TRADE: Defenseman Nicklas Grossman from Dallas for LA's 2012 2nd and MIN's 2013 3rd
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TRADE: #Flyers have acquired (D) Nicklas Grossman from Dallas in exchange for a 2012 2nd rd pick(from LA) & 2013 3rd rd pick(from MIN).
DALLAS STARS TRADE NICKLAS GROSSMAN TO PHILADELPHIA;
RECEIVE SECOND-ROUND SELECTION IN 2012 AND THIRD-ROUND PICK IN 2013
Frisco, TX. - Dallas Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk announced today that the club has traded defenseman Nicklas Grossman to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft (originally Los Angeles' pick) and a third-round selection in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft (originally Minnesota's pick).
Grossman, 27, has skated in 52 games for the Stars this season, earning five assists and 26 penalty minutes. The 6-4, 230-pound defenseman has played in 333 NHL games scoring three goals and 38 assists for 41 points.
The Dallas Stars play the Calgary Flames tonight at American Airlines Center at 7:30 p.m. CT (TV: FOX Sports Southwest, Radio: 1310 The Ticket).
Description from Dave Brown, the Flyers' Director of Player Personnel:
Big guy
Solid stay-at-home defenseman
Gritty
Makes a good first pass
Not an offensive player or a powerplay man.
Doesn't skate like Coburn but more of a physical body
“He’s a good, solid defensive-defenseman who can help kill penalties,” said general manager Paul Holmgren. “He’s a guy who can chew up minutes.”
And guard his net.
Grossman is not a scorer – just five assists in 52 games – but he’s already established a career-high this season with 100 blocked shots.
In Dallas, he averaged the third-highest special teams minutes – 2:12 on the penalty kill and 2:13 on the power play. The Flyers need help right now on their PK units, which went into Thursday’s game against Buffalo having yielded nine goals in six games.
“We’ve struggled in a lot of areas lately,” Holmgren said. “That’s certainly –penalty kill – is one of them. Nick has developed over time in Dallas. He’s still a good, young player.
“I think he’s going to give us a boost in our own zone. He makes a good first pass. He’s not a guy who is going to put up a lot of points.”
Last edited by MiamiScreamingEagles: 02-17-2012 at 09:59 AM.
Hell yes, was asking for this a couple months ago when discussing defenseman with my friend. Then I posted a "value" thread in the trade rumor forums a couple weeks ago. So glad this has happened, I think hes going to be an awesome fit for us. If he ends up playing with Carle this could turn into a 2nd / 3rd pairing
I have no problem with this deal at all.....So far its painless.I guess the big question is the obvious one.....Is Homer done ? or is this just the first salvo to soften up the beaches for the the big move ?
I have no problem with this deal at all.....So far its painless.I guess the big question is the obvious one.....Is Homer done ? or is this just the first salvo to soften up the beaches for the the big move ?
While I wouldn't say "done," I do think this lessens the chance that the L. Schenn for JVR talks get resurrected this season.
Well, there's the much needed defensive defenseman the club needs and is a crease clearer as well. Hmmm, does this mean this is Carle's new partner or does he play with Meszaros? Interesting, very interesting......
I have no problem with this deal at all.....So far its painless.I guess the big question is the obvious one.....Is Homer done ? or is this just the first salvo to soften up the beaches for the the big move ?
Eh, they need more help than just a big 3rd pairing guy.
Well, there's the much needed defensive defenseman the club needs and is a crease clearer as well. Hmmm, does this mean this is Carle's new partner or does he play with Meszaros? Interesting, very interesting......
