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scott dierking II · 03-09-2006, 01:10 PM

Vancouver gets: D Sean Brown

New Jersey gets: fourth-round pick in 2006

Scott Burnside's instant analysis: No matter how much Canucks fans squint, Brown looks nothing like the injured Ed Jovanovski, Mattias Ohlund or Sami Salo. Still, Brown, 29, is a defenseman who isn't hurt, so that sets him apart. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound former first-rounder Brown couldn't crack the Devils and was made expendable by the acquisitions of Brad Lukowich and Ken Klee.

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New Jersey gets: D Brad Lukowich

Islanders get: third-round pick in 2006

Scott Burnside's instant analysis: Lukowich is a character guy who's been on championship teams in Dallas and Tampa Bay. Along with Ken Klee, acquired Wednesday evening from Toronto, Lukowich will help fill the void while Richard Matvichuk's lower back heals. The Isles continue to stockpile picks for whoever takes over for Mad Mike Milbury.

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New Jersey gets: D Ken Klee

Toronto gets: RW Aleksander Suglobov

Scott Burnside's instant analysis: Hours after acquiring a soon-to-be 37-year-old defenseman with great character but limited mobility in Luke Richardson, the Leafs give up a solid if unspectacular defenseman in exchange for a prospect with a moderate upside (Suglobov was the leading scorer for the AHL's River Rats when called up by the Devils in mid-January, but did not dress for the last six Devils' games). Both Richardson and Klee are set to become unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. Short-term, the Leafs take a small step back, while long-term they take a small step forward. That pretty much sums up the team's place in the hockey universe. In Klee, the Devils get a solid veteran who should have little problem fitting in to Lou Lamoriello's system.

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Islanders get: D Denis Grebeshkov, LW Jeff Tambellini, conditional third-round pick

Los Angeles gets: RW Mark Parrish and D Brent Sopel

Scott Burnside's instant analysis: This move officially raises the white flag on the Islanders' season and Mike Milbury's reign of error. The reliable Parrish and the underrated Sopel will help a Kings team that has struggled at both ends of the special teams spectrum this season. This deal should help ensure a postseason berth for Andy Murray's Kings and may be a crucial factor in any playoff success the team has. In Grebeshkov, the Isles pick up the Kings' first pick, 18th overall, in 2002, while Tambellini, son of Canucks assistant GM and former Islander Steve Tambellini, was the 27th overall pick in 2003. These are two promising young players for the next Islander regime.

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Rangers get: third-round pick in 2006

San Jose gets: LW Ville Nieminen

Scott Burnside's instant analysis: Funny, this is the kind of deal the Rangers used to make, but in reverse. The Sharks are a long-shot to make the playoffs, but by adding Nieminen, they bring in a player who won a Cup in Colorado in 2001 and went to the seventh game of the 2004 Cup final with the Flames. (The spirited agitator also may well be the best quote in hockey.) As for the Rangers, they continue to behave like a franchise with a plan -- they peeled off a fringe player and added a draft pick while looking toward a long playoff run. If the Sharks squeeze into the playoffs, this is a win-win deal.

Mcgraw38 · 03-09-2006, 02:37 PM

Rangers just got Ozlinsh from Ducks for a 3rd rounder

FloridaJet · 03-09-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcgraw38

Rangers just got Ozlinsh from Ducks for a 3rd rounder

Dumb trade. we needed to get tougher not softer. This guy will only drop his gloves if you offer him a drink. And his salary for next year is over 2 mil.

CORONA JET · 03-09-2006, 04:43 PM

As a big Kings fan back west were happy with this trade as of now only if we can sign Parrish long term. Grbeshkov has been a dissapointment so far and will not be missed, but Tambellini has a great wristshot and could be a force in as soon as two years.

scott dierking II · 03-09-2006, 10:04 PM

One more Devil trade, that I like a lot:

New Jersey gets: C/LW Jason Wiemer

Calgary gets: a fourth-round pick

Instant analysis: Wiemer adds toughness and grit to a forward unit that could use it. He'll be especially effective providing a little space for diminutive Devils forwards Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta.

