All the trades and all that good stuff.
Ducks acquire D Joe Rullier
Tampa gets D Doug O’Brien
Analysis: Just a swap of D-men really….nothing more.
Los Angeles acquires D Jamie Heward
Washington gets conditional draft pick
Analysis: The vet Heward will provide depth and experience on the Kings backline.
Pittsburgh acquires G Nolan Schaefer
San Jose gets 2007 seventh round pick
Analysis: The Penguins add some goalie depth for virtually nothing…Schaefer is a young talent who can play in the league.
Tampa Bay gets F Jason Ward
Los Angeles receives 2007 fifth round pick
Analysis: Lightning get a support forward who can provide energy and kill penalties while rebuilding Kings continue to stockpile picks.
Buffalo acquires D Mikko Lehtonen
Nashville gets 2007 fourth round pick
Analysis: Sabres address a need on blueline while Nashville parts with an expendable part for a draft pick.
Chicago gets W Nikita Alexeev
Tampa Bay receives D Karl Stewart plus sixth round pick
Analysis: Blackhawks get a decent forward while Lightning add blueline depth.
Calgary acquires D David Hale plus a 2007 fifth round pick
New Jersey receives 2007 third round pick
Analysis: Devils finally give up on Hale, who never fulfilled expectations. But Hale goes to the right team that seems to love developing blueliners. A reasonable deal for both sides. See Commodore as Exhibit A.
St. Louis acquires F Brad Boyes
Boston receives D Dennis Wideman
Analysis: Bruins unload struggling sophomore Boyes for some blueline help in the offensively skilled Wideman. Boyes needed a change of scenery and gets it. On paper, it looks like a good deal for both clubs. Advantage St. Louis….I am sorry though both got what they needed….Boston gave up WAY too early on Boyes. He will fit into Andy Murray’s system nicely.
NY Islanders acquire LW Ryan Smyth
Edmonton receives F Robert Nilsson and F Ryan O’Marra plus a 2007 first round pick
Analysis: Isles’ GM Garth Snow pulls off the riskiest trade of the day by landing the gritty heart and soul of the Oilers in Smyth for the disappointing Nilsson and future star O’Marra. No question the Fishsticks better get into the playoffs now. Does Smyth go back to Edmonton this summer? GM Kevin Lowe sure got a lot back. Both get what they want…but Kevin Lowe may be the most hated man in Edmonton right now.
Dallas acquires D Mattias Norstrom, RW Konstantin Pushkarev plus 2007 3rd and 4th round picks
Los Angeles gets D Jaroslav Modry, Johan Fransson, 2007 2nd and 3rd round picks plus 2008 first round pick
Analysis: Stars add some beef for their blueline which should make them even tougher in postseason while LA continues to sell. Smart little move by the Kings.
Colorado gets F Scott Parker
San Jose receives TBA
Analysis: Avs reacquire tough guy for second stint. Sharks have better enforcers anyway.
Toronto gets C Yanic Perreault plus 2008 fifth round pick
Phoenix receives D Brendan Bell plus 2008 second round pick
Analysis: Maple Leafs gear up for playoffs by getting underrated pivot who wins draws and scores goals. It will be Perreault’s second stint in Toronto. Coyotes get an excellent return for a player they signed as a free agent when the season started. Leafs probably overpaid but Perrault works in Toronto and that chemistry with Sundin should bode well.
Buffalo acquires C Dainius Zubrus and D Timo Helbling
Washington receives F Jiri Novotny plus 2007 first round pick
Analysis: Sabres address a need with injuries to Chris Drury, Maxim Afinogenov and potential status of Tim Connolly for first round while Caps add solid young player plus a first round pick. Caps get another good pick.
Atlanta gets F Pascal Dupuis
NY Rangers receive F Alex Bourret plus third round pick
Analysis: Thrashers add gritty winger for playoffs while Rangers sell off expendable part and get nice return in what amounts to a steal. Dupuis plays well with Holik or at least Holik recommended this to Waddell…Dupuis could really benefit well from the Thrashers explosive PP.
Detroit acquires RW Todd Bertuzzi
Florida gets F Shawn Matthias and conditional pick
Analysis: Wings land big rugged power forward to boost Cup hopes while Panthers finally undo awful deal by ex-GM and current TSN analyst Mike Keenan. And now Florida can rest in peace.
Anaheim gets F Brad May
Colorado receives G Michael Wall
Analysis: Ducks beef up while Avs get rid of controversial wing who was involved in Bertuzzi-Moore incident, adding goalie depth.
Ottawa acquires RW Oleg Saprykin and seventh round pick
Phoenix receives 2nd round pick
Analysis: Senators pickup some more forward depth as they gear up for playoff run while Coyotes get decent value. Saprykin has so much potential…maybe Spezza and company can untap it.
Boston gets D Aaron Ward
NY Rangers receive D Paul Mara
Analysis: Bruins pickup character defenseman from Rangers while Jaromir Jagr continues to get his way in swap of defense for offense. Weird trade for both teams…Mara wasn’t well liked in Boston and Aaron Ward was hated by Jagr…a chemistry change of scenery if you will.
Minnesota gets C Dominic Moore
Pittsburgh receives 2007 third round pick
Analysis: Wild acquire solid third line center who can kill penalties while free wheeling Penguins get back something for future. Questionable move by the Pens…can never underestimate a player’s value especially one like Moore.
San Jose gets RW Bill Guerin
St. Louis receives LW Ville Nieminen, F Jay Barriball plus a 2007 first round pick
Analysis: Sharks gear up for playoff run by acquiring power forward who is familiar with Hart winner Joe Thornton from Boston days. Blues continue to plan ahead getting a solid return for player who could wind up back there this summer. If the Sharks don’t sign Guerin….Jesus Christmas this is another coup for John Davidson.
Pittsburgh acquires RW Georges Laraque
Phoenix receives F Dan Garcillo and a 2007 eighth round pick
Analysis: Penguins get enforcer to protect Crosby and Malkin while Coyotes continue to sell in an attempt to rebuild. Will be interesting to see if Laraques can keep up with the faster East…never thought I’d be saying that.
Buffalo gets G Ty Conklin
Columbus receives fifth round pick
Analysis: Sabres quickly fill backup void after dealing Biron while Blue Jackets unload spare netminder. Backup filler. 😛
Philadelphia acquires G Martin Biron
Buffalo gets 2007 second round draft pick
Analysis: Flyers get goalie who could become their No.1 while Sabres finally free Biron so that he can help backstop another team and receive excellent value for backup.
Pittsburgh gets LW Gary Roberts
Florida receives D Noah Welch
Analysis: Penguins pickup tons of playoff experience in attempt to toughen up while Panthers get back someone for their blueline in future. Will Roberts stay healthy??? That is the big question.
I would like to thank everyone who helped me out with this….all the rumor sites, posters on NHL Arena, our commish and a special thanks to the boys from The Battle of New York…Derek, Rob, and Steve.
So who is gonna win the cup now??? Well based just on the deadline today….Sharks, Ducks, and Preds are favorites in the West….Devils, Pens, and Sabres are favorites in the East…I think this may be the Sharks year.
