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The wall to wall coverage of the NHL Trading deadline on Canada's sports channels has highlighted an awful lot of practice sessions, more than a few hockey players walking to their cars and provided more analysis of thin air than your local oxygen dealer.
With an early wake up call of 5 am on the West coast, those in Vancouver that slept in until seven could wake up assured that they missed absolutely nothing.
The 8 am eastern start time provided the hosts of both Sportsnet, TSN, the NHL Network and The Score ample opportunity to speculate and ruminate over what they thought may transpire before the 3 pm (ET) final bell, and for the first two hours speculate and ruminate they did.
You could almost sense their relief when the news of the first trade was announced just before 10 am ET (7 am PT).
930 -10 am (ET) Ottawa/Columbus (details)
The first deal of the day saw the Ottawa Senators once again seek out a goaltender, this time grabbing Pascal Leclaire from the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Antoine Vermette off to Ohio. The Senators also receive a 2nd round draft pick for the transaction.
1130 - Noon (ET) Calgary/Colorado (details)
Some blue line reinforcement is heading towards Cowtown as the Flames bring back Jordan Leopold for a second tour, Leopold leaves the Avalanche and instantly joins a team in the thick of the playoff race. In return the Avs receive Lawrence Nycholat, Ryan Wilson and a 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft.
1130 - Noon (ET) Buffalo/Phoenix (details)
The Sabres picked up some insurance in the net as they made a deal with the Coyotes, bringing Mikael Tellqvist back to the east, the deal proves to be an inexpensive project for Buffalo as all they gave up in the transaction was a 4th round draft pick in the 2010 draft.
1130 - Noon (ET) Pittsburgh/St. Louis (details)
The Penguins shore up their defense on trade deadline day as they grab Andy Wozniewski from the Blues, sending Danny Richmond off to the Blues defensive corps.
Noon- 1 pm (ET) Toronto/Ottawa (details)
It's not a trade but a pick up for the Leafs, as Brian Burke went to the waiver wire to bring Martin Gerber into the Leaf Nation, a head scratching move at first but then one that made a lot more sense when it was announced that Vesa Toskala who has suffered groin and hip problems this season will require surgery and was done for the season.
Noon -1 pm (ET) Dallas/Anaheim (details)
Brendan Morrison moves on from Southern California as the Dallas Stars grab him off the waiver wire out of Anaheim, Morrison who has struggled to regain his form from his Vancouver days, will gain a new start with the Stars
Noon - 1 pm (ET) Boston/Anaheim (details)
The Bruins add to their roster with Steve Montador who must feel as though he's won the lottery heading to a Stanley Cup contender in Boston, heading off to work on his tan in Southern California will be Petteri Nokelainen.
Noon - 1 pm (ET) Calgary/Phoenix (details)
Olli Jokinen will be reunited with Mike Keenan as the Flames swing a deal with the Coyotes to bring the enigmatic Jokinen into the line up. Jokinen had probably his best success under the steel grip of Keenan while in Florida, the trade provides him with perhaps his last chance to show that all that promise of the early days finally will begin to shine through. Of to the shaky foundations in Arizona will be Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and a first round pick.
100 - 2 pm (ET) Pittsburgh/Chicago (details)
The Penguins added some experience to the line up as they claimed Craig Adams from Chicago off of the waiver wire
130 - 2 pm (ET) Boston/Tampa Bay (details)
Mark Recchi once again has to pack a suitcase on trade deadline day as the Tampa Bay Lightning send him off to the Boston Bruins, not the first time that a team looking to make that step into a Stanley Cup final has picked up Recchi for the push to the Cup. The Bruins also will apparently gain a second round draft pick in the 2010 draft. Reportedly heading towards the Lightning will be Matt Lashoff and Martin Karsums.
With an early wake up call of 5 am on the West coast, those in Vancouver that slept in until seven could wake up assured that they missed absolutely nothing.
