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Ducks/Flyers Work Out a Pronger Trade
by Paul on 06/26/09 at 06:13 PM ET
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via Darren Dreger’s Twitter,
Ducks and Flyers in serious discussion over Chris Pronger.
added 7:09pm, via TSN,
The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenceman Chris Pronger to the Philadelphia Flyers.
no mention of any names yet, but check the link soon…
Update 7:16pm: From Patrick Williams at the Draft for Kukla’s Korner today—
Also, there is talk circulating that Philadelphia’s Joffrey Lupul is heading back to Anaheim. It is not known whether Pronger and Lupul are part of separate deals, however.
added 7:22pm, From Erin Nicks at the Draft for KK,
Risers chattering excitedly about the Pronger-to-Philly trade. Questions abound about how he will get along with notorious loose cannon Ray Emery, and whether we’re on our way to seeing the Broad Street Bullies, v. 2.0.
added 7:35pm, Anaheim gets Lupul, Sbisa and 2 firsts.
*original post time 6:36 ET
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They can have him. And Mrs. Pronger, too.
Posted by George Malik from South Lyon, MI on 06/26/09 at 05:58 PM ET
Yikes.
As a Pens fan I hate to see this!!! I don’t think there’s a player on the NHL that wants to see that headhunting DB 6 times a season plus playoffs.
I guess this means the Jay-bo to the Flyers isn’t happening.
Posted by Kstewy16 on 06/26/09 at 06:10 PM ET
i guess Flyers are breaking up the old city crew and making Fratboy to start growing up.
Posted by FlyersFan on 06/26/09 at 06:12 PM ET
He’s a cheap-shotting, head-hunting SOB - but Pronger is also a tremendous talent and a very, very good defenseman. Big improvement for the Flyers.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/26/09 at 06:14 PM ET
He’s a cheap-shotting, head-hunting SOB
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/26/09 at 07:14 PM ET
So a perfect fit.
Posted by dip on 06/26/09 at 06:22 PM ET
Warning to eastern conference players…keep your head up! Pronger gets away with a lot.
Posted by Penny on 06/26/09 at 06:25 PM ET
@ dip -
Apparently so.
Do they go for Jordin Tootoo next, I wonder? 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/26/09 at 06:26 PM ET
wow what a ripoff. Holmgren is a retard. 2 first round picks and sbisa,(first pick last year) for Pronger, a aging veteran with dimenishing value.
Posted by Luongo-is-my-hero on 06/26/09 at 06:26 PM ET
Warning to eastern conference players…keep your head up! Pronger gets away with a lot.
Posted by Penny on 06/26/09 at 07:25 PM ET
Good tip - and attention, Eastern conference! Unless physics work differently on that side of the continent, his elbows sometimes display a magnetic attraction for opponents’ heads.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/26/09 at 06:28 PM ET
Flyers got HEISTED!!!
Posted by Sig on 06/26/09 at 06:28 PM ET
As a Pens fan I hate to see this!!!
As a Red Wings fan I congratulate you on your cup win and say GOOD LUCK dealing with that dirty shit head.
Posted by Garth on 06/26/09 at 06:30 PM ET
HOLY OVERPAYMENT BATMAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Evilpens on 06/26/09 at 06:33 PM ET
He’s a cheap-shotting, head-hunting SOB
Sorta fits right into the penalty box culture the Flyers have had the past couple of seasons. I think its a good move by the ducks. Big men usually break down fast at the end of their career. Good to see him go to the east though.
Posted by UMFan from Colorado on 06/26/09 at 06:40 PM ET
I won’t miss seeing his ugly mug (or his elbows) against the Sharks six times a season, that’s for sure.
Posted by Mike Chen on 06/26/09 at 06:47 PM ET
According to NHL numbers, Pronger only has one year left on his deal, so the Flyers essentially gave up two #1 picks and a quality forward for an aging defenseman (who is still very good) who they may not be able to re-sign in a year due to cap constraints. They didn’t even clear any space against the cap with this trade, so I don’t get it. Seems like it would have been better to dump the salary for draft picks and go after Bouwmeester, who you might be able to sign for multiple years and who is only coming into his prime. Does this also mean Briere’s getting traded for draft picks?
Posted by Dan from Pittsburgh, PA on 06/26/09 at 06:57 PM ET
That IS a lot to give up for Pronger. The players I understand, especially Lupul as he wasn’t very good anywhere but Anaheim, but the two picks? Strange.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/26/09 at 07:01 PM ET
YES! Anaheim might be a little less hated on now. Pronger was important for our cup run, but I think the additions of Wisniewski and Whitney will make up for that.
I’m ecstatic to have Lupul back, now if only he can get back to his dominant form he has displayed before.
Posted by Wild Wing from Orange County, CA on 06/26/09 at 07:22 PM ET
Scott Cullen of TSN breaks down the trade.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 06/26/09 at 07:25 PM ET
Good. That mean SOB gets to head hunt sheep lovers Malkin and Crosby for the next year. Should be fun watching them out with more injuries next season.
Posted by CJBear71 on 06/26/09 at 07:40 PM ET
kinda like what we got for Pronger. lupul 2 firsts, and smid a first rounder.
Posted by oilers rock on 06/26/09 at 08:31 PM ET
Flyers did this to bring what fratboy wasn’t bringing LEADERSHIP.this deal always kimmo toy Cindy and Chris can give Malkin a taste of his own medicine. Sisba is years away from making a impact. Flyers are doing this to win now
Posted by Flyersfan on 06/26/09 at 08:31 PM ET
Holmgren is a moron to give up that much for Pronger. Big, slow, stupid. That’s a perfect fit for the Flyers, though.
Posted by cs6687 on 06/26/09 at 08:45 PM ET
Lupul’s contract was a bit oversized, though. Maybe the draft picks were partially to pay off Anaheim for taking him off their hands for the next few years.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/27/09 at 07:45 AM ET
Head hunting season begins in October. To echo previous sentiments, I’m glad he’s out of the Western Conference. (Mrs. Pronger must be OK with living in the Philly area.)
Big, slow, stupid.
I’ve hated Pronger since his St. Louis days, but that doesn’t prevent me from acknowledging he’s a talented defenseman who’s good at clearing the crease. A talented douchebag with flying elbows.
I’m not convinced he’ll rack up the penalties, even with the Flyers. He wasn’t penalized very much in the playoffs. And the league considers him a name player so I wouldn’t count on suspensions.
Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 06/27/09 at 09:16 AM ET
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Posted by Osrt on 06/26/09 at 05:45 PM ET