What was your favorite deadline deal…and why???

Ando · Guru

What was your favorite deadline deal…and why???

wright · Veteran Member

Ando wrote:

And-o thinks Calgary stole Jamie Lundmark from Phoenix for a 4th rounder! This guy is a 25 year-old native Albertan who skates like the freak’in wind and, although he has never lived up to his full potential, has loads and loads of upside and potential…especially for a 4th round. Plus, Calgary was desperate for a centreman...and this guy didn’t even cost them a guy from their roster. …And-o predicts that Sutter is gonna make this guy a fan favorite in Calgary!!!

Personally, I thought the Samsonov deal was a great pick up for the Oilers. Samsanov is very creative player with the puck, great spped, and shows a lot of grit for a small forward. Certainly will add offense for the Oilers. Edmonton did not have to give up much for him. Reasoner had that bad ankle injury a couple of seaasons ago, and never the same player since then. Stastny might evolve into a capable player, but at this point Edmonton did not pay much for a player of Samsonov's skill.

Caper_hab_fan · Veteran Member

I would have to say Rolston to Edmonton. Edmonton has played well all year and has a spot in the playoffs right now and they did that with in my mind 3 goaltenders who wouldn't be a #1 on any team at this time. Conklin=waivers, morrison=waivers, markinen(sp?)a good backup.....and these guys got the job done up to this point. Now Edmonton adds a solid #1 in Rolston so i beleive that this will get them farther in the playoffs then any of the above 3 goaltenders would have. Samsanov was also a good pickup for this team, they have alot of talent and speed, he'll fit in nicely too.

Figaro · Guru

My favourite deal was tht Toronto got NOTHING! Hahaha. I guess they have less desirable players than most teams, eh? Haha. Game over for TO.

But I thought the same of Lundmark. Other than that, it was a lot of fodder. I think Carolina and Edmonton paid a lot.

Jay1982 · Guru

Edmonton had to big deals IMO that will help them go deep in the playoffs!!

hockeyman · Senior Member

The Laffs getting Richardson back and JFJr thinking the Laffs are playoff bound.