Post by Avs on Jul 31, 2011 16:27:08 GMT -5
Breaking News: Lecavalier dealt to Avs, Steen to TB
Rarely is a sequel as good as the first, but continuing on from yesterday's blockbuster, Colorado and Tampa Bay swap 7 more players in an even bigger trade that finally gives Colorado a bona fide star.
The salary shuffle for the two teams helps Tampa Bay save some cash while Colorado makes a push for the division crown.
"Alex (Steen) has been our best player this year but sometimes you have to give quality to get quality and we had a need for a top line center." said Colorado GM Prier.
New Lightning GM Damji has been busy since taking over the team recently and spoke briefly of the trade. "It's tough to lose Vinny (Lecavalier) but the amount of salary saved gives us a lot more flexibility to make the team better in all areas."
Colorado gets: Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone and Matt Smaby
Tampa Bay gets: Ray Whitney, Alexander Steen, Adrian Aucoin and Oscar Moller
Rarely is a sequel as good as the first, but continuing on from yesterday's blockbuster, Colorado and Tampa Bay swap 7 more players in an even bigger trade that finally gives Colorado a bona fide star.
The salary shuffle for the two teams helps Tampa Bay save some cash while Colorado makes a push for the division crown.
"Alex (Steen) has been our best player this year but sometimes you have to give quality to get quality and we had a need for a top line center." said Colorado GM Prier.
New Lightning GM Damji has been busy since taking over the team recently and spoke briefly of the trade. "It's tough to lose Vinny (Lecavalier) but the amount of salary saved gives us a lot more flexibility to make the team better in all areas."
Colorado gets: Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone and Matt Smaby
Tampa Bay gets: Ray Whitney, Alexander Steen, Adrian Aucoin and Oscar Moller
