2010 NHL Trade Deadline

[nitram]

I agree too, but I don't think Kovalchuk is gonna sign with them next season. If they loose him and they don't win the Stanley Cup, NJ are gonna be the looser in that trade. Cormier is a 2nd round choice, Atlanta got a 1st round pick and Bergfors(1st round pick). Oduya is normal



First line should be: Kovalchuk-Zajac-Parise

but Kovalchuk trained this morning with Zubrus and Langenbrunner

[Pivonka20]

You never know... Zubrus centered Ovechkin during his rookie season nd Zubie had a career year

[bouffardjp]

what you mean a steal? its a good trade. Kovalchuk didnt sign with new jersey yet. Hes still a free agent this summer.

[ash3s]

Originally Posted by bouffardjp

brian burke is on crack or what. Didnt he trade his first round pick to boston to receive phil kessel earlier this season? Its going to be hard to rebuild their offensive lines. Who's going to score for the leafs?

Unless hes planning to get kovalchuck

He traded two first rounders to get Kessel, Burke did think they were going to do better but he got a proven young allstar forward for 2, although high picks, unknown commodities. Kessel is going to be a star for sure, we have no idea what will come of a player like Taylor Hall yet.

Burke now has a good defensive core that will be around for years. Luke Schenn, Dion Phanuef will be there for years to come & Aulie is a great defensive prospect. Burke's not done yet either.

[Warden]

I will admit, I have not been paying attention to hockey much this season, but whats your guys take on this trade?

Blackhawks send former first-round pick Cam Barker to Wild for Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy.

[blaze]

I like it. I think it's good for both teams. Minnesota gets a solid young defenseman who shows he can put up points and gets a return for a good UFA. And the Hawks get an experienced defenseman in Johnsson for this season, plus a future defenseman in Leddy in return. I liked Barker, but I think this deal benefits the Hawks now and long term.