The NHL Trade Deadline. For me it is one of the most exciting days in sports because there is always a lot of buildup towards potential blockbuster deals. Most of the time the day doesn’t live up to the hype, but the potential is there and I think that’s what draws so many fans in.
The biggest name out there is Rick Nash, the power forward from Columbus. Rangers fans like myself are particularly interested since his name has been linked with the Rangers for weeks now. If you’d like a recap of all that I suggest visiting Kevin DeLury’s New York Rangers Blog. I’m going to try and highlight all the deals that go down today. You can also monitor activity at TSN”s Trade Center.
Update 3:22pm EST- And that’s a wrap folks. Once again a lot of talk but no real action. The Rangers made one move to add some punch to their blueline but that’s it.
Rangers get Chicago’s hulking 6-8 D John Scott, who mixed it up with Rupp during game at Garden two weeks ago, for #5. Impending UFA.
— Larry Brooks(@NYP_Brooksie) February 27, 2012
Update 3:05pm EST- Looks like the Carter trade last week was the blockbuster of the season.
Report: Paul Gaustad deal to Predators. spectorshockey.net/wordpress/2012… via @SpectorsHockey — Spector’s Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) February 27, 2012
Update 2:12pm EST- Things starting to roll now. Buzz is the NYR are pushing hard for Rick Nash.
Johnny Oduya to #Blackhawks after #NHLJets claimed Clitsome on waivers earlier today. #Sens trade Brian Lee to #Lightning for Matt Gilroy. — Jesse Spector (@jessespector) February 27, 2012
Update 2:02pm EST- Look a real trade! Sort of.
Canucks Acquire Pahlsson from Blue Jackets. spectorshockey.net/wordpress/2012… via @SpectorsHockey — Spector’s Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) February 27, 2012
Update 12:50pm EST- Finally another trade. But yawn factor 10.
Confirming Mike Commodore from DET to TB for a conditional 7th round pick. #TradeCentre — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 27, 2012
Update 11:50am EST- Thinking I need to make a comment on the slow progress. It seemed to help last time. Names in play: Rick Nash, Thomas Vokoun, PA Parenteau, Johnny Oduya, Brandon Dubinsky, Roman Hamerlik, Paul Gaustad.
Update 10:22am EST- First trade of the day?
Andrei Kostitsyn learned he’s traded to Nashville, but is waiting for official words by #predators or #canadiens
— Renaud P Lavoie (@renhockey) February 27, 2012
Update 10:17am EST – Very quiet so far. Is this the calm before the storm or has the storm fizzled out?
February 27th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Waiting to see if they will blow my cap’s up today. Knuble, Semin, and Hamrlik are all thought to be on their way out
February 27th, 2012 at 10:18 am
I’ve heard rumors of the Rangers being interested in Knuble. At first I thought “been there don that” but if he can be acquired cheaply, he could help the NYR powerplay.