Trade Deadline

So the trade deadline came and went today at 3pm. And what do you know, all the talk about loosing Marty Biron turned out to be true. But then again, if anyone knew anything about the situation we were in with the salary cap, then they should not have been surprised at all by this move. I honestly believe that Ty Conklin from Columbus will be able to do an excellent job filling in the back up job to Miller. I am also very excited that Miller has been given the sole goal tending job. This will give him a consistency over long stretches.

Jiri Novotny going to Washington. Also, OK with this one. Jiri has been a decent player, but hasn't made quite the impression here that he could have. And in exchange we pick up a nice young defender (Timo Helbling) who has allot of potential. Also, we received a well experienced forward (Dainius Zubrus) who doesn't have amazing stats, but can get things set up. but, the experience is one thing that our team can definitely afford to gain.

Also picking up Mikko Lehtonen from Nashville. Trying to rebuild Rochester now that we pulled almost all of our guys up from there!

Overall, I think Darcy did a good job filling in a few spots with players that will fit into our system. I heard some complaining that we didn't try to get a big name... WHEN HAVE WE EVER BEEN A BIG NAME TEAM?? never, that's when. we are a team that gets lots of great underrated players who form a tight knit group that can overcome any obstacles and win games by working hard and working together.