Tuesday
Feb262008
Sad Day
Tuesday · Feb 26 · 2008 | 10:12 AM PSTThis is a very sad day for me. Two of my favorite Lightning players play for other teams now. I knew this year's trade deadline was going to suck, but I didn't know how much. In case you haven't heard, Vinny Prospal is a Flyer and Brad Richards — I can barely admit it to myself — is going to Dallas. Makes me regret giving you Stars fan an entire post last night. I'm going to go curl up in a dark room now.
Reader Comments (44)
If it makes you feel any better, Richards was old. I guess? Maybe? Nah, I got nothing. Go Sabres :P
At least you didn't trade Bryce Salvador for a goon. That makes me shake my head and wonder and admit that my Blues (so far) have made the bonehead move of the day.
I feel your pain. The Smyth trade last year felt horrible - I was upset for months. At least the Richards move was expected.
does anyone share my sentiments that Montreal trading Huet was the stupidest deal at the deadline?
I cant be the only one to think that
I LOVE CAMPBELL
Losing Richards and Prospal has to hurt but your team has cap room now and a better goalie than you've had in a long time. Not a terrible day overall.
thank you montreal!
now if we only traded you olie as for kovalev, we'd be set.
GO CAPS GO!
Thanks for Richards. I'm sad to lose Mike Smith. I think he will be a really good #1 goalie. He will be able to challenge Turco in puck moving ability. Go Stars.
maybe now that we have prospal we can finally beat tampa for once
you guys have smith. He's a really good goalie. trust me
It was the NHL's worst kept secret.
watch put for detroit when their defense gets healthy...with the addition of stuart. they are unstopable
yea at least your team got stuff for them...lets see sabres...lost drury, briere, and campbell the last 2 yrs and got what...bernier...ooooo...Go Sabres! Really sad day on our end. campbell was very upset
watch out**
it really sucks to see campbell go. he really wanted to stay. almost cried when they were talkin to him after the game. still support them though. go sabres! lets hope they dont let miller go next year and keep their dignity
I am glad we go Richards with all of the rumors going around I wasn't sure we were going to get him. You are getting a great goalie in return in Smith. I am going to miss him along with Jussi and Halpern. I think the Tampa system will be a better fit for Jussi and Halpern is a steady grinding player. I think you will really enjoy having Smith as your #1 keeper. Thanks for the site Chris keep up all the great work.
Mike Smith is a huge loss. He's better than Turco. I dont like losing him. I wish they could have done the trade without him. That would have been a deal breaker if I were GM.
On the one hand, the Bruins didn't do anything to really improve...but on the other, the unit is gelling now and I'm glad to see everyone stay. Continuity is something this team needs and I'm glad to see they'll have it.
Why you doesn't trade Richards to my Canucks. :'(:'(:'(
Anyone having to leave their team to play for Dallas is a black day on their career. i feel for you
Richards is 27! Enjoy Jussi Jokinen.
A very happy Stars fan.
Honestly, it's for the best. Would you rather we have lost Boyle instead? Hell no, Boyle is the foundation of our entire breakout game. We can do without Richards. And now we have cap room to sign Vinny to an extension. Prospal was a UFA next season anyways would of asked for too much. On top of that, he always has on and off seasons so he would be shit next season at 4 million or whatever he will make. It might not look like it now, but Tampa did themselves a big favor today. I still shed tears at Richards leaving though, very sad :( PS you should join the Tampa Bay Lightning Fans United facebook group, if youre not already in there. Some very good discussions going on.
As a Canadiens fan, I also can say that this day is AWFUL! It doesn't make any sense trading Huet for ... nothing! We now have to kids to keep our goal.
the bruins didn't do anything....
the pens are the big winners this year...if they can resign hossa
Hey, it's not like you were winning with them.
My team buffalo....well. We need not say anything