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If you're trading him, why not get a defenseman? More importantly, why was this traded needed at all?
They must have known they were not going to re-sign Downie.
If you're trading him, why not get a defenseman? More importantly, why was this traded needed at all?
Downie is better at every aspect of the game other than faceoffs and discipline. They're not close.
They must have known they were not going to re-sign Downie.
Brutal. I hope there is more to this, like Talbot and Coburn for Downie and a pick or prospect. Otherwise, this makes zero sense.
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has acquired forward Maxime Talbot from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Steve Downie.
Talbot, 29, has appeared in all 11 games for the Flyers this year, tallying a goal and one assist. A native of Lemoyne, Quebec, Talbot has recorded 77 goals and 77 assists for 154 points in 515 career games between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. He has also skated in 77 career playoff games, totaling 39 points (18g/21a).
“Maxime is a veteran forward who has won a Stanley Cup and has a lot of NHL experience,†said Avalanche Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic. “We’re looking forward to him bringing that experience to our club.â€
Talbot helped the Penguins win the 2009 Stanley Cup after tallying 13 points (8g/5a) in 24 postseason games that spring. He scored both goals in Pittsburgh’s 2-1 series-clinching victory over the Red Wings in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Detroit. Selected by Pittsburgh in the eighth round (234th overall) of the 2002 Entry Draft, Talbot spent his first six seasons with the Penguins before signing with Philadelphia as a free agent on July 1, 2011.
Dater just posted this too on his Twitter account.
I'd bet that Mitchell moves up to the 3rd line and Talbot takes over on the 4th line. Adds another PK player.
Not good Patrick. Not good.
Talbot plays a ton of PK minutes. Downie plays none. Talbot is an excellent physical player just like Downie.