Weekly NHL Roundup

Posted by admin on 20th, 2008

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There has been a lot of action around the NHL lately. Here is a brief rundown of events around the league this last week.

Today - Selanne to participate in Ducks Camp
Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks. Contract negotiations are still underway between the Ducks and Selanne.

Today - NHL approves Staal contract
The NHL have approved the contract between Eric Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes. The NHL had requested adjustments be made to the wording of the deal.

Today - Zubov our 4-8 weeks
Zubov underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday and will be re-evaluated by the Stars in four weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Sept 18 - Captain Lecavalier
The Tampa Bay Lightning have named All-Star center Vincent Lecavalier captain. Lecavalier, who will be entering his 10th NHL season signed an 11-year $85 million contract in July.

Sept 18 - Pominville gets 5-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres inked Jason Pominville to a 5-year extension worth $26.5 million. Pominville finally found a place for himself on the Sabres after almost being dropped before the 05-06 season when the Sabres placed him on waivers.

Sept 18 - Flyers sign G Aubin
The Philadelphia Flyers signed veteran goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin to a one-year contract Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sept 18 - Hatcher on IR
Derian Hatcher will not participate when the Philadelphia Flyers open training camp on Saturday. Instead, the veteran defenseman will be headed to injured reserve, according to general manager Paul Holmgren on Thursday.

Sept 17 - McCarty re-signs with Wings
McCarty on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Sept 16 - Roy’s son pleads not guilty
The son of Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy pleaded not guilty to assault Tuesday for his attack on a player last March during a game in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Sept 15 - Kings sign Stoll & Richardson
The Kings signed restricted free agent centres Jarret Stoll and Brad Richardson on Monday. Stoll got a four-year deal, while Richardson signed a two-year contract. Stoll was acquired by the Kings with defenceman Matt Greene from Edmonton in exchange for Lubomir Visnovsky in June. Stoll had 14 goals and 22 assists in 81 games for the Oilers last season. He played on their 2006 team that lost in the Stanley Cup finals.

Sept 15 - Nittymaki out 4-6 weeks
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Antero Niittymaki will be sidelined four-to-six weeks after having surgery on his left hip, according to a report posted Monday on the team’s website.

Sept 15 - Hurricanes ink Matt Murley
The Carolina Hurricanes signed left wing Matt Murley to a one-year contract Monday. Assistant general manager Ron Francis said the deal will pay Murley $500,000 at the NHL level or $100,000 if he is sent to the minors for the 2008-09 season. He has a minimum guaranteed total salary of $125,000.

Sept 12 - Filatov to miss rookie camp
Nikita Filatov of the Blue Jackets will miss the team’s rookie camp in Traverse City, Mich., this weekend because of a lower leg injury.

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5 Reasons you don’t want to draft Steven Stamkos

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Posted by admin on 18th, 2008

As the off season heads towards the NHL Entry Draft we start to hear a lot about the top draft picks, the best placed teams in the draft and that all common question “will Stamkos go #1?”.

If you’re not aware, Steven Stamkos, center from the OHL’s Sarnia Sting is the rumoured #1 pick.

Today on Yahoo! Sports, Puck Daddy blog, Greg Wyshynski posts a lighthearted look at the draft and lists the top 5 reasons you don’t want to draft Steven Stamkos.

Here’s the basic summary:

Hype. Remember Alexandre Daigle?:
More hype… have you seen seenstamkos.com yet?
Stamkos adores Carrie Underwood!
His fave show is “One Tree Hill”!
He dreams of playing for the Maple Leafs.

For the full blog, including all the laughs, head to Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports

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Kings Fire Coach Crawford

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Posted by admin on 11th, 2008

After a conference low 71 points last season, the Los Angeles Kings have given head coach Marc Crawford his marching orders.

Crawford, who’s record over his 2 seasons with the Kings is a dismal 59-84-21. Last season the Kings tied with Eastern Conference bottom feeders, the Tampa Bay Lightning on points.

“In the end it just comes down to fit,” Lombardi said in a conference call Tuesday afternoon. “It’s just a gut call on fit.”
- Yahoo! Sports

In a division that includes strong teams such as the Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks, the Kings need to do far better to compete.

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Tortorella fired as coach of Tampa Bay Lightning

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Posted by admin on 4th, 2008

Tortorella fired as coach of Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL - Yahoo! Sports

It comes as not surprise to those who have been watching the Tampa Bay Lightning over the last few weeks. Now, it’s officially confirmed. Tortorella has been fired as head coach of the Lightning, opening up yet another head coach position around the NHL.

