TRADE LOG:
Draft Day Transactions
Written by Eddie Menzei on 23/07/07
In
Dustin Brown, Brent Burns, Jay Pandolfo, Jussi Markkanen, REA3, STR2
Out
Steve Eminger, Niko Kapanen, Jan Bulis, Mike Modano, Stu Barnes, GPS2
Written by Eddie Menzei on 23/07/07
InDustin Brown, Brent Burns, Jay Pandolfo, Jussi Markkanen, REA3, STR2
Out
Steve Eminger, Niko Kapanen, Jan Bulis, Mike Modano, Stu Barnes, GPS2
The Stingers are becoming younger yet again after trading away a few of their most productive veterans for young players team management feel strongly will one day be the back bone of a championship team.
"Trading away your top players (and young players) is always difficult", said GM Kos Ng, "but it was a decision that we had to make to secure the pieces that we needed to ensure long term success. Our goal has always been to become one of the top teams the league; not just to reach the playoffs, but to compete for the championship every year".
The Stingers has some excellent up-and-coming young talent, but there is little expectation for them to carry the team deep into the playoffs for a few more seasons. When asked what free agents the team seeks to fill out the roster, head coach Mike Leung told reporters, "Obviously, we need to add some offensive and defensive elements to our forward lines. We also need some shut-down ability on our back end to support our goaltenders".
The franchise has a lot of work to do before the season begins, but if recent history has any indication of what fans can expect from the team, much like the trade action that recently transpired, there will be some more bold and aggressive moves to bring in players that will make this team better.
"Trading away your top players (and young players) is always difficult", said GM Kos Ng, "but it was a decision that we had to make to secure the pieces that we needed to ensure long term success. Our goal has always been to become one of the top teams the league; not just to reach the playoffs, but to compete for the championship every year".
The Stingers has some excellent up-and-coming young talent, but there is little expectation for them to carry the team deep into the playoffs for a few more seasons. When asked what free agents the team seeks to fill out the roster, head coach Mike Leung told reporters, "Obviously, we need to add some offensive and defensive elements to our forward lines. We also need some shut-down ability on our back end to support our goaltenders".
The franchise has a lot of work to do before the season begins, but if recent history has any indication of what fans can expect from the team, much like the trade action that recently transpired, there will be some more bold and aggressive moves to bring in players that will make this team better.
posted by KosMike at Monday, July 23, 2007
2 Comments:
Overall I loved the trades, it was annoying seeing GPS delayed (again), but I understand the need to explore all your options. I thought the acquisition of Dustin Brown was the cherry on a successful draft. Congrats.
Brown was certainly the key here... it's tough to lose a quality guy like Modano, but he should be replacable in the auction at something close to the same salary I would guess.
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