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[Digitalgypsy66]

Weird. Ellerby isn't a prize pig. But he was a former 10th overall pick and on Florida's roster. We got the same return for Lovejoy. So by that metric, we did pretty good for ourselves. Good size and skating, Kings blueline is in shambles at the moment...essentially Loktionov for Ellerby indirectly.

i couldnt imagine this board's reaction if we traded a 10th overall dman for a 5th rd pick.

[Kovy27]

Erik Cole to DAL for Michael Ryder

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
MTL trades Erik Cole to DAL for Michael Ryder.

[legame]

Gagne traded back to Philly for a conditional 4th rounder, btw.

Edit: Just saw the thread. Oops. Disregard this...

[canaan]

Calgary gets Brian McGrattan from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Joe Piskula.

as per Kukla

[canaan]

Washington claims Aaron Volpatti off of waivers.

Sestito, Leighton (PHI) and Wandell (DAL) on waivers

[mikey287]

Flames have submitted an offer sheet for Ryan O'Reilly.

[MRandall25]

Flames have filed an offer sheet for Ryan O'Reilly, according to Darren Dreger.

Honestly, can anyone say they expected this would've been anyone OTHER than the Flames?

[mikey287]

The Flames are the worst run franchise in the last 20 years, I never expect them to do anything right...strangest thing of all, all of my notes say that ROR has never played for the Flames before...so, I can't imagine why they are trying to get him...

Let's see ROR signs it. Then the Avs will have 7 days to match at that point.

Flames are gonna need draft picks (if this is accepted and not matched)...we're gonna need Iginla...you see where I'm going with this...?

[mikey287]

And just for the lolz: Calgary is in Colorado tonight at 9 eastern...awkward...

[meecrofilm]

COL should take Calgary's first and run, no doubt. Especially since it's a 2-year deal that takes him to UFA. Kind of surprised the Flames would be willing to give up a high 1st for a player that could bolt in 2 years, but I guess they figured if it were a longer deal, then there'd be a better chance of COL matching it.

Err wait, actually he'd still be an RFA after it expired. COL may yet match it. Still think they should take the pick.

[tfrizz]

Flames have filed an offer sheet for Ryan O'Reilly, according to Darren Dreger.

Honestly, can anyone say they expected this would've been anyone OTHER than the Flames?

I wouldn't have been shocked if Columbus, NY Islanders, or Philadelphia filed an offer sheet.

[MRandall25]

I feel like this kind of thing (the contract where they're paying him $6.5 mil salary next year) is the reason we had a lockout.

Do teams just not learn?

[tfrizz]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=417051

TSN reporting the AAV is $5-million, which should mean Colorado would get a 1st and a 3rd back if they choose not to match.

Update: The offer is a 2 year deal, $1-million this year + $6.5-million next year + $2.5-million signing bonus for an AAV of $5-million.

[meecrofilm]

The Flames are the worst run franchise in the last 20 years, I never expect them to do anything right...strangest thing of all, all of my notes say that ROR has never played for the Flames before...so, I can't imagine why they are trying to get him...

Let's see ROR signs it. Then the Avs will have 7 days to match at that point.

Flames are gonna need draft picks (if this is accepted and not matched)...we're gonna need Iginla...you see where I'm going with this...?

Indeed, Calgary would not have a pick in the first 3 rounds if COL doesn't match it.

I'd like to hang on to our first, but....

[SolidSnake]

Kovy done with Florida

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=417114

[mikey287]

Roman Hamrlik on waivers today from Washington.

[Gaucho]

Roman Hamrlik on waivers today from Washington.

NPR! Oh, sorry...

[Digitalgypsy66]

Chris Bourque is on waivers...





No.

[JS©]

who?

[mikey287]

Minnesota signs Brett Clark...puck-mover that has done a fair job in the AHL...Wild aren't getting a lot of service from their lower-end guys, so they've sent for "help"

[canaan]

Waivers today: Ben Eager (EDM), Nick Johnson (PHX), Rostislav Olesz (CHI).

[tfrizz]

Waivers today: Ben Eager (EDM), Nick Johnson (PHX), Rostislav Olesz (CHI).

Well, now's GMRS's chance to get NJ back!

I'd actually almost take a shot on Olesz. Gotta be an upgrade over some of the guys in the bottom 6.

[MRandall25]

Waivers today: Ben Eager (EDM), Nick Johnson (PHX), Rostislav Olesz (CHI).

Well, now's GMRS's chance to get NJ back!

I'd actually almost take a shot on Olesz. Gotta be an upgrade over some of the guys in the bottom 6.

Olesz spent the majority of the year in Rockford. He's only played 6 NHL games and hasn't done squat. Nothing there to tell me he's any better than what we have.

[tfrizz]

Waivers today: Ben Eager (EDM), Nick Johnson (PHX), Rostislav Olesz (CHI).

Well, now's GMRS's chance to get NJ back!

I'd actually almost take a shot on Olesz. Gotta be an upgrade over some of the guys in the bottom 6.

Olesz spent the majority of the year in Rockford. He's only played 6 NHL games and hasn't done squat. Nothing there to tell me he's any better than what we have.

He actually hasn't played a game this year due to a knee injury. During his time with Florida, he was a steady 25-30 point guy which is a lot better than what 4 of the bottom 6 are showing this season. If he can stay healthy, I don't think he'd be a bad pick up.

FWIW, based off his career NHL numbers his "season pace" would be 15 goals and 17 assists (32 points) over 82 games.

[mikey287]

He's due whatever is left of $4 million in salary this season, plus a full $4.25 million next year (cap hit is 3 and a change), that's a spicy meatball to take a chance on...his injuries/production notwithstanding...