It is rumored that former LA Kings coach Barry Melrose is interested in the job.

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Halpern, Sliced Bread in Tampa

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Posted by admin on 26th, 2008

Change. Often said to be as good as a holiday, sometimes said to be a hockey players best friend. For Jeff Halpern, the change of teams from Dallas to Tampa Bay seems to have litten a spark within him, and he’s been shining on a regular basis since.

You could go as far as to say that for the moment, Jeff Halpern is the best thing since sliced bread for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

In the 64 games Halpern played with the Dallas Stars this season, he put up seemingly good numbers of 10 goals, 14 assists for 24 points. Halpern, the checking center on the Stars roster was not expected to be a top line goal scorer.

The trade deadline however saw Halpern shipped to Tampa Bay Lightning along with team mates Jussi Jokinen and netminder Mike Smith. Halpern has not looked back! In the 13 games with the bolts this season Halpern has put up 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points… better than a point a game!

In todays 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers, Halpern netted a goal and 2 assists.

Jussi Jokinen has 1 goal and 9 assists for 10 points in 14 games with the Lightning, down on goals from his average with the Stars, but up on points.

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*** Original location of image: http://lightning.nhl.com

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33 New Videos - 14-Mar-08

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Posted by admin on 14th, 2008

33 New Videos Added Today

Total Videos: 1785 (in 18 categories)

Todays update brings you all the highlight reels from todays NHL games (Stars Vs Red Wings, Lightning Vs Bruins, etc) as well as some classic goals, saves, an interview with Montreal Canadiens netminder Carey price and more.

McGrattan vs. Gratton Fight (AHL)
“10/10! Fight is accompainied by an unknown band thanks to hockeyfights.tk..
Author: Germy2007″
Category: Hockey Fights

Kayfes vs Hines
“Ryan Kayfes (Fairbanks Ice Dogs) KO over David Hines (Alexandria Blizzard) late in the 2nd.
Author: AKScooter08″
Category: Hockey Fights

THORBURN VS MONTADOR
“HOCKEY FIGHT. CHRIS THORBURN GOES TO WORK ON STEVE MONTADOR.
Author: BNFIGHTSITE”
Category: Hockey Fights

Belak Vs Sutton ice hockey fight
Belak Vs sutton Author: reubenandjosh
Category: Hockey Fights

Voros hits Staal, Voros vs Cole Mar 6, 2008
>minnesota wild carolina hurricanes Voros hits Staal, Voros vs Cole Mar 6, 2008 Author: butterflyHillgnhcgo
Category: Hockey Fights

Michael Liambas vs Brett Oliphant
Erie Otters at Sarnia Sting March 13, 2008 Author: JimKorn20
Category: Hockey Fights

Marsh vs Stoner
Tyson Marsh fights Clayton Stoner in this March 12, 2008 AHL hockey game between the Rockford Ice Hogs and the Houston Aeros Author: kbarbdamnit
Category: Hockey Fights

Pronger Stomps on Kesler 12/03/2008 -DayWalk3r
Pronger at it again.. Author: HockeyWebCast
Category: Hits & Checks

Malkin Goal 3-12-08
Malkin gets a sweet goal on the power play for the Pens to put them up 5 - 2 over the Sabres Author: CrozB87
Category: Goals

Daniel Paille Scores a Pair
Buffalo Sabres’ Dan Paille scores two goals in a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena on March 12, 2008. Author: katem32
Category: Goals

datsyuk goal
incredible goal by pavel datsyuk Author: kurilica
Category: Goals

Niklas Backstrom - kiekko maskin lapi
“… 19.3.2004 2nd qf-game vs. Jokerit … Glen Metropolit’s heavy shot and the puck went almost (well, it went half through and stuck to the mask) through the Nikke’s mask. Pekka Rinne played 9min50sec while Nikke was getting some medical attention.
Author: TOPIonParas”
Category: Goalie Saves

Penalty Shot
The Chicago Blackhawks are allowed a penalty shot against the Redwings. March 11, 2008. Author: jmpalosa
Category: Goalie Saves

Carey Price - March 11, 2008 / 11 Mars 2008
Carey Price Highlights from the March 11th, 2008 game + a interviews with Carey after the game. on Facebook ? Join us @ Carey Price Facebook Group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4803214510 Author: billandmony
Category: Interviews

Winter Classic Mini Historical Documentary
Produced For Advanced Editing class. A documentary on the outdoor hockey game Winter Classic.” Produced with all still photos and soundbites. Edited in Final Cut Pro March 2008 Author: lieder18″
Category: Shows & Commercials

