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JiriHrdina · 02-14-2008, 12:36 AM

After a number of weeks of inactivity, GM Grant took advantage of a rare evening off to pull of two deals.

The first sees Bryan McCabe leave the organization for Tampa in exchange for two former members of the Wild: Nik Kronwall and TJ Oshie.

The second sees Mike Peca and Zach Hamil head to Montreal for Sergei Federov.

Grant had this to say

"Well first Nik is a great dman who finally realized his potential. He was in our organization for about 3 years so we know him well. TJ was originally signed by the Wild and is a kid we have high expectations for and could see in the CPHL within the year. That deal improves our cap situation for next season which is improtant for us given the challenges we will have.

The second deal brings us an experience proven vet - and most importantly a guy that we can move back to the blueline if need be. That flexibility was probably the most important reason for pulling the trigger on the trade".

Farhall added the team is looking to add at least one more third/fourth liner and depth dman before the trade deadline.

02-14-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
JiriHrdina I believe in the Pony Power Join Date: Jul 2003 Exp:	2 Deals Hit Minny After a number of weeks of inactivity, GM Grant took advantage of a rare evening off to pull of two deals. The first sees Bryan McCabe leave the organization for Tampa in exchange for two former members of the Wild: Nik Kronwall and TJ Oshie. The second sees Mike Peca and Zach Hamil head to Montreal for Sergei Federov. Grant had this to say "Well first Nik is a great dman who finally realized his potential. He was in our organization for about 3 years so we know him well. TJ was originally signed by the Wild and is a kid we have high expectations for and could see in the CPHL within the year. That deal improves our cap situation for next season which is improtant for us given the challenges we will have. The second deal brings us an experience proven vet - and most importantly a guy that we can move back to the blueline if need be. That flexibility was probably the most important reason for pulling the trigger on the trade". Farhall added the team is looking to add at least one more third/fourth liner and depth dman before the trade deadline.