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Minor Swap: Greg Moore to Blue Jackets (Syracuse) for D Dylan Reese, Radja
Michael Fornabaio described this aptly in his initial post, I think: "For defensive depth." Center Greg Moore goes to Columbus (where he is assigned to AHL Syracuse) while defenseman Dylan Reese heads...
Trade Deadline Fodder: Four Andy Sutton myths
NHL teams are practicing, they're just days away from getting their Olympians back, and we're nearing 2010 NHL Trade Deadline, Act II. With the signing of Andrew MacDonald to a four-year extension, th...
Calvin de Haan joins the injured shoulder brigade
If someone in the depths of last year's 30th-place season told me, "The Islanders will have two very promising blueline prospects next year -- one a graceful puck-mover, the other a 2008 pick who is a...
Replacing Martinek: What'll it be?
"To me, [Martinek]'s one of best kept secrets in NHL," Gordon said. GM Garth Snow agreed and wouldn't rule out a trade: "It's a big hole for us to fill. If something makes sense, we'll do it." >&g...
Jack Hillen: The 'other' healthy scratch
There's been head-scratching about Jeff Tambellini receiving so much time during preseason -- 5 GP, 0 goals, 4 assists -- only to be yanked in favor of Rob Schremp after a decent performance opening n...
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