03-09-2006, 01:10 PM	#1
scott dierking II is wondering when Scott Dierking III will be joining the site. Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 2,481	Rangers, Devils and Islander Trades and Analysis Vancouver gets: D Sean Brown New Jersey gets: fourth-round pick in 2006 Scott Burnside's instant analysis: No matter how much Canucks fans squint, Brown looks nothing like the injured Ed Jovanovski, Mattias Ohlund or Sami Salo. Still, Brown, 29, is a defenseman who isn't hurt, so that sets him apart. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound former first-rounder Brown couldn't crack the Devils and was made expendable by the acquisitions of Brad Lukowich and Ken Klee. ----------------------------------------------------------------- New Jersey gets: D Brad Lukowich Islanders get: third-round pick in 2006 Scott Burnside's instant analysis: Lukowich is a character guy who's been on championship teams in Dallas and Tampa Bay. Along with Ken Klee, acquired Wednesday evening from Toronto, Lukowich will help fill the void while Richard Matvichuk's lower back heals. The Isles continue to stockpile picks for whoever takes over for Mad Mike Milbury. ----------------------------------------------------------------- New Jersey gets: D Ken Klee Toronto gets: RW Aleksander Suglobov Scott Burnside's instant analysis: Hours after acquiring a soon-to-be 37-year-old defenseman with great character but limited mobility in Luke Richardson, the Leafs give up a solid if unspectacular defenseman in exchange for a prospect with a moderate upside (Suglobov was the leading scorer for the AHL's River Rats when called up by the Devils in mid-January, but did not dress for the last six Devils' games). Both Richardson and Klee are set to become unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. Short-term, the Leafs take a small step back, while long-term they take a small step forward. That pretty much sums up the team's place in the hockey universe. In Klee, the Devils get a solid veteran who should have little problem fitting in to Lou Lamoriello's system. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Islanders get: D Denis Grebeshkov, LW Jeff Tambellini, conditional third-round pick Los Angeles gets: RW Mark Parrish and D Brent Sopel Scott Burnside's instant analysis: This move officially raises the white flag on the Islanders' season and Mike Milbury's reign of error. The reliable Parrish and the underrated Sopel will help a Kings team that has struggled at both ends of the special teams spectrum this season. This deal should help ensure a postseason berth for Andy Murray's Kings and may be a crucial factor in any playoff success the team has. In Grebeshkov, the Isles pick up the Kings' first pick, 18th overall, in 2002, while Tambellini, son of Canucks assistant GM and former Islander Steve Tambellini, was the 27th overall pick in 2003. These are two promising young players for the next Islander regime. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rangers get: third-round pick in 2006 San Jose gets: LW Ville Nieminen Scott Burnside's instant analysis: Funny, this is the kind of deal the Rangers used to make, but in reverse. The Sharks are a long-shot to make the playoffs, but by adding Nieminen, they bring in a player who won a Cup in Colorado in 2001 and went to the seventh game of the 2004 Cup final with the Flames. (The spirited agitator also may well be the best quote in hockey.) As for the Rangers, they continue to behave like a franchise with a plan -- they peeled off a fringe player and added a draft pick while looking toward a long playoff run. If the Sharks squeeze into the playoffs, this is a win-win deal.

03-09-2006, 04:43 PM	#4
CORONA JET Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 118	Tambellini has a lot of potential. As a big Kings fan back west were happy with this trade as of now only if we can sign Parrish long term. Grbeshkov has been a dissapointment so far and will not be missed, but Tambellini has a great wristshot and could be a force in as soon as two years.

03-09-2006, 02:37 PM	#2
Mcgraw38 All League Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 615	Rangers just got Ozlinsh from Ducks for a 3rd rounder

03-09-2006, 10:04 PM	#5
scott dierking II is wondering when Scott Dierking III will be joining the site. Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 2,481	One more Devil trade, that I like a lot: New Jersey gets: C/LW Jason Wiemer Calgary gets: a fourth-round pick Instant analysis: Wiemer adds toughness and grit to a forward unit that could use it. He'll be especially effective providing a little space for diminutive Devils forwards Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta.