On Waivers:
Ryan Russell - Columbus Blue Jackets
Grant Clitsome - Columbus Blue Jackets
Eric Boulton - New Jersey Devils
Brad Staubitz (re-entry) - Minnesota Wild
Krys Kolanos - Calgary Flames
Brian Rolston - New York Islanders
Picked Up:
Darryl Boyce -
To: Columbus Blue Jackets
From: Toronto Maple Leafs
Call Ups:
David Ullstrom - New York Islanders
Ian Cole - St. Louis Blues
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Wojtek Wolski traded to Florida
Wojtek Wolski has been to Florida in exchange for young defenceman Mike Vernace and a third round pick.
Wolski, 26, only played 9 games this year for New York and had 3 points. He spent the rest of the season in the minors.
Winners
Alson: I have to go with the Rangers. Wolski is in the minors for a reason and a third round pick was all he was really worth. However, I still give Wolski credit. He is absolutely amazing in shootouts and this move gives him a fresh start. I am also hearing maybe the Wolski trade is only a precursor.. Time will tell.
Wexler: I think Rangers won this deal only for one purpose. The fact that they dumped Wolskis's contract on another unlucky team, Florida!!!
Mahbod: Rangers are the winners. Wolski just wasn't fitting in and I don't see how he would fit in with Florida either. Vernace is a good puck-moving offensive defenceman and that third round pick is a nice tradeable asset.
Kyle: Florida, since this could be Wolski's wake up call. His ice time has dwindled ever since he arrived at MSG. A change of scenery and more ice time will do Wojtek good and he will put up more points with the Panthers.
Wolski, 26, only played 9 games this year for New York and had 3 points. He spent the rest of the season in the minors.
Winners
Alson: I have to go with the Rangers. Wolski is in the minors for a reason and a third round pick was all he was really worth. However, I still give Wolski credit. He is absolutely amazing in shootouts and this move gives him a fresh start. I am also hearing maybe the Wolski trade is only a precursor.. Time will tell.
Wexler: I think Rangers won this deal only for one purpose. The fact that they dumped Wolskis's contract on another unlucky team, Florida!!!
Mahbod: Rangers are the winners. Wolski just wasn't fitting in and I don't see how he would fit in with Florida either. Vernace is a good puck-moving offensive defenceman and that third round pick is a nice tradeable asset.
Kyle: Florida, since this could be Wolski's wake up call. His ice time has dwindled ever since he arrived at MSG. A change of scenery and more ice time will do Wojtek good and he will put up more points with the Panthers.
Darryl Boyce picked up on waivers.
Darryl Boyce has been picked up on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets from the Toronto Maple Leafs. To make up room, the Jackets have placed Grant Clitsome on waivers.
3 overrated and 3 underrated players on the block
With the trade deadline approaching, we take a look at the top 5 overrated players and the top 5 underrated players on the trading block this year.
3 Overrated Players
1. Sam Gagner, C Edmonton Oilers
He's been getting so many hype ever since he had that crazy 8 point night against Chicago. Even though he's been on a good run, he's overrated because he hasn't been consistence offensively.
2. Rick Nash, LW Colombus Blue Jackets
Because he is an all-star and an Olympian, many people think he is the best player out there. He does have size and skill that make him attractive but he is having a terrible season right now. He didn't contribute much in the olympics. they tried him on the first line but he failed and ended up on the fourth line.
3. Derek Roy, C Buffalo Sabres
Roy isn't a bad player but he is not worth that much. He puts up god numbers but his playoff performances are sup-par. If you want to make the playoffs and have a deep run, he's not your guy.
3 Underrated Players
1. Ray Whitney, LW Phoenix Coyotes
The desert is known to always hide players. Ray Whitney has quielty been piling up points and at 39 years of age, he's leading the Coyotes in points. He won a cup with the Canes so he has the experience and the veteran leadership.
2. Ryan Suter, D Nashville Predators
Shea Weber has been given much credit for the extremely strong defensive game of the Preds. weber's defensive pair has also been a strong leader both on and off the ice. The Preds must have been really happy when they drafted those two in the 2003 draft (Suter was drated 5th, weber was drated 49th)
3. Lubminor Visnovsky, D Anahiem Ducks
Visnovsky has always been a terrific puck-moving defensemen. When he started out with the Kings, LA basically tried to cover the existence of him until he started producing too much to not get noticed. Last year, he led defensmen in points. Need I say more?
3 Overrated Players
1. Sam Gagner, C Edmonton Oilers
He's been getting so many hype ever since he had that crazy 8 point night against Chicago. Even though he's been on a good run, he's overrated because he hasn't been consistence offensively.
2. Rick Nash, LW Colombus Blue Jackets
Because he is an all-star and an Olympian, many people think he is the best player out there. He does have size and skill that make him attractive but he is having a terrible season right now. He didn't contribute much in the olympics. they tried him on the first line but he failed and ended up on the fourth line.
3. Derek Roy, C Buffalo Sabres
Roy isn't a bad player but he is not worth that much. He puts up god numbers but his playoff performances are sup-par. If you want to make the playoffs and have a deep run, he's not your guy.
3 Underrated Players
1. Ray Whitney, LW Phoenix Coyotes
The desert is known to always hide players. Ray Whitney has quielty been piling up points and at 39 years of age, he's leading the Coyotes in points. He won a cup with the Canes so he has the experience and the veteran leadership.
2. Ryan Suter, D Nashville Predators
Shea Weber has been given much credit for the extremely strong defensive game of the Preds. weber's defensive pair has also been a strong leader both on and off the ice. The Preds must have been really happy when they drafted those two in the 2003 draft (Suter was drated 5th, weber was drated 49th)
3. Lubminor Visnovsky, D Anahiem Ducks
Visnovsky has always been a terrific puck-moving defensemen. When he started out with the Kings, LA basically tried to cover the existence of him until he started producing too much to not get noticed. Last year, he led defensmen in points. Need I say more?
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