Theodore traded to Avs for Aebischer

[Bowser]

Montreal trades Jose Theodore to Colorado for David Aebischer. ADV Colorado over the long-term if Theodore can regain his former Vezina/Hart Trophy form. Jose needed a change of scenery but for now, Montreal acquires a much needed goaltender to take over the duties from Cristobal Huet

[NIN]

WOW. Aebishcher was solid in the olympics, could be a turning point in his career. Can't say he is more talented then what I have seen from Theodore but Theodore hasent set the world on fire this season, I think his problems are more cerebral than anything else.

Im calling it a wash but it really depends on which one reponds to the trade the best. Whoever gets hot and gets his team winning the most wins the deal.

[Kovy27]

What the hell is Colorado doing? Wow....

[Bowser]

Theodore won't be ready for another 4-6 weeks, I believe, so they're going with a tandem of Budaj-Kolesnik..... big gamble until Theodore returns.

[netwolf]

I don't get why either team wants to make this deal. Colorado gets rid one one goalie having an off-year to replace him with a more expensive version of the same (and is hurt). Montreal picks up drops some salary, but brings in another #1 type goalie, when Huet has been doing very well for them.

I don't see why either team made this move...

[Jamie]

As the rumor mill churns Abeischer may not stay in Montreal...

[netwolf]

Huet is doing well and Aebischer isn't really a backup, so I suppose that would not be out of the question. If they do move him then maybe the deal ends up making more sense for them. Right now, it seems like a pure salary dump.

[penny lane]