I did my best to stay out of the way during NHL Trade Rumor talk, while still reporting the trades that actually happened.
Now, trade deadline has come and gone and what an eventful day it was! Some teams are bolstering for a cup run or a playoff push, while others have thrown in the towel.
The trades completed around the league today will surely make for an exciting finish to the 2006-2007 season.
The Blogs on the Deadline
The Battle of Alberta blog weighs in on the Ryan Smyth deal to the Islanders for a few prospects and draft picks.
David Hale is the newest member of the Calgary Flames, giving them some more depth on the back end.
Alanah at Canucks and Beyons is still digesting the Sopel and Smolinski deals.
Habs Inside Out notes that Leighton was acquired off of waivers by the Canadiens.
Mirtle wraps up the deadline day that was at Globe on Hockey.
As always, Joe Pelletier has a great post outlining the history of deadline day deals.
Off Wing Opinion is already talking next season for the Capitals, who waived the white flag today.
Pens Insider has a quick rundown of the days events.
Puckupdate wonders what the deal is with Jason Blake?
Waiting for Stanley gives rare props to Garth Snow, too bad the Isles website is still full of bobbleheads.
On Frozen Blog talks deadline drama and the Washington Capitals.
Mainstream Media
The Edmonton Oilers regret having to trade Ryan Smyth.
Was John Muckler too cost conscious at the deadline?
Glen Sather said he’d consider trading Jaromir Jagr if an offer “knocked him out.”
Mark Messier went back to the old neighbourhood and left with the key to the city.
The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Brad May to the Anaheim Ducks for goalie Michael Wall.
Mark Messier literally needed a towel to wipe the tears as he was honored Monday night at a packed concert hall extravaganza in Edmonton.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks swapped minor leaguers on Tuesday. Anaheim received defenceman Doug O’Brien while the Lightning got Joe Rullier.
Though he has played just seven games this season, Todd Bertuzzi could play a major role in the outcome of this NHL season.