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simmer2 · 08-12-2009, 04:16 PM

Montreal and Florida struck an agreement sending Andrew Cogliano to the Orange State (Sunshine State, whatever the heck its called). I really did not want to move youngster Andrew Cogliano as I feel he's one of the few bright lights in Edmonton. Matt was persistent though and put together a good package I couldn't say no to:

To Florida

Andrew Cogliano

To Canadiens

Jared Cowen
Zach Kassian
Blair Betts

Cogliano is a solid young piece Florida can build around for the future, and I get a 3rd/4th line center in Betts. To offset the difference, I get Cowen who slipped in the draft due to his knee surgery, and Kassian who is a big power forward that could be a top line guy or a 3rd/4th line grinder.

I don't love giving up young guys with proven upside, but I couldn't pass up receiving two very good prospects.

Thanks to Matt for his patience and for the deal. I feel cleaner now without an Oiler on my squad.

08-12-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
simmer2 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	Habs send Cogliano to Florida Montreal and Florida struck an agreement sending Andrew Cogliano to the Orange State (Sunshine State, whatever the heck its called). I really did not want to move youngster Andrew Cogliano as I feel he's one of the few bright lights in Edmonton. Matt was persistent though and put together a good package I couldn't say no to: To Florida Andrew Cogliano To Canadiens Jared Cowen Zach Kassian Blair Betts Cogliano is a solid young piece Florida can build around for the future, and I get a 3rd/4th line center in Betts. To offset the difference, I get Cowen who slipped in the draft due to his knee surgery, and Kassian who is a big power forward that could be a top line guy or a 3rd/4th line grinder. I don't love giving up young guys with proven upside, but I couldn't pass up receiving two very good prospects. Thanks to Matt for his patience and for the deal. I feel cleaner now without an Oiler on my squad.