Monthly Archives: February 2012

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Cody Hodgson and Zack Kassian were drafted in the top 13 in 2008 and 2009 respectively, but they both brought a different element to their game. Hodgson was a scoring center who needed room to work, but in a roster … Continue reading →

Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Alexander Sulzer, Cody Hodgson, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Paul Gaustad, Sami Pahlsson, Zack Kassian | Leave a comment

Contrary to many teams on this deadline day in the NHL, the Boston Bruins have made numerous moves to bring veteran leaders to town. And, by veteran, I mean ages 30 and up — it’s a pretty exclusive club. Boston … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Boston Bruins, Brian Rolston, Greg Zanon, Marc Cantin, Mike Mattau, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, NHL, Trade Deadline, Yannick Riendeau | Leave a comment

After picking up defensemen Mike Commodore and Keith Aulie earlier today, Tampa Bay has made one final move to improve on the defensive end of the ice. The Lightning acquired 24-year-old Brian Lee from the Ottawa Senators in return for … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Brian Lee, Keith Aulie, Matt Gilroy, Mike Commodore, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trade Deadline | Leave a comment

The Chicago Blackhawks, who have struggled mightily in the last month (four wins in 16 games), have acquired defenseman Johnny Oduya from the Winnipeg Jets in return for a second and third-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Oduya, … Continue reading →

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to send 34-year-old center Samuel Pahlsson to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two fourth-round picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. Pahlsson has only 11 points on the season, but is usually considered … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Hockey, NHL, Samuel Pahlsson, Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks | Leave a comment

Just hours after I complimented the Colorado Avalanche on their decision to acquire Steve Downie from Tampa Bay, they have made another couple of moves that they hope will solidify the offense for this season — and for those to … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Colorado Avalanche, Daniel Winnik, Jamie McGinn, Michael Sgarbossa, Mike Connolly, NHL, San Jose Sharks, T.J. Galiardi, Trade Deadline | Leave a comment

Not necessarily an NHL move, but one that could have ramifications down the line. Highly regarded Keith Aulie is the second defensemen to be sent to the Tampa Bay Lightning today, and brings a little bit more promise than Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Carter Ashton, Dion Phaneuf, Keith Aulie, Mike Commodore, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs | Leave a comment

The Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild have swapped defensemen in a stunning maneuver between conference rivals. An original member of the Wild, Nick Schultz was traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Minnesota native Tom Gilbert. Gilbert is a more offensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Edmonton Oilers, Marek Zidlicky, Minnesota Wild, Nick Schultz, Tom Gilbert | Leave a comment

The slow trade deadline is highlighted by the fact that Mike Commodore being sent to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a conditional 7th round pick is worthy of this post. Commodore was expendable with the earlier acquisition by Detroit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Brad Staubitz, Detroit Red Wings, Grant Clitsome, Mike Commodore, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment

The first trade of the day involved another reunited duo. The Kostitsyn brothers once played together for the Montreal Canadiens until Sergei was dealt to the Predators in 2010 for two players. This morning, older brother Andrei was moved to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Andrei Kostitsyn, Guillaume Latendresse, Mike Ribeiro, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Sergei Kostitsyn | Leave a comment

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