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The Legein Trade

by Bethany on 10/20/09 at 08:27 PM ET
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Paul posted earlier about the trade between Philly and the Jackets.  Stefan Legein was sent to the Flyers for d-man, Michael Ratchuk. 

Stefan has always been one of my favorite prospects, yeah, even with the “retirement” and everything.  Here’s the thing though, while I am sad that I won’t get to see Legein in a Blue Jackets jersey, I am so happy for him.  This is his chance to get a new start.  He will be in an entirely new environment, with new teammates.  Teammates that he didn’t let down, teammates who (in theory) won’t judge him for what happened while he was a Blue Jacket. 

He gets to start over and I wish him nothing but the best. 

But, what about that new guy?

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