I don't know why I get so freaking excited for the NHL trade deadline... but seriously folks, it's that same feeling I get on Christmas Eve where I'm so excited I can't think about anything else. I'm hoping this year goes down as one of the best. Last year saw many of the major hockey sites run into glitches because of all the traffic trying to view the trades, so I've taken it upon myself to update Thackalanche as soon as possible with all the major moves. This post will be edited thru Wednesday with all the major movings. So here goes!
We've already talked about the Whitney for Kunitz trade, so we'll go from there.
3/2/09:
New Jersey acquires Niclas Havelid from Atlanta for Anssi Salmela .
Thack thoughts: Havelid was a plus player for Atlanta. Did you hear that? For Atlanta! He should be a huge piece of the puzzle for the resurgent Devils, who are all of a sudden looking very dangerous with the return of Martin Brodeur. The guy's looking like he never left. Atlanta GM Don Waddell looks to be in his usual firesale, unloading salaries at the deadline in return for prospects. It's hard to judge Anssi Salmela this early in his career... He could be the next Chris Pronger... or he could be demoted to the ECHL.
3/3:
Sean Avery taken off re-entry waivers by New York Rangers
Thack thoughts: This wasn't completely unexpected. The Rangers were in desperate need of a change, and bringing in coach John Tortorella and ultra-idiot Sean Avery within a week of each other certainly provides that change. Avery performed well during his first stint with the Rangers, but his blackhole presence in the dressing room would be a constant source of concern if I was a Ranger.
Niklas Backstrom re-ups with Wild
Thack thoughts: Backstrom just signed for four more years with the Wild = Sigh of relief for the Republic of Minnesota.
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