The 2012 NHL Trade Deadline

[slickdtc]

Welp, it's closing in on us. Just saw the Flyers made a move (2 picks, a 2nd and a 3rd, for Stars' defensemen Nicklas Grossman), so I figured I'd start the official thread.

Big names on the market, we'll see what actually happens. I think we'll get one or two big names moved, and a flurry of small activity. The small moves are usually the ones that pay off in the end anyway, as the 3rd/4th liners and 5th/6th defensemen seem to be the difference in 7 game series as stars neutralize opposing stars.

[Kobalt]

Very nice move on acquiring Grossman, good move on both sides imo.

Also from earlier

Quote:

Source: Scott Howson turned down an offer from the LA Kings that included D, Jack Johnson. Apparently, Johnson would be unhappy in Columbus

https://twitter.com/#!/HockeyBreak/s...18171897360385

[DrJones]

Who would be happy about playing in Columbus? Smaller, "undesirable" markets simply must draft well, there's just no getting around it.

[jyoung]

Good drafting is the only reason Nashville's been a playoff team the last couple of years.

More than half their current roster came from the draft.

[DrJones]

Dominic Moore and a 7th to the Sharks for a 2nd.

Moore now on his 9th team since the lockout! Mike Sillinger must be looking over his shoulder.

[OSUFan_88]

Nuts, wanted JJ too.

It's more obvious now that getting a really good established player is not going to happen. That being said, that could be for the best if they can find a team with a lot of young prospects.

Supposedly, the Rangers are the leader right now but...honestly, we'll see.

[OSUFan_88]

Hal Gill to the Preds for a pick.

[jyoung]

Forward Blake Geoffrion was also included in the Hal Gill deal.

He is the first Tennessee-born player to play for the Predators. He was a fan-favorite, but hasn't played much this season. He's still got a ways to go before being NHL-ready.

Interesting deal. Predators are definitely in the "win now" mode.