The NHL trade deadline was yesterday at 3pm ET. Some of the trades are downright shocking. Among the players being moved around are Adam Oates, Joe Nieuwendyk, Darius Kasparaitis and Jason Arnott. In total, there were 17 trades involving 35 players. Many of who are moving from the Eastern Conference to the West.
The Avalanche (one of my two favorites) aquired Darius Kasparaitis from the Penguins in a deal for forward Ville Nieminen and defenseman Rick Berry. Kasparaitis is considered the crown jewel of this year's trade crop. Not a bad trade considering Nieminen hasn't has his best season, and Berry has yet to get a point this year.
You can read more about all the trades (if you like hockey) by going to NHL.com - On The Fly.
As far as my other favorite NHL team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, coach and GM Pat Quinn didn't trade anyone for two reasons, the price was too high and the talent was too low. The Leafs are not without their news though. Last Friday they aquired goalie Tommy Barrasso, however he has yet to start a game. Current goalie Corey Schwab has been given his 10th straight start despite Barrasso's presence. None of this goalie business would even be going on, had Curtis Joseph's injury not happened. Joseph's injury was supposed to be the iceburg of this season for Toronto.
The Avalanche (one of my two favorites) aquired Darius Kasparaitis from the Penguins in a deal for forward Ville Nieminen and defenseman Rick Berry. Kasparaitis is considered the crown jewel of this year's trade crop. Not a bad trade considering Nieminen hasn't has his best season, and Berry has yet to get a point this year.
You can read more about all the trades (if you like hockey) by going to NHL.com - On The Fly.
As far as my other favorite NHL team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, coach and GM Pat Quinn didn't trade anyone for two reasons, the price was too high and the talent was too low. The Leafs are not without their news though. Last Friday they aquired goalie Tommy Barrasso, however he has yet to start a game. Current goalie Corey Schwab has been given his 10th straight start despite Barrasso's presence. None of this goalie business would even be going on, had Curtis Joseph's injury not happened. Joseph's injury was supposed to be the iceburg of this season for Toronto.
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