Marek Zidlicky was asked to waive his no trade clause today. It is widely believed that the New Jersey Devils are the ones who are most interested in him. We expect a trade imminently. He has been benched multiple times this season and has expressed his displeasure towards coach Mike Yeo and the Wild organization.
Keep here for the latest updates.
Update:
7:53 Hearing Kurtis Foster + Pick for Zidlicky?
8:00 Kurtis Foster scratched before the game.
8:01 Sounding like a done deal.
8:45 DONE DEAL. OFFICIAL.
TO NEW JERSEY:
D MAREK ZIDLICKY
TO MINNESOTA WILD:
D KURTIS FOSTER
W STEPHANE VEILLEUX
W NICK PALMIERI
2012 2ND ROUND PICK
CONDITIONAL 2013 3RD ROUND PICK
CONDITION: IF THE DEVILS MAKE THE CONFERENCE FINALS AND ZIDLICKY PLAYS 75% GAMES THE WILD GET A 2013 3RD AS WELL.
Analysis to come:
Winners:
Alson: Minnesota won this one for sure. Zidlicky is a big name yes, but he's old, complaning, and on the moonlight of his career. The Devils gave up a NHL D man, an average winger, a future second line winger, and a second. That's too much for me.
Kyle: Minnesota because Zidlicky is sort of a rental for the New Jersey Devils. He is in the twilight of his career and won't be a huge impact like Adam Larsson for the Devils. In Zidlicky, the Wild got an offensive d-man in Foster (he has a booming slapshot), Nick Palmieri and other players and a second and possible third round pick. In my mind, Zidlicky was only worth the second and third round pick.
Mahbod: Im going to go ahead and say Minnesota won this deal. Marek Zidlicky is a big name, but he hasn't been doing much this year with only 14 points. Kurtis Foster is a smooth skating defenceman that can chalk up some points. Kyle Palmieri is a young gun with plenty of potential and lastly, Stephane Veilleux is a nice little Utility Forward for the 4th line or an injury filler. Plus all of this Minnesota got a 2nd round pick. Basically New Jersey traded for the name Zidlicky rather than the player.
Wexler: New Jersey wins this because they acquired a "big name" defenseman without giving up much. Zidlicky could also help with the inconsistency of New Jersey Defenseman Anton Volchenkov.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Ales Hemsky Re-Signs + Calgary Twitter Blooper
Ales Hemsky has re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers in a two-year $10 Million dollar extension. This effectively takes him away from the trade market. for now.
The Calgary Flames official twitter made a blooper today while commenting about the signing. Like all professionals it was deleted and an apology came after.
The Calgary Flames official twitter made a blooper today while commenting about the signing. Like all professionals it was deleted and an apology came after.
Preds - Florida trade.
Jerred Smithson of the Nashville Predators has been traded to the Florida Panthers for a 6th Round Pick.
Analysis:
Jerred Smithson is just your average dime a dozen fighter/ third or fourth liner. He has one goal and four assists and 30 PIMS in 53 games.
Winners:
Alson: Calgary wins this one. Even though Jerred Smithson is average, he has shown at times that he can score. The 6th round pick is well. Just a 6th round pick. It's not worth much.
Mahbod:
Kyle:I agree with Alson, a sixth round pick is useless and is probably going to be a career minor leaguer. Jerred has a chance of staying in the NHL if Calgary needs some grit.
Wexler:
Analysis:
Jerred Smithson is just your average dime a dozen fighter/ third or fourth liner. He has one goal and four assists and 30 PIMS in 53 games.
Winners:
Alson: Calgary wins this one. Even though Jerred Smithson is average, he has shown at times that he can score. The 6th round pick is well. Just a 6th round pick. It's not worth much.
Mahbod:
Kyle:I agree with Alson, a sixth round pick is useless and is probably going to be a career minor leaguer. Jerred has a chance of staying in the NHL if Calgary needs some grit.
Wexler:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Jeff Carter to LA
It is exploding all over the media that Jeff Carter to the LA Kings is a REAL possibility. The deal may finsih within the next 24 hours ,unless something big happens.
Refresh for updates when they come!
Update:
6:30 Jonathan Bernier will NOT be involved in the trade talks.
6:34 Jeff Carter for Jack Johnson and a 1st is a real possibility.
6:40 Pierre LeBrun of ESPN is saying that if the LA deal gets done that pretty much leaves the NYR and the SJ Sharks for Rick Nash.
6:42 Rumblings are that the main thing stopping this deal is that the CBJ wants a roster player as well.
6:52 Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period is reporting that Carter's attitude may be the problem.
