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Ottawa-GM Walsh returns to the cphl and make a huge deal to get right back into the swing of things. The Sens have traded superstar forward Nik Backstrom and stud blueliner Marc Staal to Dallas. In return, the Sens receive David Krejci, James Van Reimsdyk and Ryan Whitney. The Sens threw in some cash to help balance it out.

I think its a fairly even deal. Krejci and Van Reimsdyk are finally starting to become big time players in the NHL and getting both of them is likely better than just having Backstrom. Whitney and Staal have similar ratings but I needed a puck mover on the blue line.

Thanks to Rob for the talks. Flame away! More trades likely to be announced shortly.