At the NHL trade deadline the New York Rangers traded All-Star winger Marian Gaborik to the Columbus Blue Jackets for center Derick Brassard, defenseman John Moore and winger Derek Dorsett in a blockbuster deal. After the deal was made there were mixed reactions to the trade, and it was impossible to give a truly fair assessment of the blockbuster. Ten games have passed for both sides, and it appears that the trade has and will benefit both sides.
Inside The Numbers
Player Goals Assists Points PP Points +/- A.T.O.I.
Marian Gaborik (CBJ) 3 4 7 1 6 18:01
Derick Brassard (NYR) 3 6 9 4 4 16:15
John Moore (NYR) 1 3 4 0 6 10:54
The numbers illustrate that the move has helped thus far, but here's an in depth look at the trade from both teams' perspectives.
From Blue Jackets' Perspective
Since the trade, both sides have reaped their fair share of benefits. On the Columbus side, the Blue Jackets added an elite goal-scorer who adds credibility to the team ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
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