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Targets At The Trade Deadline
by Paul on 01/09/09 at 03:10 PM ET
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from Mike Brophy of Sportsnet,
There is no question a lot of teams up against the salary cap will be hampered in their ability to add talent – and salary – at the deadline, but you just know when push comes to shove teams that believe one more piece added to the puzzle will guarantee them a shot at the Stanley Cup, or at the very least a long playoff run, will find a way to make a deal.
The most obvious targets will be impending unrestricted free agents. Teams, especially those that have fallen out of the playoff picture, shudder at the thought of having an asset walk away without getting anything in return.
continue for players who may be on the move…
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Just remember Peter Pocklington traded Wayne Gretzky. For a team in financial trouble, ‘untouchables’ are few.
Posted by davetherave from Ottawa, Canada on 01/09/09 at 04:16 PM ET
If the Lecavelier rumor is correct, this could be one of the biggest trade deadlines in recent history. St. Louis, Kovalchuck, and Spezza are all supposedly on the trading block along with the players mentioned in the article. Those are some big name players, and picking up any of them would really improve a team.
Seriously though, if Tampa trades Vinny, their fans will revolt.
Posted by Kevin from Pittsburgh on 01/09/09 at 05:40 PM ET
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That is one heck of a charge, that the Lightning are not only willing to part ways with another freshly signed player (Boyle was the first, unpleasant parting) in Lecavalier, but Steve Stamkos as well.
Posted by SENShobo from Waterloo, ON on 01/09/09 at 03:21 PM ET