The West Got Tougher - Calgary to make move?
The West just got tougher, and it's the top teams that bolstered their lineup. With a few hours before trading deadline the San Jose Sharks acquired top defencemen Brian Campbell from Buffalo for Steve Bernier and a first round draft pick. The Dallas stars greatly improved their offence with C Brad Richards from Tampa.
Does Calgary need to make a move to compete? One would say yes, but the only available player to move is Huselius (IMO) and the only player we want is Jokinen. Apparently the STARTING price for Jokinen was Tanguay and a 1st rounder which Sutter probably burst out in laughter then proceeded to beat the snot out of Martin.....Other than that, Huselius back to his old team--doubt it. Flames will completely SHOCK fans if they move. Otherwise, all is clear....so far.
Barry Flames said,
February 26, 2008 @ 9:51 am
The price for Richards was STEEP. Two goalies swapped but also Jokinen and Halpern.
Barry Flames said,
February 26, 2008 @ 10:28 am
Colorado ads a defencemen: Ruslan Salei.
Barry Flames said,
February 26, 2008 @ 10:58 am
Chicago is unloading players en masse. Robert Lang rumored to be going to a NW divisional team.
Barry Flames said,
February 26, 2008 @ 11:14 am
More D out West. Foote to Colorado (which is west to west but you get the idea.) He'll likely be available for tonight.
Barry Flames said,
February 26, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
Matt Cooke lost from Vancouver to Caps.
Barry Flames said,
February 26, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
There were apparently rumors that Warrener was courted by the Penguins. That's done since Hal Gill goes instead. For a complete Flames perspective on the deadline action check out:
http://communities.canada.com/calgaryherald/blogs/insideflames/archive/2008/02/26/deadline-day-diary.aspx