Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post

RT14 · 08-26-2008, 03:38 PM

The Sharks and Rangers hammered out a quick deal today which sees San Jose upgrade their wing position a bit. Coming in is concussion case Simon Gagne and his great 2-way play. Deal breaks down as this:

To NYR:
Max Afinogenov RW/LW, 28y 76ov 3y@$4.75
Patric Hornqvist C, 21y 7.0C

To SJ:
Simon Gagne LW, 28y 78ov 1y@$6.0
Morten Madsen C, 21y 6.5C
Cash

Gagne will add not only more scoring ability, but greatly improved defensive play for the Sharks this season. Although he's a big risk concussion wise, we've read positive things about his recovery and believe he can come back to almost 100% again.

Tough thing about it is I also believe Maxim will rebound this season and is all signed up to a nice long term contract now. Hornqvist is a good prospect as well and at 21 years old, has already spent 2 years in the Swedish Elite League.

Thanks to the Jeff for the quick and painless talks and I wish Maxim and Hornqvist all the best in the Big Apple!

08-26-2008, 03:38 PM	#1
RT14 First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dead Rear, AB Exp:	Gagne Moves to San Jose The Sharks and Rangers hammered out a quick deal today which sees San Jose upgrade their wing position a bit. Coming in is concussion case Simon Gagne and his great 2-way play. Deal breaks down as this: To NYR: Max Afinogenov RW/LW, 28y 76ov 3y@$4.75 Patric Hornqvist C, 21y 7.0C To SJ: Simon Gagne LW, 28y 78ov 1y@$6.0 Morten Madsen C, 21y 6.5C Cash Gagne will add not only more scoring ability, but greatly improved defensive play for the Sharks this season. Although he's a big risk concussion wise, we've read positive things about his recovery and believe he can come back to almost 100% again. Tough thing about it is I also believe Maxim will rebound this season and is all signed up to a nice long term contract now. Hornqvist is a good prospect as well and at 21 years old, has already spent 2 years in the Swedish Elite League. Thanks to the Jeff for the quick and painless talks and I wish Maxim and Hornqvist all the best in the Big Apple!