As the 2010 NHL Draft approaches, the trading appears to be picking up. As Jaroslav Halak, Dan Hamhuis and Jason Arnott have already been dealt, the fun appears to be only beginning.
As teams look to fill needs or cut payroll, the continuing rumor mill will only grow bigger and faster. How many players will be dealt before the draft even begins?
Let's look at a potential deal that could fill needs for both the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins.
To Pittsburgh:
D Brent Sopel
F Andrew Ladd (RFA rights)
To Chicago:
C Dustin Jeffrey
This is a deal that could help each of the last two Stanley Cup Champions return to the promised land while accomplishing some of the offseason objectives of both franchises.
Why would these two teams make this trade? Let's examine the deal from the perspective of both organizations.
For Pittsburgh
The Penguins have only three defensemen under contract and are trying to find a way to keep Sergei Gonchar, but they need help on the blue line. While they could certainly jump on the Anton Volchenkov ...
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Article written by TAB BAMFORD
Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins: Let’s Make a Deal
June 19th, 2010 by TAB BAMFORD Leave a reply »
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