exchange for Andrew Ladd. Both players could benefit from a change in scenery. Ruutu can settle into his role as the next Mike Ricci, while Ladd will get a long look as a top 6 forward from the 'Hawks.
Trade Dealine Day Part III - 11:00 a.m.
Ottawa - GM Bryan Murray has dealt a 6th round draft pick to the Blackhawks for Martin Lapointe. For fantasy poolies this is not the impactful deal that many were hoping the Sens would make. Expect Lapointe to contribute a little in the first few weeks, and then assume his role as a grinding checker on the Sens third-line.
Trade Dealine Day Part II - 8:00 a.m.
Montreal - the Habs have dealt soon to be UFA Cristobal Huet to the Washington Capitals for a 2nd round draft pick. Fantasy Impact - it appears that Montreal is clearing cap space with this move for a bigger deal to come (Hossa, Tanguay ?). For Washington, a bit of a noggin' scratcher in that they already have Kolzig and Johnston, unless they believe Huet can give them more than those two 'tenders.
Trade Deadline Day
6:51 - It's trade deadline day in the NHL, and we'll try and keep a running blog all day with the deals, rumored deals and other signings around the NHL. So let''s get to it.
Denver - it looks as though Peter Forsberg is going to give it another try, at a date TBD, sometime this year. Forsberg announced he signed with the Avs for the equivalent of $1M for the next 20 games. for poolies, it really comes down to how Forsberg's foot is feeling it terms of gauging his impact. If he was 100% healthy, we'd be saying to move heaven and earth to get him. That said, he's not, won't be and likely closer to 80%. He'll probably see time on the team's PP, and may even skate on the wing where he won't have to skate as much.
New York Islanders - Mike Comrie has re-upped with the Isles for another year at $4M. Solid move for both parties; Comrie's been the best Isle forward this year and he likes it in Long Island. Not much will change for the Isles on the fantasy impact front though, as the Islanders are likely on the outside looking in come playoff time.
Philadelphia - the Flyers have acquired Vaclav Prospal from the Tampa Bay Lightening for defensive prospect Alexandre Picard and conditional draft picks. Prospal should supply some secondary scoring for the Flyers. He's not the toughest guy in the locker room, but on the PP, he could be pretty solid. Picard is a rangy stay at home defenceman with limited up-side. The Lightening are getting a big guy, with good quickness but no hands.
Tampa Bay - and with the Lightning, GM Jay Feaster has locked up defenceman Dan Boyle with a 6 year, $40M contract. Boyle is one of the league's premiere offensive weapons, and should post excellent numbers for the years to come. Still with Tampa, it appears the 'Ning are close to trading Brad Ricahrds and Johan Holmqvist to the Dallas Stars for goalie Mike Smith, center Jeff Halpern and winger Jussi Jokinen. Fro ma poolie perspective, if you have either Smith of Richards this is a wonderful move for both players. Richards emerges from the shadow of Lecavalier, and likely forces Modano to the wing in Dallas, while Mike Smith gets the legitimate shot to be a #1 in Tampa Bay.
Buffalo - it looks as though the Sabres are on the verge of trading Brian Campbell to the Sharks for forward Steve Bernier and a first round draft pick. Fantasy impact - is wow, did Buffalo every screw themselves. The Sharks pick up a premiere defenceman in Campbell and give up a forward that was in and out of the coaches dog-house and a draft pick that is assured to be a very late first rounder. What a steal by the Sharks and what a cluster goober by the Sabres. What message does this send to the rest of the Sabres hockey team?
Toronto - the Leafs have dumped Wade Belak on the Panthers for a 5th round pick. Fantasy impact wise, unless you need PIMs, there isn't one.
Denver - it looks as though Peter Forsberg is going to give it another try, at a date TBD, sometime this year. Forsberg announced he signed with the Avs for the equivalent of $1M for the next 20 games. for poolies, it really comes down to how Forsberg's foot is feeling it terms of gauging his impact. If he was 100% healthy, we'd be saying to move heaven and earth to get him. That said, he's not, won't be and likely closer to 80%. He'll probably see time on the team's PP, and may even skate on the wing where he won't have to skate as much.
New York Islanders - Mike Comrie has re-upped with the Isles for another year at $4M. Solid move for both parties; Comrie's been the best Isle forward this year and he likes it in Long Island. Not much will change for the Isles on the fantasy impact front though, as the Islanders are likely on the outside looking in come playoff time.
Philadelphia - the Flyers have acquired Vaclav Prospal from the Tampa Bay Lightening for defensive prospect Alexandre Picard and conditional draft picks. Prospal should supply some secondary scoring for the Flyers. He's not the toughest guy in the locker room, but on the PP, he could be pretty solid. Picard is a rangy stay at home defenceman with limited up-side. The Lightening are getting a big guy, with good quickness but no hands.
Tampa Bay - and with the Lightning, GM Jay Feaster has locked up defenceman Dan Boyle with a 6 year, $40M contract. Boyle is one of the league's premiere offensive weapons, and should post excellent numbers for the years to come. Still with Tampa, it appears the 'Ning are close to trading Brad Ricahrds and Johan Holmqvist to the Dallas Stars for goalie Mike Smith, center Jeff Halpern and winger Jussi Jokinen. Fro ma poolie perspective, if you have either Smith of Richards this is a wonderful move for both players. Richards emerges from the shadow of Lecavalier, and likely forces Modano to the wing in Dallas, while Mike Smith gets the legitimate shot to be a #1 in Tampa Bay.
Buffalo - it looks as though the Sabres are on the verge of trading Brian Campbell to the Sharks for forward Steve Bernier and a first round draft pick. Fantasy impact - is wow, did Buffalo every screw themselves. The Sharks pick up a premiere defenceman in Campbell and give up a forward that was in and out of the coaches dog-house and a draft pick that is assured to be a very late first rounder. What a steal by the Sharks and what a cluster goober by the Sabres. What message does this send to the rest of the Sabres hockey team?
Toronto - the Leafs have dumped Wade Belak on the Panthers for a 5th round pick. Fantasy impact wise, unless you need PIMs, there isn't one.
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