Roberto Luongo Vs Miikka Kiprusoff
Who Is The Better One? Author: 619wwe27
Category: Other

Alexander Ovechkin HIGHLIGHTS vs. Flames 3.13.08
Alex Ovechkin being what he loves best! Scores 2 goals. Almost had 3. Author: igor9212
Category: Compilations

Glen Murry highlights
Glen Murry highlights Author: xlineskierx00
Category: Compilations

San jose Sjarks players
highlight of the players from the san jose sharks Author: huetsuck
Category: Compilations

Pronger Stomps on Keslet’s Leg NEW ANGLE
Chris Pronger stomps on Ryan Kesler’s leg. March 12, 2008. Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks. Author: inklinkinklink
Category: Injuries

Canucks @ Ducks 3/12/08
Vancouver Canucks @ Anaheim Ducks 3/12/08 Author: NHLVideo
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Vancouver Canucks @ Anaheim Ducks 3/12/08
Canucks @ Ducks Author: canucks141
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Leafs@Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs@ Philadelphia Flyers Leafs win 3-2 and win Home-an-Home Series Author: canadianninniss
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames 3/12/08
Capitals vs Flames Author: capitals141
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Leafs @ Flyers 3/12/08
The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers. Author: MapleLeafsToronto
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Lightning @ Bruins 3/13/08
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Boston Bruins 3/13/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Senators @ Canadiens 3/13/08
Ottawa Senators @ Montreal Canadiens 3/13/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Stars @ Red Wings 3/13/08
Dallas Stars @ Detroit Red Wings 3/13/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Flames @ Thrashers 3/13/08
Calgary Flames @ Atlanta Thrashers 3/13/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Canucks @ Coyotes 3/13/08
Vancouver Canucks @ Phoenix Coyotes 3/13/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Kings @ Predators 3/13/08
Los Angeles Kings @ Nashville Predators 3/13/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Oilers @ Avalanche 3/13/08
Edmonton Oilers @ Colorado Avalanche 3/13/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Matt McKee Moment of Silence & National Anthem 1/19/08
“Matt McKee tribute and moment of silence followed by National Anthem at the Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game on Saturday, January 19, 2008
Author: byoung98″
Category: Tributes

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42 New Videos - 13-Mar-08

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Posted by admin on 13th, 2008

42 New Videos Added Today

Total Videos: 1751 (in 18 categories)

Todays featured videos include a very rare moment in hockey… a fight involving Dallas Stars forward, Jere Lehtinen. This fight was from back in 1994, and sees Lehtinen take on Veli-Pekka Kautonen. Keeping with the Stars feel, our second video the recent induction of Mike Modano into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Mike Modano is the first hockey player to be inducted. Congratulations to Mike Modano.

Finnish hockey fight - V-P Kautonen vs. Jere Lehtinen
Veli-Pekka Kautonen (HIFK) vs. Jere Lehtinen (TPS), December 1, 1994.
Category: Hockey Fights

MIKE MODANO inducted into TEXAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Dallas Stars forward Mike Modano is inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame on March 11, 2008
Category: Shows & Commercials

Wuchterl vs Gillen Mar 9, 2008
Michael Wuchterl vs Ryan Gillen from the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Calgary Hitmen WHL game on Mar 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights

Davison vs Tarnasky Mar 11, 2008
Rob Davison vs Nick Tarnasky from the New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game on Mar 11, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights

Steve Pelletier Vs Jason Hewitt
From The Steelers At Panthers on 16febuary 2008
Category: Hockey Fights

Chris Doyle vs Logan MacMillan
Chris Doyle vs Logan MacMillan March 9th at the ccc Didnt have the camera out only about 40 seconds left in the 1st period
Category: Hockey Fights

Benjamin Casavant vs Brad Tesink
After a cheap shot on Mathieu Tousignant by Tesink, Casavant drops the gloves March 11th
Category: Hockey Fights

Eric Godard vs John Erskine 3-12-08
Eric Godard vs John Erskine on March 12, 2008 Thanks to Canucks25 at dropyourgloves.com for the video.
Category: Hockey Fights

Beleskey Vs Demers Oct 17, 2007
October 17 2007 Ottawa 67s at Belleville Bulls Julien Demers vs Matt Beleskey
Category: Hockey Fights

Beleskey Vs Mascioli Nov 10, 2007
November 10 2007 Kitchener Rangers at Belleville Bulls Mike Mascioli vs Matt Beleskey
Category: Hockey Fights

