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Looks Like Atlanta For Tkachuk
by Paul on 02/25/07 at 08:58 AM ET
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via Darren Dreger of TSN,
Sources tell TSN the St Louis Blues have agreed to a deal that sends Keith Tkachuk to the Atlanta Thrashers.
Tkachuk who has a no trade is currently deciding whether or not to give the trade the green light.
The deal is believed to include a variety of draft picks, including a first rounder, as well as a player off Atlanta’s roster.
Both teams are in a holding pattern while Tkachuk and is family decide.
added 9:49am, from the Falconer (very reliable),
in exchange for Glen Metropolit, Atlanta’s 2007 1st round pick, 3rd round pick, a 2nd rounder in 2008. There is also a conditional pick based upon whether Tkachuk resigns in Atlanta or not…
update 9:53am, per TSN,
Sources tell TSN forward Keith Tkachuk has waived his no-trade clause and has been dealt to the Atlanta Thrashers.
added 12:00pm, via the St. Louis Blues,
St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the team has traded forward Keith Tkachuk to the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for a first round draft choice in 2007, a third round draft choice in 2007, a second round draft choice in 2008 and forward Glen Metropolit. In addition, if Atlanta re-signs Tkachuk, the Blues will acquire a first round draft choice in 2008.
“We want to thank Keith for his time and dedication to the Blues organization over the past six years,” said Davidson. “We wish him and his family nothing but the best for the future.”
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Atlanta gave 3 second round picks, their first rounder in 2008, Slava Kozlov and Glen Metropolit
Posted by sniper39 from Moose Jaw on 02/25/07 at 10:21 AM ET
Thanks for the link.
Sniper: Kozlov isn’t going anywhere. BTW Atlanta doesn’t even have a 2nd rounder in 2007.
Posted by The Falconer from Atlanta on 02/25/07 at 10:24 AM ET
Good deal for Atlanta, they gave up a lot but they havent been playing great as of late, 2-6-2 in their last 10, they have lost 2 in a row.
Metropolit isnt a lot to give up, and if Tkachuk plays hard and helps them, maybe they can finally make the playoffs for once ( 72 points, 2 ahead of 9th place ).
If they dont make the playoffs, they got robbed by Sy Louis IMO.
Posted by PuckHound61 on 02/25/07 at 10:29 AM ET
Looks like Atlanta is desperate to avoid being Columbus’ only friend in the “Never been to the playoffs” club, huh? Talk about a high price.
Posted by Michael Turner from Columbus, OH on 02/25/07 at 12:14 PM ET
ridiculous cost for Keith. I like him and believe he is a type of player that is needed on most teams (especially my wings right now), but I would rather get nothing than pay that much for a rental.
Posted by Todzilla on 02/25/07 at 02:38 PM ET
Woo Hoo! It is a lot to pay. tkching! It just drove the price of Guerin up too. Keith has been playing great and honestly I hope he helps Atlanta. Look out for the Blues in the coming years!
Posted by bluesfan from st.louis, mo on 02/25/07 at 02:47 PM ET
what were the thrashers thinking? a first round pick and a thir rounder eban in whats predicted to be a weak draft is unbeliveable price to pay for tkachuk. all this for a guy who showed up for camp lethargic and fat not that long ago and has a history of being a pain in the ass and not exactly a team player. they would have been better served by going after someone like shannahan wouldnt have cost them the picks just the cash(200 thousand more)and they would have gotten a better player on and off the ice. kudos to john davidson for this larceny
Posted by mike from pittsburgh on 02/25/07 at 03:36 PM ET
If this is the price for deadline players, I hope holland stands pat, thats ridiculous. Tkachuck did do what was best for St. Louis though. What a terrible transaction. A Rob Blake would have made a difference for Atlanta. Keith isn’t going to bring Atlanta the cup. Metropolit is a nice pick up for the Blues.
Posted by Jdunc from Flint, MI on 02/25/07 at 05:44 PM ET
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