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by Patrick Storto

on 03/10/2010 - 02:01

The biggest change in this team over the last six years has been age. Six years ago, the Leafs were well on their way to what fans thought might be a successful post-season. By the end of the 2003-2004 season, the Leafs were deploying the likes of Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Alex Mogilny, Joe Nieuwendyk, Ron Francis, Brian Leetch, Owen Nolan and Ed Belfour. Six years later, times have changed.

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Ace In The Hole

by Patrick Storto

on 03/03/2010 - 17:27

There was a little excitement among Leaf fans today when Kaberle told the media that he and Brian Burke had an agreement in place, where Burke would bring any trade offers he received to Kaberle and he would give it consideration. But excitement soon turned to disappointment as Burke told members of the media that they had explored the very few avenues that Kaberle made available to them and there was nothing.

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Coyotes Trade Mueller and Porter to the Avalanche for Wolski

by Patrick Storto

on 03/03/2010 - 12:56

The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired Wojtek Wolski in exchange for Peter Mueller and Kevin Porter.

Wolski, 24 years old and a 1st round pick in 2004, is having the best season of his career. He has 17 goals and 30 assists in 62 games this season.

Mueller, 21 years old and a 1st round pick (8th overall) in 2006 has struggled in the last couple of seasons after scoring 54 points in his rookie year.

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Capitals Acquire Scott Walker

by Patrick Storto

on 03/03/2010 - 12:32

The Washington Capitals have acquired winger Scott Walker from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 7th Round Pick.

Scott Walker who is 36 years old, has spent the last four seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. He has 3 goals and 2 assists in 33 games this season.

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Ducks Acquire Aaron Ward

by Patrick Storto

on 03/03/2010 - 11:59

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Aaron Ward from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goaltender Justin Pogge and a 4th round pick.

Aaron Ward won a Stanley Cup with Carolina in 2006, but has spent the last three seasons with the Boston Bruins before rejoining the Hurricanes this season. He has 1 goal and 10 assists for the Hurricanes this season, but he is not an offensive defender.

In exchange, the Hurricanes acquire a 4th round pick and goaltending prospect Justin Pogge.

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Coyotes Acquire Derek Morris

by Patrick Storto

on 03/03/2010 - 10:47

According to TSN, the Phoenix Coyotes have acquired defenseman Derek Morris from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a 4th round pick in 2011.

Morris actually spent five seasons with the Coyotes until he was traded to the Rangers at the deadline last season. The Bruins signed Morris in the summer to a one-year contract worth $3.3 million.

Morris has 25 points in 58 games this season with the Bruins.

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Canadiens Trade D'Agostini to Blues

by Patrick Storto

on 03/03/2010 - 00:43

According to TSN, the Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Matt D'Agostini to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Aaron Palushaj.

Palushaj, a former 2nd round pick in '07, has 5 goals and 22 points with Peoria in the AHL this season. The Michigan native played his junior hockey in the NCAA with the University of Michigan.

D'agostini, a former 6th round pick in '05 has actually been up with the big club this season and the better part of last season.

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Weekly Thank You Notes: Olympic Edition

by Patrick Storto

on 03/02/2010 - 00:53

Well the Olympics, sadly are over. Having the trade deadline three days after the Olympics was actually well planned by the NHL. It really takes the fans' focus off of how much of a drop off of exciting hockey there is when you return to NHL hockey games from Olympic hockey games.

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Predators Acquire Grebeshkov from Oilers

by Patrick Storto

on 03/01/2010 - 17:11

The Nashville Predators have acquired Denis Grebeshkov from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 2010 2nd Round Pick.

Grebeshkov, a former 1st round pick in 2002, has six goals and nineteen points this season.

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Live Blog: Canada vs. Norway

by Patrick Storto

on 02/16/2010 - 16:43

Join George Prax and myself at 7:15pm for full coverage of tonight's game, which features Canada vs. Norway at GM Place.

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