The 8 am eastern start time provided the hosts of both Sportsnet, TSN, the NHL Network and The Score ample opportunity to speculate and ruminate over what they thought may transpire before the 3 pm (ET) final bell, and for the first two hours speculate and ruminate they did.
You could almost sense their relief when the news of the first trade was announced just before 10 am ET (7 am PT).
930 -10 am (ET) Ottawa/Columbus (details)
The first deal of the day saw the Ottawa Senators once again seek out a goaltender, this time grabbing Pascal Leclaire from the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Antoine Vermette off to Ohio. The Senators also receive a 2nd round draft pick for the transaction.
1130 - Noon (ET) Calgary/Colorado (details)
Some blue line reinforcement is heading towards Cowtown as the Flames bring back Jordan Leopold for a second tour, Leopold leaves the Avalanche and instantly joins a team in the thick of the playoff race. In return the Avs receive Lawrence Nycholat, Ryan Wilson and a 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft.
1130 - Noon (ET) Buffalo/Phoenix (details)
The Sabres picked up some insurance in the net as they made a deal with the Coyotes, bringing Mikael Tellqvist back to the east, the deal proves to be an inexpensive project for Buffalo as all they gave up in the transaction was a 4th round draft pick in the 2010 draft.
1130 - Noon (ET) Pittsburgh/St. Louis (details)
The Penguins shore up their defense on trade deadline day as they grab Andy Wozniewski from the Blues, sending Danny Richmond off to the Blues defensive corps.
Noon- 1 pm (ET) Toronto/Ottawa (details)
It's not a trade but a pick up for the Leafs, as Brian Burke went to the waiver wire to bring Martin Gerber into the Leaf Nation, a head scratching move at first but then one that made a lot more sense when it was announced that Vesa Toskala who has suffered groin and hip problems this season will require surgery and was done for the season.
Noon -1 pm (ET) Dallas/Anaheim (details)
Brendan Morrison moves on from Southern California as the Dallas Stars grab him off the waiver wire out of Anaheim, Morrison who has struggled to regain his form from his Vancouver days, will gain a new start with the Stars
Noon - 1 pm (ET) Boston/Anaheim (details)
The Bruins add to their roster with Steve Montador who must feel as though he's won the lottery heading to a Stanley Cup contender in Boston, heading off to work on his tan in Southern California will be Petteri Nokelainen.
Noon - 1 pm (ET) Calgary/Phoenix (details)
Olli Jokinen will be reunited with Mike Keenan as the Flames swing a deal with the Coyotes to bring the enigmatic Jokinen into the line up. Jokinen had probably his best success under the steel grip of Keenan while in Florida, the trade provides him with perhaps his last chance to show that all that promise of the early days finally will begin to shine through. Of to the shaky foundations in Arizona will be Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and a first round pick.
100 - 2 pm (ET) Pittsburgh/Chicago (details)
The Penguins added some experience to the line up as they claimed Craig Adams from Chicago off of the waiver wire
130 - 2 pm (ET) Boston/Tampa Bay (details)
Mark Recchi once again has to pack a suitcase on trade deadline day as the Tampa Bay Lightning send him off to the Boston Bruins, not the first time that a team looking to make that step into a Stanley Cup final has picked up Recchi for the push to the Cup. The Bruins also will apparently gain a second round draft pick in the 2010 draft. Reportedly heading towards the Lightning will be Matt Lashoff and Martin Karsums.
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130 -2 pm (ET) Pittsburgh/New York Islanders (details)
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Bill Guerin is on the move again, destination Pittsburgh, Pa. Guerin leaves what has been a disappointing situation on Long Island to join a team with great potential, but one struggling through this year. The Pens no doubt are hoping that Guerin's veteran leadership will help to push the Penguins into the playoff race with an eye on returning to the final. A fifth round pick goes the other way, with any number of possibilities as to where in the draft, depending on the success of the Penguins in the playoffs.
