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Slava · 02-10-2008, 10:49 PM

In a the second major move of the weekend Nashville GM Slava dealt Brian Rafalski to the Anaheim Ducks. Also going to Anaheim are the Boston 2nd and 3rd round picks held by Nashville.

In exchange the Predators acquire Lubomir Visnovsky and Mark Stuart. There is also some money coming back (4.95 million) this season to even out the salaries.

"Basically we made this move to solidify our squad in the coming years. In Visnovsky we have a proven power-play quarterback and save a few years in the process. Stuart is playing full minutes this season for Boston and is expected to be a top four defenceman as his development progresses."

"It is flat-out disappointing to move Rafalski. In all honesty we have relied on him quite heavily this season, but the harsh reality is that we would have trouble affording his new contract which should be nearly $10 million dollars."

Thanks to Ravi for what turned out to be a very quick deal (especially for us!!). We wish Brian all the best in Anaheim as well.

02-10-2008, 10:49 PM	#1
Slava Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	Nashville Continues to deal: This time Rafalski is off to greener pastures In a the second major move of the weekend Nashville GM Slava dealt Brian Rafalski to the Anaheim Ducks. Also going to Anaheim are the Boston 2nd and 3rd round picks held by Nashville. In exchange the Predators acquire Lubomir Visnovsky and Mark Stuart. There is also some money coming back (4.95 million) this season to even out the salaries. "Basically we made this move to solidify our squad in the coming years. In Visnovsky we have a proven power-play quarterback and save a few years in the process. Stuart is playing full minutes this season for Boston and is expected to be a top four defenceman as his development progresses." "It is flat-out disappointing to move Rafalski. In all honesty we have relied on him quite heavily this season, but the harsh reality is that we would have trouble affording his new contract which should be nearly $10 million dollars." Thanks to Ravi for what turned out to be a very quick deal (especially for us!!). We wish Brian all the best in Anaheim as well.