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MJK · 12-19-2011, 11:31 PM

A pretty simple deal from my standpoint. With the acquisition and wicked play of Miller I am in a win-now mode. I don't have the patience to wait on prospects.

Handzus and two of those prospects wasn't enough for Backstrom so we added one more prospect but got back two 1sts. Handzus salary sucked and his value was fairly low overall so we are happy to have him gone.

We hope Backstrom can pick up where Kopitar left off on the 2nd line playing with Vanek and either Byfuglien/Callahan.

Thanks for the deal!

OK, who wants to trade next?

12-19-2011, 11:31 PM	#2
MJK Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: N/A Exp:	A pretty simple deal from my standpoint. With the acquisition and wicked play of Miller I am in a win-now mode. I don't have the patience to wait on prospects. Handzus and two of those prospects wasn't enough for Backstrom so we added one more prospect but got back two 1sts. Handzus salary sucked and his value was fairly low overall so we are happy to have him gone. We hope Backstrom can pick up where Kopitar left off on the 2nd line playing with Vanek and either Byfuglien/Callahan. Thanks for the deal! OK, who wants to trade next? Last edited by MJK; 12-19-2011 at 11:35 PM.