6:56 Jeff Carter is trending Worldwide on Twitter and Jack Johnson is trending in LA as well.
7:26 Helene Elliot of the LA Times via @NHLWiki has said that the trade is waiting to be confirmed.
7:49 Both Leafs' GM Brian Burke and Assistant GM Dave Nonis are nowhere to be seen 10 minutes into the game. I assume its to make one last push for Carter.
7:54 @The_Creasy is reporting that CBJ is waiting for one more phone call before finalizing the deal. Perhaps it's the Leafs? Dave Nonis and Brian Burke are no where to be seen...
8:00 Hearing the problem is that Leafs' GM Brian Burke is refusing to include the Leafs' 1st Round Pick.
8:37 CBJ GM Scott Howson will address media within the hour, we will catch that and post some updates on that.
8:37 OFFICIAL JEFF CARTER HAS BEEN TRADED. DEAL IS PENDING PHYSICAL.
TO LA KINGS:
F JEFF CARTER
TO COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
D JACK JOHNSON
CONDITIONAL 1ST ROUND PICK.
CONDITION: IF LA MISSES PLAYOFFS IT EITHER BECOMES 2012 1ST ROUNDER OR 2013 FIRST ROUNDER. IF LA MAKES THE PLAYOFFS IT BECOMES A 2013 FIRST ROUNDER.
Winners:
Mahbod: Los Angeles is your winner. Carter was unhappy and unmotivated in CBJ, which may be the reason for his scoring slump. With the addition of Jeff Carter, LA will soar because now they have the previously stacked chemistry between Carter and Mike Richards from Philly on the Power Play. Add Kopitar, Brown and Gagne to that and you have a dangerous team.
Kyle: I'm going to go with LA because they got a proven goal scorer who should mesh well with Mike Richards since they were former teammates. Jack Johnson's play hasn't been that great this year and if Carter wakes up from his slump, the first round pick will become a late one and not worth it for Carter.
Alson: LA wins this one. In 11 years (when Carter's contract ends) a fourth liner will probably make as much as Carter makes now. The 1st round pick will probably a late round pick anyways. Carter and Richards' chemistry is unmistakable and now with another threat like Carter, LA is a team to be feared. But on that note, I think its a matter of time before they get caught doing something stupid...
Wexler: In my opinion this is diffidently a win for Columbus. Jeff Carter did not have any chemistry in Columbus an he wasn't going to preform at his full potential there. Meanwhile the Blue Jackets have gotten a younger top 2 Defensman in Johnson and a 1st round pick which may become very important if the Kings do not make the playoffs. I really don't know what these guys are talking about but Columbus is at a rebuilding stage, where Carter would not have not fit in with and may have up to 4 first round picks in the 2012 draft if they deal Rick Nash as well.
Update:
6:30 Jonathan Bernier will NOT be involved in the trade talks.
6:34 Jeff Carter for Jack Johnson and a 1st is a real possibility.
6:40 Pierre LeBrun of ESPN is saying that if the LA deal gets done that pretty much leaves the NYR and the SJ Sharks for Rick Nash.
6:42 Rumblings are that the main thing stopping this deal is that the CBJ wants a roster player as well.
6:52 Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period is reporting that Carter's attitude may be the problem.
7:26 Helene Elliot of the LA Times via @NHLWiki has said that the trade is waiting to be confirmed.
7:49 Both Leafs' GM Brian Burke and Assistant GM Dave Nonis are nowhere to be seen 10 minutes into the game. I assume its to make one last push for Carter.
7:54 @The_Creasy is reporting that CBJ is waiting for one more phone call before finalizing the deal. Perhaps it's the Leafs? Dave Nonis and Brian Burke are no where to be seen...
8:00 Hearing the problem is that Leafs' GM Brian Burke is refusing to include the Leafs' 1st Round Pick.
8:37 CBJ GM Scott Howson will address media within the hour, we will catch that and post some updates on that.
8:37 OFFICIAL JEFF CARTER HAS BEEN TRADED. DEAL IS PENDING PHYSICAL.
TO LA KINGS:
F JEFF CARTER
TO COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
D JACK JOHNSON
CONDITIONAL 1ST ROUND PICK.
CONDITION: IF LA MISSES PLAYOFFS IT EITHER BECOMES 2012 1ST ROUNDER OR 2013 FIRST ROUNDER. IF LA MAKES THE PLAYOFFS IT BECOMES A 2013 FIRST ROUNDER.
