The Philadelphia Flyers Fallout
Now that the dust has settled in Philadelphia, it’s important to reflect on the entire situation before judging. Take it all in before reaching your negative (in most cases) conclusion.
Filatov/Grachev moved in separate deals
Fantasy Impact: Both Nikita Filatov and Evgeni Grachev were traded for picks today. Filatov went to Ottawa from Columbus for the 66th overall pick. Grachev went to St. Louis from the Rangers for the 72nd overall pick.
Ryan Smyth to Edmonton for Gilbert Brule & Pick
Fantasy Impact: The Edmonton Oilers acquired Ryan Smyth from the Los Angeles Kings for Gilbert Brule and a fifth-round pick. *Update - Gilbert Brule's health has concerned the Kings enough that the Oilers were forced to replace him in the deal. He and the fifth-round pick has now been replaced by Colin Fraser and a seventh-round pick.
Regehr and Kotalik to Buffalo for Byron and Butler
Fantasy Impact: The Calgary Flames traded Robyn Regehr and Ales Kotalik (plus a second-round pick) to the Buffalo Sabres for Chris Butler and Paul Byron.
Brian Campbell to Florida, Rusty Olesz to Chicago
Fantasy Impact: The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Brian Campbell to the Florida Panthers for Rostislav Olesz.
NHL Entry Draft Chat 2011 – Day 2
Join Matt Bugg and Justin Goldman from the floor, and get more analysis from Dobber, Angus, Ma, Laidlaw and the rest of the gang as we track Day 2 of the NHL's Entry Draft! You can review our chat from Day 1 right here.
Sharks land Brent Burns, move Charlie Coyle and Devin Setoguchi
Fantasy Impact: The San Jose Sharks have acquired Brent Burns and a second-round pick in 2012 from the Minnesota Wild for Devin Setoguchi, prospect Charlie Coyle, and a first-round pick in 2011 (28th overall - Zack Phillips).
Washington Acquires Troy Brouwer
Fantasy Impact: The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Troy Brouwer to the Washington Capitals for the 26th overall draft pick yesterday (Phillip Danault).
June 25, 2011
Angus here again. Will have comprehensive analysis on the trades later today. My work PC doesn't allow me to do much more aside from ramble! Some tidbits: Like the Filatov trade for both sides. I have never been a fan of his, but pick 66 is a pretty low risk move to make [...]
John-Michael Liles to Toronto
Fantasy Impact: The Colorado Avalanche have traded John-Michael Liles to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a second-round draft pick in 2012.