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Ottawa/Columbus Trade Vermette and Leclaire
by Alanah McGinley on 03/04/09 at 09:57 AM ET
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Bob McKenzie reporting on TSN that Antoine Vermette has been traded to Columbus for Pascal Leclaire.
Update 10am ET: It’s being reported that Ottawa also gets a 2nd round pick in the deal.
Update 10:03 am ET: Link available at TSN.
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What a deal for the Jackets. They basically give up nothing (Leclaire wasn’t even playing) and get more secondary scoring. Oh boy, look out for those BJ’s.
What a dream (travel wise) a series with Columbus would be for Detroit and/or Chicago who are usually headed for the West Coast come playoff time.
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 03/04/09 at 10:12 AM ET
we could seriously have 4 ( maybe even 5) central teams in the playoffs this year..
Posted by Pharazon from England on 03/04/09 at 10:13 AM ET
I think it’s a great deal for both teams. Jackets get rid of a goalie they aren’t using and get a good player in Vermette and Ottawa gets a proven goalie (although injuries could definitely make this a dream for Columbus). I’m sure the BJ’s will do some more since they freed up cap space there.
Posted by Matt Fry from Winnipeg on 03/04/09 at 10:15 AM ET
I dont mind this trade as a Sens fan
It seems that Leclaire’s injuries were accidents and not a problem with his physiology (ie. Bad back, bad groin). Plus Ottawa gets a 2nd rounder (according to TSN)
Posted by BigSensFan on 03/04/09 at 10:18 AM ET
Hour and a half to get the text alert from NHL….
Posted by Tony F from Virginia Beach, VA on 03/04/09 at 11:25 AM ET
wow 1.5 hours.. That sucks. I know TSN does text alerts as well.
NHL might not do them until the paperwork has been finalized though
Posted by BigSensFan on 03/04/09 at 11:27 AM ET
They don’t send them to US cell companies though….
Posted by Tony F from Virginia Beach, VA on 03/04/09 at 11:38 AM ET
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i would say this move will guarantee Columbus’s 1st playoff apperance
Posted by Pharazon from England on 03/04/09 at 10:07 AM ET