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230 - 300 pm (ET) Philadelphia/Phoenix (details)
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The Flyers add some grit, energy and hard work to their line up as they pick up Daniel Carcillo who moves east. Scottie Upshall now heads for the desert as the Coyotes continue their collection of draft picks picking up a 2nd round draft pick in this transaction.
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230 - 300 pm (ET) Toronto/New York Rangers (details)
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The much maligned Nik Antropov will be skating in New York now, as the Leafs and Rangers came to an agreement which will see the Leafs receive a pair of draft picks ( a conditional and a second round pick) in exchange for the occasionally spectacular Leaf, who at times also tends to disappear a habit that has left both coach Ron Wilson and GM Brian Burke annoyed to say the least. It will be interesting to see how Antropov fits in with the new ear of John Tortorella.
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The Coyotes continue to clear the shelves as they send Derek Morris to the New York Rangers, he will provide some depth on the Ranger blue line. With Mike Barnett serving as an advisor to Rangers GM Glen Sather, it's no surprise that he was an advocate to see Morris in Ranger blues. Three players in the Rangers system will be seeking the desert sun, as Dimitri Kalinin, Nigel Dawes and Petr Prucha join up with the Coyotes.
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As the final horn went off, a few trades were still working their way through the NHL bureaucracy providing a few post deadline announcements to come after the 3 pm deadline.
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300-330 pm (ET) Toronto/Buffalo (details)
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The much anticipated move of Dominic Moore took place at the deadline as the Leafs sent him to the Buffalo Sabres, in return the Leafs will receive Buffalo's second round draft pick by way of Carolina.
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300-330 pm (ET) Anaheim/Atlanta
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The Thrashers and Ducks exchange some Eric's, as forward Erik Christensen heads for Anaheim while forward Eric O'Dell will enjoy the charms of the south.
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300-330 pm (ET) Florida/Tampa Bay (details)
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The east west highway of southern Florida will be busy as the Panthers and their cross state cousins the Lightning exchange players. Heading to the east will be Defenseman Steven Eminger, while making the move to the West coast of Florida will be Defenseman Noah Welch, the Lightning also receive a 3rd round pick in the transaction.
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330- 400 pm (ET) Columbus/Calgary
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The Blue Jackets shore up the goaltending acquiring Kevin Lalonde from the Flames system for a 4th round pick.
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330-400 pm (ET) Philadelphia/San Jose
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The buzzer beater deals flitered through the system, as the San Jose Sharks sent Kyle McLaren to Philadelphia for a sixth round pick.
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330-400 pm (ET) Chicago/Anaheim (details)
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Samuel Pahlsson will trade in the Santa Ana winds for the blustery gusts of Lake Michigan, as the Ducks send him off to Chicago in exchange for James Wisniewski.
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330-400 pm (ET) San Jose/Anaheim (details)
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The Sharks add some depth to their system as they acquire forward Travis Moen and defenseman Kent Huskins from their southern relations in Anaheim, the Ducks receive forward Nick Bonino, Goaltender Timo Pielmeirin and a conditional pick in return.
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330-400 pm (ET) Carolina/Los Angeles/Edmonton (details)
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A three way deal of sorts at the deadline sees Patrick O'Sullivan eventually packing a bag for Edmonton, while Justin Williams ended up in Los Angeles and Erik Cole returns to Carolina, with the Canes gaining a draft pick for their troubles.
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400-430 pm (ET) Buffalo/Edmonton (details)
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The Oilers gain some help on the forward lines, as they take Ales Kotalik from Buffalo in exchange for a second round draft pick.
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400-430 (ET) Toronto/Tampa Bay (details)
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Suddenly the Maple Leafs are chock a block full of goaltenders as they pick up Olaf Kolzig from the Bolts, also heading to Toronto from Tampa are Jamie Heward, Andy Rogers and a 4th round pick. Kolzig is injured as is Heward, so one wonders if they ever play a game for the Leafs. Tampa receives Richard Petiot for there day and removes a whack of payroll from their ledger with the numerous departures.
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Tracking the trades:
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