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nyrcrisfer · 01-15-2006, 07:15 PM

Sheldon Souray's stint in Toronto has come to an end after 19 games and 8 points. Souray was acquired before the New Year from San Jose in a deal for Roman Cechmanek at a time when the Leafs defenseman were dropping like flies. Now that Redden is healthy, Pitkanen is returning soon, and the Leafs have fallen way out of the playoff race, Souray became available.

In return for Souray the Leafs acquired a 1st round pick from the Quebec Nordiques. Souray will now anchor their blueline while the Leafs will pick 5 times in the 1st round of the 2006 draft.

The Leafs GM had this to say about the deal. "We were looking to get a player for Sheldon but had no problem settling for a draft pick. In the end we have to look at the big picture. We now have 2 great assets for the future that we've gotten as a result of trading Roman Cechmanek."

01-15-2006, 07:15 PM	#1
nyrcrisfer Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2005 Exp:	Souray shipped. Sheldon Souray's stint in Toronto has come to an end after 19 games and 8 points. Souray was acquired before the New Year from San Jose in a deal for Roman Cechmanek at a time when the Leafs defenseman were dropping like flies. Now that Redden is healthy, Pitkanen is returning soon, and the Leafs have fallen way out of the playoff race, Souray became available. In return for Souray the Leafs acquired a 1st round pick from the Quebec Nordiques. Souray will now anchor their blueline while the Leafs will pick 5 times in the 1st round of the 2006 draft. The Leafs GM had this to say about the deal. "We were looking to get a player for Sheldon but had no problem settling for a draft pick. In the end we have to look at the big picture. We now have 2 great assets for the future that we've gotten as a result of trading Roman Cechmanek."