Defending Big D NHL Trade Deadline coverage & live blog
It was a fairly quiet deadline with most of the players thought to be on the move being traded. Calgary and the New York Rangers were the biggest gainers on the day, with the Flames acquiring Jordan Leopold and Olli Jokinen. The Rangers were able to add young defenseman Derek Morris and skilled forward Nik Antropov.
Unless news comes out soon, Jay Bouwmeester will stay put in Florida, who also added Chris Neil from Ottawa.
The Stars didn't make a trade, although they were rumored to be in talks for Mark Recchi. They did add a skilled center in Brendan Morrison, picking him up off waivers from Anaheim.
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Filip Kuba
Just signed a three year contract extension with Ottawa. So cross his name off the list.
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TSN reporting that Chris Neil could be on his way to San Jose......
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We have our first big trade of the day!
Senators deal Antoine Vermette to Columbus for goaltender Pascal Leclaire.
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Some links:
NHL.com’s Trade Deadline blog.
I’ll also be following Jay Onrait’s live blog.
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Pascal Leclaire...
Said that he learned he was traded by watching TSN online.
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It's an interesting move for Ottawa...
Leclaire hasn’t been good this season but he’s been dealing with some injuries. But now the Sens have three goalies and could be moving Auld or Elliot.
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Brian Burke saying it's pretty much imminent that Nik Antropov is dealt today.
Same with Dominic Moore
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Lmao.....
TSN and Burke seem to be a bit….unfriendly with each other.
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Tim Connelly signs contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres.
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And For Those Whose Cable or Satellite Provider Offers NHL Network
Free preview between now and Saturday night.
I’ve got a cup of coffee to help me wake up from last night’s West Coaster on my right and the NHL Network on the left.
And TSN in my second monitor.
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Nice set up....
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
Kaberle
Any chance he comes to town to help solidify the D-Corps, maybe at the expense of Trevor Daley? Toronto gets good PR and we get a one year rental to bring veteren leadership (like Matty Norstrom) until Vishnevsky is ready this summer/fall.
"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz
Doubtful...
Burke has been adamant that Kaberle is staying put.
Plus,he just re-injured his hand again last night.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
Although....
You shouldn’t really believe what he says anyway.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
11am......
Should start to really see some pick up in player movement now.
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Here's a conversation piece:
Is Alex Ovechkin’s over the top celebrations and big personality good or bad for hockey?
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I Don't Think So
I like Ovie because he’s the anti-Crosby.
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by Brandon Bibb on Mar 4, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
Good
Given that the NHL is still fighting with the Big Three for popularity, I think Ovie gives them someone to market. Personality is generally a good thing (even too big of one, i.e., Manny Ramirez) to generate conversation and interest.
Look at Otter, the style of play and the “agitator” role that he has had prior to be the #1 LW, fits in to what Dallas-ites like to see in a pro athlete down here.
"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz
Flames and Coyotes in talks
Supposedly about trading Olli Jokinen to the Flames.
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Richard Durrett goes over the best and worst trade deadline deals the Stars have made.
The Worst is easy: The horrible trade that sent Nieuwendyk and Langenbrunner to New Jersey.
He also says that he’s still unclear on where he stands on the Brad Richards trade.
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The Best?
Todd Harvey to the Rangers for Skrewy and Keane in 1998
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by Brandon Bibb on Mar 4, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
I loved Harvey....
Great guy. But yeah that was a big trade.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions
Ugh...
I’d permanently pushed the Nagy trade out of my mind. Not happy with that memory coming back.
Wasn't a deadline deal
but anyone who doesn’t think Sergei Zubov for Kevin Hatcher was the best trade in franchise history has to be smoking something strong.
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Leopold back to Calgary
For Nycholat and some prospects
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And a pick
From Colorado
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by Brandon Bibb on Mar 4, 2009 10:40 AM CST up reply actions
Wow...
Will be interesting to see which prospects are involved.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
Full trade details updated in the main post...
Colorado gets Nycholat, Ryan Wilson and 2nd rounder.
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Geez TSN gives a lot of attention to the Canadien teams/
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Dallas Stars rumor:
SI.com is reporting the Stars are in talks with Tampa Bay to acquire Mark Recchi
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TSN reports the Stars have claimed Brenden Morrison
The good news he won’t score against his Wolverine buddy Turco anymore.
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by Brandon Bibb on Mar 4, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
Nice!!!
I liked this move much better than Mark Recchi..
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
Brendan Morrison post is up.
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With the economy looming large in teams’ minds, could the Stars potentially get good players without having to trade players simply by picking up the remaining salary?
Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!
Well...that's already kind of happened.
About ten big-name players were placed on waivers yesterday by teams trying to clear up some cap space. The Stars picked one up with Brendan Morrison.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM CST up reply actions
yeah that's what made me think of this
But could it happen again?
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by DerekSTheRed on Mar 4, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
It could, yeah.
But two teams can’t just agree to do so, like team A saying we’ll waive him and team B will pick him up. You have to remember there’s waiver rules involved, mainly that the teams with the worst records have first dibs on any team placed on waivers.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
Olli Jokinen to the Flames.
TSN saying it’s a done deal.
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Listening to BaDD radio...
They’re on the Cali road trip with the Stars….wonder if they did the men’s bathroom questionnaire from HP Pavilion?
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I didn’t hear them mention the Gabby Urinator in the open.
I’m assuming we’ll either hear it today or Friday after the Kings game.
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by Brandon Bibb on Mar 4, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions
Lol that's what it's called.
I’d forgotten that. Wonder if they even did it, because if I remember last year he said he wasn’t doing it anymore because he was scared for his life.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
Here's a quick thought for discussion...
Does the Morrison acquisition free up one of the other center/wingers to be traded for a defensemen?
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Buddy of mine
on Twitter suggested something like that.
Like Sutherby being moved for a puck moving defenseman. Though I can’t think of anyone in mind.
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by Brandon Bibb on Mar 4, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
Big D Hockey?
Yeh, that’s where I got the idea from lol.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
Boston Bruins acquire Mark Recchi from Tampa Bay
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Wow...
The whole arena sang the National Anthem last night in San Jose, instead of some pro singer. That’s awesome…
Then they boo whenever the word “Stars” comes up during the Anthem. Not cool.
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Interesting
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
Yawn.....
Still waiting on that blockbuster trade.
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NHL Radio reports
Chris Neil from OTT to FLA
I’m guessing J-Bo’s not coming the other way. Otherwise, they would have led the announcement with his name.
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Nice...
Did NOT want him going to San Jose.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
And my money is on Bouwmeester moving to Philly.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
30 MINUTE MARK
Half an hour until the deadline officially hits
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Hmmm.....TSN not reporting the Chris Neil trade....
You’d think they’d be all over that one.
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Keith Tkachuk pulled off the ice during practice, according to NHL Network
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Flyers acquire Dan Carcillo from Pheonix
Coyotes get Scottie Upshall and 2nd round draft pick.
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Wow...
With the Chris Neil trade I thought he would be traded.
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by Brandon Worley on Mar 4, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
But...the trade could come after the deadline....
Like the Brad Richards trade from last year.
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Here comes the deadline craziness:
Dominic Moore traded.
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Mike Modano on The Ticket right now.
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