Sabres Acquire Mikael Tellqvist from Phoenix
Buffalo has traded a fourth round draft pick to the Coyotes for goaltender Mikael Tellqvist.
Leafs Claim Gerber, Reitz off of the Waiver Wire
Toronto has claimed goaltender Martin Gerber off of re-entry waivers from the Senators and defenseman Eric Reitz off of the wire from the Rangers.
*Update - Vesa Toskala is OUT FOR THE SEASON (surgery on groin)
Leopold to Calgary for Nycholat
Calgary has acquired Jordan Leopold from Colorado for Lawrence Nycholat, a second round pick and Ryan Wilson.
Antoine Vermette to Columbus for Pascal Leclaire
The Ottawa Senators have dealt Antoine Vermette to the Blue Jackets for goaltender Pascal Leclaire and a second-round draft pick.
The Price is Right (Come on Down!)
I used to love watching The Price is Right when I was growing up. I mean the old school Bob Barker Price is Right none of this new school Drew Carey mumbo jumbo. I always loved how Rod Roddy would announce the competitors down to contestant’s row and they get to make their bids. They make their bids while you yell at the tv as loud as you could thinking 'you IDIOT'! This trade deadline is going to be very much of the same. Fantasy pundits like us will be doing that very thing in the forum, yelling and b****ing at the crazy trades, or praising the great moves that benefits both teams. This week we’ll take a look at all the Western Conference teams and further analyze who is a buyer/seller and which players are potentially gearing up for a new uniform. I’ve also thrown in a few of my own trades that would make sense for both teams.
Havelid Traded To New Jersey for Salmela
The Atlanta Thrashers traded defenceman Niclas Havelid and forward Myles Stoesz to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for blueliner Anssi Salmela.
Rules of Engagement
March Madness is in the air and for most of you that means fantasy league playoffs start in just a few short weeks. That being said, the chaotic mayhem known as “jockeying for position” has taken over the lands. Leashes are the shortest ever as drastic times call for drastic measures. Do you need one last miracle acquisition to push you into the post-season? Do you need one more piece of trade bait in order to land the big fish you’ve been seeking all year?
Changement de Décor Date Limite des Échanges Pt. 2 de 2
La semaine dernière, nous avons regardé les meilleurs candidats à être échangé dans l’Est et l’impact dans vos pools. Cette semaine, regardons la Conférence de L’Ouest – là où les équipes de la position cinq à 15 sont plus proches d’une façon encore jamais vue.
Dans les pools de hockey, un joueur qui change d’équipe est souvent une bonne nouvelle pour son propriétaire dans les pools. Un nouveau départ ou une occasion de jouer avec un coéquipier étoile – ou les deux – est souvent un excellent remède pour un joueur en pleine léthargie.
Change of Scenery Trade Deadline Pt. 2 of 2
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Last week, we took at a look at the top trade candidates in the East and their fantasy impact. This week, let’s take a look at the Western Conference – where teams five through 15 are closer than I’ve ever seen them.
In fantasy hockey, a player being moved to a new NHL team is often good news for the fantasy owner. A fresh start or a likely shot as a star’s linemate – or both – is just what the doctor ordered for a slumping player.
March Madness
As the March 4th trade deadline rapidly approaches, which NHL prospects and youngsters are good bets to be dangled in deals, and which will be deemed untouchable?