Winners:
Mahbod: Los Angeles is your winner. Carter was unhappy and unmotivated in CBJ, which may be the reason for his scoring slump. With the addition of Jeff Carter, LA will soar because now they have the previously stacked chemistry between Carter and Mike Richards from Philly on the Power Play. Add Kopitar, Brown and Gagne to that and you have a dangerous team.
Kyle: I'm going to go with LA because they got a proven goal scorer who should mesh well with Mike Richards since they were former teammates. Jack Johnson's play hasn't been that great this year and if Carter wakes up from his slump, the first round pick will become a late one and not worth it for Carter.
Alson: LA wins this one. In 11 years (when Carter's contract ends) a fourth liner will probably make as much as Carter makes now. The 1st round pick will probably a late round pick anyways. Carter and Richards' chemistry is unmistakable and now with another threat like Carter, LA is a team to be feared. But on that note, I think its a matter of time before they get caught doing something stupid...
Wexler: In my opinion this is diffidently a win for Columbus. Jeff Carter did not have any chemistry in Columbus an he wasn't going to preform at his full potential there. Meanwhile the Blue Jackets have gotten a younger top 2 Defensman in Johnson and a 1st round pick which may become very important if the Kings do not make the playoffs. I really don't know what these guys are talking about but Columbus is at a rebuilding stage, where Carter would not have not fit in with and may have up to 4 first round picks in the 2012 draft if they deal Rick Nash as well.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Vermette Traded to Coyotes
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded away Forward Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Curtis McElhinney, a 2nd round pick (2012, acquired from Ottawa in the Turris deal), & a 5th round pick conditional (2013). The condition is that if the Phenoix Coyotes get past the first round of the playoffs, it turns in to a 4th round pick.
Winners:
Wexler: I'm gonna say Phoenix wins this one because they brought in a top 6 forward for the price of almost nothing. Vermette will help the surging Coyotes to a higher position in the West and during the playoffs. The only advantage for the Blue Jackets is that they got a 2nd round pick but that pick will not be too significant down the stretch for them.
Kyle: Phoenix because Vermette will add secondary scoring to Phoenix's offence. McElhinney won't ever be a starting NHL goaltender unless he starts playing better. The second and fifth round picks will be around the median of the NHL. I think Columbus will deal those picks for a veteran forward/goaltender for next season.
Mahbod: In my opinion, Phoenix came out on top. Vermette is a sure 19+ goal scorer. Like Alson said, McEllhinney will just fit in with the Blue Jackets mid-tier goalies like Sanford, Dekanich and York. The 2nd and 5th round picks are good for Columbus in their rebuild stage because they can use them to wheel and deal some nice players. Again, I rather have Vermette over a third string goalie and draft picks.
Alson: This is a close one but I gotta go with Phoenix. Vermette is a proven scorer and McElhinney will just add on to the number of average goalies that the Columbus Blue Jackets have in their system (Curtis Sanford).
Winners:
Wexler: I'm gonna say Phoenix wins this one because they brought in a top 6 forward for the price of almost nothing. Vermette will help the surging Coyotes to a higher position in the West and during the playoffs. The only advantage for the Blue Jackets is that they got a 2nd round pick but that pick will not be too significant down the stretch for them.
Kyle: Phoenix because Vermette will add secondary scoring to Phoenix's offence. McElhinney won't ever be a starting NHL goaltender unless he starts playing better. The second and fifth round picks will be around the median of the NHL. I think Columbus will deal those picks for a veteran forward/goaltender for next season.
Mahbod: In my opinion, Phoenix came out on top. Vermette is a sure 19+ goal scorer. Like Alson said, McEllhinney will just fit in with the Blue Jackets mid-tier goalies like Sanford, Dekanich and York. The 2nd and 5th round picks are good for Columbus in their rebuild stage because they can use them to wheel and deal some nice players. Again, I rather have Vermette over a third string goalie and draft picks.
Alson: This is a close one but I gotta go with Phoenix. Vermette is a proven scorer and McElhinney will just add on to the number of average goalies that the Columbus Blue Jackets have in their system (Curtis Sanford).
Tuomo Ruutu Contract Extension
Tuomo Ruutu has agreed to a 4 year, $19m extension (4.75m per year) with the Carolina Hurricanes. Ruutu has been one of the most talked about names coming up to Monday's Trade Deadline. But his name is now off the market and he will now be a part of the Hurricanes rebuilding process. Fellow teammate Tim Gleason also is a part of Carolina's rebuilding process when he signed a 4 year extension with the Canes in late January.
Todd Bertuzzi re-signs
The Red Wings have resigned Todd Bertuzzi to a two year $4.4 Million contract extension. It will be a $2.2 Million / year.
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