It’s expected that the Columbus Blue Jackets will trade their only true All-Star player and face of the franchise Rick Nash on or before the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on June 22nd. Rumored trade discussions and speculated trading partners have been flying almost as quickly as trying to keep the hottest of DVDs on a Blockbuster ™store shelf. And while some pundits and local … [Read more...] about Columbus trading Rick Nash: it’s complicated!
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Blackhawks trade John Scott to Rangers; acquire Oduya in separate deal from Jets
In a last second before the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline deal, the Blackhawks sent their main protector, defenseman John Scott to the New York Rangers. TSN reports the Blackhawks received a fifth-round pick in exchange for Scott. Getting rid of Scott leaves the Hawks without a true "enforcer" to retaliate against the hits that will be made against Hawks star forwards Jonathan Toews, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks trade John Scott to Rangers; acquire Oduya in separate deal from Jets
Columbus Blue Jackets Make Major Statement with Carter Acquisition
In my most recent article, I expressed the belief that a trade for Jeff Carter could be the very move that could save the Blue Jackets’ franchise. On June 23rd, GM Scott Howson traded for the former Philadelphia Flyers sniper, offering in return Jakub Voracek and Columbus’ 1st and 3rd round picks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Make Major Statement with Carter Acquisition
Minnesota Wild Trade Brent Burns To San Jose Sharks
Burns, Pick Sent To Sharks For Setoguchi, Prospect, 1st Round Pick The Minnesota Wild swung a blockbuster trade during round one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, trading All Star defenseman Brent Burns to the San Jose Sharks. In return for Burns and a second round pick in next year's draft, the Wild received winger Devin Setoguchi, prospect Charlie Coyle, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Trade Brent Burns To San Jose Sharks
Five Players Likely to Be Moved at NHL Trading Deadline
The NHL's Trade Deadline is just a little under two weeks away (February 28th, 3 P.M. EST). There have already been four intriguing trades, to date: Mike Fisher to the Nashville Predators for Nashville's first round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and future considerations in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft; Michael Frolik to the Chicago Blackhawks in a five-player deal, to … [Read more...] about Five Players Likely to Be Moved at NHL Trading Deadline
NHL Trade Rumors Swirling, Especially in Columbus
Trade discussions around the NHL are heating up as teams move closer declaring themselves as “buyers” or “sellers” And with the deadline looming, speculation arises with all the hockey pundits, including TSN’s Darren Dreger, who reported that the Blue Jackets could be on the verge of a major deal in yesterday’s version of ‘The Dreger Report‘. Sources around the league … [Read more...] about NHL Trade Rumors Swirling, Especially in Columbus