The Washington Capitals & New Jersey Devils have made a trade.
Washington trades: Bieksa, Langkow and a 1st rnd pick
in return
New Jersey trades: Hjarmalsson, Prospal, 3rd, 4th and 5th rnd picks
I feel like a first round pick was a pretty steep price to pay however, this trade fulfilled exactly what I was looking for. A left handed, mobile, puck moving D who is entering his prime.
While trading Langkow for Prospal looks like a filler trade, it was quite significant for me because I was looking for an offensive centre who could fill in for the injured Getzlaf (40+ games). Being on the last year of his contract also made him appealing.
Having 2 picks in rounds 2-5 softened the blow of losing the first rounder.
Best of all I get the Canucks stench out of the locker room
