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Wings have depth in the org on D so losing Smith wouldn't be the worst. Weiss has been a disappointment so player-wise, not worried about it TOO much. As mentioned earlier, t's the 7mil the 3 years after Weiss's contract is up that scares me, and obviously the Wings. That's why they want $2mil off per year on the cap hit.

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That's basically what I was saying. To give up a couple guys and have to eat his entire cap is ridiculous. The guy is clearly not worth that. If you want to get that off your books entirely, you can't expect NHL roster players in return. Mid-level prospects at best.

They'd either have to eat cap or ask for MUCH less back.

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Still upset my favorite Flyer was dealt, but what eases the sting is the phenomenal return they got for him. A 1st, 3rd AND an NHL defenseman. Huge.

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Ah gotcha. Yeah if you want to the Wings to eat all the cap, take Kindl instead Smith. If they expect a guy who is still developing in Smith and the Wings take 7mil per over the next 6? Yeah, I don't think so.

I think Weiss for Dion in terms of just players, makes sense. Both haven't worked out where they are and could use fresh starts. Also both teams could put them in situations where they could thrive. Bigger minutes and center for Weiss and 2nd pairing and less minutes for Dion. Money and term are still stupid though for D. I remember the Road to the WC scene where he signs the deal. lol

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I've always liked him, but he can't carry a defense alone. And if he can't do that, and there isn't another legit #1 or #2 D-man that he can be paired with on the team, you might as well cash in those chips and get picks.

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Toronto blew their chance of ridding themselves of Phaneuf. Now Detroit is going to counter with something much lower.

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Wings have an option with Zidlicky if they want to or can do nothing. Holland isn't in a position like he was last year. He'd like to do it but won't be Columbus.

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One Wings beat writer saying looks like nothing will happen. Have a feeling TO calls back around 2 and says what can we do? You can get yourself out from under his contract and get some assets but won't eat what would total about $12mil over 6 years to make it happen? Wings might not be in this position in the summer.

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Renaud Lavoie reporting that he is hearing Leafs ready to eat some of Phaneuf salary. If true, deal could happen soon. Last part is my guess.

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Custance saying Wings seem to be out for now though.

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I'll be there Thursday.. since its a team with a record above .500 the Flyers will win.

Coburn was your favorite Flyer? that's somethin you don't hear everyday

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Zidlicky to Detroit for 3rd rounder next year. Clearly Dion not happening now. I like this deal, for the future, a lot more. Right hander who can still produce and is a UFA. I think the Wings upgraded nicely.

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Yeah, good move. :thumbsup

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pretty boring day so far.

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Neuvirth is a good pick up for the Isles. Always liked him a lot. Solid back up

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Penguins acquire Ian Cole from St. Louis in exchange for Robert Bortuzzo

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Very good move going into the playoffs.

Well, there you go.

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i love Bortuzzo :(

very sad to see him go

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Pens have officially run out of Borts license plates

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NEUUUUUU!!! This is great :hump

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Very nice for Detroit. Toronto had their chance to unload Dion and they blew it.

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good of Sportsnet to come back with BREAKING NEWS: MARIAN HOSSA TRADED TO PITTSBURGH graphic

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Like Stempniak yesterday, wouldn't be a trade deadline without Jordan Leopold getting traded.

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And Olli Jokinen. (A Blue now)

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Now we know why the Leopold trade happened (no idea if legit):

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=796022997113717

:)

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good story about leopold.

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really expected anisimov, wisnewski and atkinson to be moved today
surprising.

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especially Atkinson

Penguins were scouting him all week

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atkinson just signed a three year extension with CBJ

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Surprised to see Despres going to Anaheim in the Lovejoy deal.

Stewart to Minny, huh?