Hodgman Vs Beleskey Nov 22, 2007
November 22 2007 Belleville Bulls at Erie Otters Matt Beleskey vs Justin Hodgman
Category: Hockey Fights

Drury vs Nokelainen March 09, 2008
New York vs Boston
Category: Hockey Fights

Ott vs Salej March 09, 2008
Dallas vs Colorado
Category: Hockey Fights

Daley vs Sauer March 09, 2008
Dallas vs Colorado
Category: Hockey Fights

JERE LEHTINEN meets SLAYER
Dallas Stars forward Jere Lehtinen meets his rock idols SLAYER!
Category: Shows & Commercials

Rob Ray on drugs
Rob Ray acting like a goof during the intermission
Category: Shows & Commercials

Tigers @ Red Deer Rebels 03-11-08
Medicine Hat Tigers @ Red Deer Rebels Tyler Ennis, Yashar Farmanara, Troy Ofukany, Travis Dunstall
Category: Game Highlights

Canucks vs. Predators (7) - 3/6/08 - Aaron Miller & Rypien
Aaron Miller and Rick Rypien leave the ice as the pre game practice comes to an end before the Vancouver Canucks go against the Nashville Predators on March 6, 2008 in GM Place. Visit http://www.MarcusCygy.com for more videos!
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Leafs Vs. Flyers March 11, 2008
Leafs - 4 Flyers - 3
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Flyers @ Maple Leafs 3/11/08
Philadelphia Flyers @ Toronto Maple Leafs 3/11/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Devils @ Canadiens 3/11/08
New Jersey Devils @ Montreal Canadiens 3/11/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Bruins @ Senators 3/11/08
Boston Bruins @ Ottawa Senators 3/11/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Avalanche @ Thrashers 3/11/08
Colorado Avalanche @ Atlanta Thrashers 3/11/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Sharks @ Predators 3/11/08
San Jose Sharks @ Nashville Predators 3/11/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Blackhawks @ Red Wings 3/11/08
Chicago Blackhawks @ Detroit Red Wings 3/11/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Blues @ Oilers 3/11/08
St. Louis Blues @ Edmonton Oilers 3/11/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Canucks win against St Louis 08
Canucks win!
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Devils @ Canadiens 3/11/08- Partie 1
http://hockeycanadiens.net Victoire des Canadiens 4-0 contre les devils pour le 1er rang dans l’EST GO HABS GO go see part 2 at http://hockeycanadiens.net
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Canucks vs. Predators (20) - 3/6/08
Featuring the Vancouver Canucks against the Nashville Predators at GM Place in Vancouver on March 6, 2008 featuring Markus Naslund, Taylor Pyatt, and Kevin Bieksa among others. Visit http://www.MarcusCygy.com for more videos!
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Avery levels Paetsch, sets up Jagr Mar 10, 2008 NYRBUF
Avery levels Paetsch, sets up Jagr Mar 10, 2008 NYRBUF
Category: Hits & Checks

Ovechkin: Jacked Up By Malkin
Alexander Ovechkin gets lit up when trying to check Evgeni Malkin.
Category: Hits & Checks

Thurber Shootout Goal 03112008
Omaha Lancers @ Lincoln Stars 03/11/2008 Matt Thurber Shootout Goal against David Reekie
Category: Goals

Beautiful Chris Drury goal
Chris Drury scores a beauty for the Avs
Category: Goals

sam gagner shootout goal beats J.S aubin
nice set of moves by sam gagner
Category: Goals

Daniel Larsson scores on himself
DjurgÃ¥rden’s goalie Daniel Larsson scores on himself
Category: Goals

Jarome Iginla Scores Goal 365 - 3/10/08 vs. St. Louis
Jarome finally bagged number 365 to pass Theoren Fleury as the Flames franchise all-time leading scorer. It may have taken Jarome more games to do it, nut it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy and happy for him.
Category: Goals

Jonathan Cheechoo Crazy Goal vs Canadiens
San Jose Sharks forward Jonathan Cheechoo burns Josh Gorges and Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens to score his 20th goal of the 2007-08 season.
Category: Goals

Re: Islanders @ Lightning 3/11/08
Sarah the Cable Girl’s response
Category: Videocasts

Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins is the best hockey player in the world, here is a tribute to him. Where the City Meets The Sea- The Getaway Plan
Category: Compilations

NHL Top 10 Plays Of The Week (Week 22 - 2007-08) -DayWalk3r
TSN counts down the top 10 standout plays from the last week that was in the National Hockey League.
Category: Compilations

