AVS SEND STATSNY TO JACKETS FOR BRASSARD AND MORE
Despite reports they would hold onto the talented Centre, Colorado shipped Paul to Columbus for Centre Derek Brassard, Winger Nikita Filatov, and the 8th Overall Pick in the 2011 Draft
"We feel Matt Duchene has been progressing well. Our confdence in his potential, as well as getting a talented C in Brassard back, made this deal possible."
With THREE picks now in the Top 11 (#2, #8, #11), Colorado is not done dealing. A strong D-man and a Goalie are still high on the priority list, as well as moving up or down or stocking up on 2012 picks
Hemsky is California Bound
Anaheim, CA The Anaheim Ducks agreed to a trade with the Edmonton Oilers that sends skilled winger Ales Hemsky to Anaheim in exchange for young defenseman Luca Sbisa, and forward prospects Devante Smith-Pelley and Nick Bonino. Anaheim also receives Edmonton's 3rd round pick in the 2011 entry draft.
I've been out all night, but Montreal has a deal to announce.
GOODBYE MONEYBAGS
The Montreal Canadiens have dealt overpaid giveaway specialist Scott Gomez to the Nashville Predators for hometown boy J.P. Dumont.
"Gomez was underperforming in Montreal, and being payed over 7 million dollars, we couldn't afford to have that." Said GM habsman56, "We're very pleased to welcome JP Dumont to the team. We think he'll be a strong piece of our team."
Dumont has 1 more season at $4,000,000. Gomez has 3 more seasons at $7,357,143.
WAIVER ALERT
The Boston Bruins have placed defenseman Andrew Ference on waivers.
You just don't like him because he flipped the bird
HEATLEY A BRUIN!
The Boston Bruins have traded goaltender Tim Thomas and forward Zach Hamill to the San Jose Sharks for forward Dany Heatley and goaltender Antero Niittymaki.
Tim was a great player for us and he is among the best in the NHL at his position. Given his age and the emergence of young goaltender Tuuka Rask, a trade was the best option for Tim and for us. We are thrilled to add a forward of Dany’s caliber. He will play on our 1st line with Patrice Bergeron and Shane Doan and we expect big things from those guys. We believe that Antero will be the perfect backup for Tuuka. Coming from the same country and being in our eyes the best backup in the NHL, Antero should get a fair amount of games next season and he will be a solid mentor for our young goaltender.