Eastern Conference Trade Deadline – Win, Lose Or Draw
WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Feb 26, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) reacts to the goal by Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen (36) (not pictured) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
GOAL HEADING INTO DEADLINE: Upgrade goaltending, get stronger defensively, add size, move disgruntled Martin Erat
WHAT THEY DID:
- Acquired Dustin Penner from Anaheim for a 4th rd pick
- Dealt Erat and John Mitchell to Phoenix for Chris Brown, Rostislav Klesla and a 4th rd pick
- Dealt Klesla and Michal Neuvirth to Buffalo for Jaroslav Halak and a 3rd rd pick
WIN/LOSE/DRAW? Erat is addition by subtraction. Penner was good in the Kings’ Stanley Cup run a couple of years ago and has 2 Stanley Cup rings. Halak is an upgrade in goal. WIN