Pavel Bure’s best moments at Florida Panthers
Pavel Bure’s best moments at Florida Panthers. He’s also played for New York Rangers, and now is playing at Vancouver Canucks
Category: Compilations

Joe Thornton Highlight
video from all the highlight of joe thornton
Category: Tributes

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Sharks win 10 straight, push for Division

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Posted by admin on 12th, 2008

Joe Pavelski and Milan Michalek led the San Jose Sharks to a new record tonight, defeating the Nashville Predators 2-1 on the road. The win, the Sharks 10th in row has them sitting atop the Pacific Division, 1 point ahead of the Dallas Stars and 4 points ahead of the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Anaheim Ducks.

The Sharks, 10-0-0 in their last 10 games have been surging since acquiring Brian Campbell from Buffalo at the Trade Deadline. They have been favorites to win the cup since the beginning of the season, and are starting to make the push at the right time of the season.

Ross McKeon commented in his latest column…

“It is a battle in that Pacific Division,” said Joe Thornton, the team’s leading scorer. “I believe we’re going real good right now, and it’s a good time to play those good teams and see how good we actually are.”

Three key factors have put San Jose on track. First, Jonathan Cheechoo is healthy. Second, Patrick Marleau rediscovered his game. And last, the addition of defenseman Brian Campbell at the trade deadline added a new dimension to the team.
- Yahoo! Sports

Threatening the Sharks for the Division Title are the Dallas Stars who are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. The Stars made big news recently by acquiring Brad Richards from Tampa Bay in a blockbuster move at the Trade Deadline. The Stars have been leading the Division for the last month, but a few recent losses now see them having to compete hard to win the Division.

4 points back from the Sharks sit the Anaheim Ducks, who have also started to make a push. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. The Ducks have been on again off again however and will need to push harder if they wish to compete with the Sharks and Stars.

The Sharks have 2 games in hand over both the Stars and the Ducks which could put them a few points ahead of their Division Rivals come the end of March.

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Crosby Returns, Pens Shutout Bolts

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Posted by admin on 5th, 2008

The long awaited return of Sidney Crosby came today, and with it a 2 goal shutout of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

But don’t think this was an easy game for Crosby and the Penguins. It took til the 17th minute of the third period before a puck finally reached the back of the net, a Maxim Talbot goal that was setup by none other than Crosby himself.

“It’s good to get it over with and get that feel and get that timing back, but it’s still not there,” Crosby said. “I had some great chances that I would have loved to put in. It didn’t happen. Sometimes that’s the way it goes. I’m a little rusty.”
- Yahoo! Sports

Evgeni Malkin also scored, putting the puck in an empty net to ensure victory, and a shutout for goalie Marc-Andre Fleury

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McKeon Grades the Trades

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Posted by admin on 27th, 2008

Ross McKeon of Yahoo! Sports has been busy today, grading all 30 teams of the NHL according to how they did with the Trade Deadline.

It may come as a suprise to some that Dallas and Pittsburgh, the 2 teams who made the blockbuster trades yesterday are graded so differently.

McKeon grades the Dallas Stars at #1, citing their trade as “the big strike”.

1. Dallas Stars – Grade: A+: The Stars made the big strike by acquiring arguably the best player available for now and moving forward. Center Brad Richards was the Conn Smythe Trophy winner when Tampa Bay won the Stanley Cup in 2004. He’s 27, skilled and durable – just a perfect fit for any team. Never mind that $7.8 million owed for each of the next three years. The Stars parted with backup goalie Mike Smith, who may emerge as a No. 1 with the Lightning, Jussi Jokinen, Jeff Halpern and a fourth-round pick. Dallas did not have to surrender any of its young defense, another key. That deal makes a lot more sense than what Pittsburgh gave up to Atlanta in the day’s other blockbuster.

The Pittsburgh Penguins however, failed to gain such a high ranking, coming in at #22 with a D+ grade.

22. Pittsburgh Penguins – Grade: D+: No one can accuse the Penguins of being shy at the deadline. Pittsburgh changed more than any team by adding three players and deleting two from the roster and one from the pipeline and parting with three draft picks in two separate deals. Pittsburgh got rental Marian Hossa to play alongside either Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby. They got versatile and dependable Pascal Dupuis in the same deal with Atlanta but surrendered young, popular teammates Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen and prospect Angelo Esposito. You have to wonder what team chemistry will form out of all these moves. In addition, Hal Gill comes aboard to add size and a physical element on defense. First-, second- and fifth-round picks were dealt away.