Here’s what beat writers and bloggers have to say the day after the deadline:
- In his trade deadline review, Joe Pelletier of GHL explains that his chance to pick Calgary as a sleeper has gone by the wayside. Agree with the love for the Pahlsson move.
- Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch passes along the opinion of a couple of his friends regarding Antoine Vermette. I love the overrating of players post-deadline. Vermette is a nice pick up here, but he’s no game-changer. Remember, he played on the highest scoring team in the NHL last season and tallied 53 points in 81 games. He is now going to a more defensive squad, so let’s not put his offensive skill-set out of proportion. After tempering expectations, I think the fans of Columbus will like what he brings to the table.
- Marc Crawford’s opinion of the deadline. I really did think the Flyers were going to pull something off for Bouwmeester.
- James Mirtle takes a look at the much-talked about 4th round draft pick Toronto acquired from Tampa Bay. It is obvious this was money for a pick, but the parties did a good job of masking that and you just can’t suggest that was the intent of both sides w/o any proof.
- Mudcrutch likes the work the Oilers did. Hard not to in my opinion.
- The Winners and Losers from Yahoo’s Ross McKeon. How are the Rangers and Panthers winners?
- More information on all the prospects traded on deadline day. Insightful.
- The new Flames lines from practice today. Just wait until they get all their injured players back.
- Erik Cole’s take on being back in North Carolina. They need to re-sign him to make that deal worthwhile.
- Brendan Morrison playing with James Neal and Fabian Brunnstrom tonight. At least his brother-in-law is in the booth calling his games.
- Jay Bouwmeester comments on not being traded. Enjoy him now because he won’t be there next season.
- Apparently Marian Gaborik was available at the deadline. They didn’t receive a good enough offer.
- Cult of Hockey with more details on the O’Sullivan and Kotalik pickups. Good work by Staples here.
- Antoine Vermette won’t play tonight for Columbus. Visa issues.
- John Tortorella comments on his three new players. Not sold.
- Tom Benjamin didn’t like the Calgary move trading Lombardi and crew for Jokinen. Don’t agree at all. I think he’s completely overrating Lombardi here.
- The Bruins are happy to welcome Mark Recchi to the fold. Nice pickup by Chiarelli.
- On Frozen Blog sees a tougher road for the Capitals after yesterday’s moves. Good points.
