Flyers trade Versteeg
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Flyers trade Versteeg
Just when you though maybe, just maybe, the Flyers may be done making moves on Free Agent Friday, another one comes down.
This time, the Flyers dealt forward Kris Versteeg to Florida in exchange for a second and third round pick. The second round pick is Florida's choice, either 2012 or 2013.
This move reunites Versteeg with former Chicago general manager Dale Tallon, the man responsible for bringing him to the Blackhawks.
It's also an important move for the Flyers, as it clears Verteeg's $3.083 million contract off the books, which could enable more moves to come.
The Flyers received a decent return in Versteeg, who originally cost them a 1st and 3rd round pick from Toronto on Valentine's Day. When you consider that the Flyers' first round pick is usually at the end of the round, and the Panthers' second round pick is usually at the beginning of the round, it's not a bad swap.
Versteeg added 7 goals and 4 assists for the Flyers in 27 regular season games. He also chipped in with 6 points in 11 playoff contests.
Meanwhile, Ville Leino signed with Buffalo for six years and $27 million, according to TSN.
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Lilja is one step back if you compare him to O'Donnell. Just look at his +/- stat. Carcillo is gone to the Hawks. Good luck to you, Dan! I like the Max Talbot signing very much, great character guy and a fearless player who will be Ian Laperriere's legitimate heir. Welcome, Maxime (or should I say "Bienvenue"?). Thank God Versteeg is gone. He won't hurt anybody in Florida.— flyerdommo- Dumped his salary and got the draft picks back, for the most part. Not bad considering how much of a dud he was last season.— General Turgidson
