Thrashers Jet fuels up for flight to Colorado!

[Cheese]

Thrashers and Avalanche make massive swap!

Atlanta GM Peterson never shy to swing a big deal today had his pilot fuel up the corporate jet for another trip west.
The Thrashers had a number of veteran players who just werent getting the ice time they deserved. These players had all held closed door meetings with the GM in the last week and had privately discussed the fact they would like to be moved.
GM Peterson obliged all of them in one fell swoop today.
Moving to the Avalanche is Mike Sillinger, Dave Andreychuk, Murray Baron and promising young Centre Erik Christensen. Coming back to Georgia is defenceman Kyle McLaren, young forward Andrew Ladd and utility forward Pascal Rheaume and a 2006 2nd round draft choice.

The Thrashers wish the veterans well in Colorado.

[jam26]

Despite a four-game winning streak, the Colorado Avalanche pulled the trigger on a deal that brings some veteran leadership to Denver.
It's been no secret that Kyle McLaren hasn't been happy in Colorado and has been on the trading block for some time. He, along with prospect Andrew Ladd and a second round pick were packaged and sent to Atlanta for Sillinger, Andreychuk, Baron and Christensen.
"Our scouts have been blown away with the skill shown by the young Erik Christensen," said Avs GM James Menzies. "While we were reluctant to trade Andrew Ladd, we felt we were getting an equally skilled prospect back. Andreychuk, Sillinger and Baron all add experience and will be able to step in and make an immediate contribution here in Colorado. We will be calling upon them to help this organization continue its charge towards a playoff spot."
While the trade adds some depth to the Avs lineup up front, there's no denying the team will miss McLaren's defensive skills. Menzies may not be done yet...stay tuned.

[Goffie]

.......By Any Chance did MJK help the Thrashers with this offer? Looks a lot like some of his deals!

[TimSJ]

Cheese have you had a team yet that didn't have McLaren on it..