Jarome Iginla Traded by the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have traded their captain, Jarome Iginla, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Pittsburgh’s first-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft and the rights to unsigned draft choices Kenneth Agostino and Ben Hanowski. Source: NHL.com Earlier (and…

Rick Nash Traded to the New York Rangers

Rick Nash was dealt to the New York Rangers today in exchange for Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, Tim Erixon, and 1st round draft pick. Source According to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus also included a 3rd round draft…

Is Mike Ribeiro an Ice Time Thief?

In need of a 2nd line center, the Washington Capitals sent Cody Eakin and a 2nd round pick to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Mike Ribeiro. Ribeiro’s offensive output in Dallas, spanning six full seasons, was remarkably consistent. He…

Jordan Staal Traded to Carolina Hurricanes

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded center Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Brandon Sutter, Brian Dumoulin, and the 2012 8th overall draft pick. The Penguins turned around and selected Derrick Pouliot with the 8th pick (source).

Sergei Bobrovsky Traded to Columbus

The Philadelphia Flyers have jump-started the Summer trade season in a move that sends backup goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for three draft picks. The draft picks are as follows: 2012 2nd rounder (45th), 2012…

Anders Lindback to Tampa Bay

Goaltender Anders Lindback has been traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, along with Kyle Wilson and a 7th round draft pick, in exchange for Sebastien Caron, two 2nd round picks and a 3rd rounder. The 6’6″ Swedish goalie posted a…

NHL Trade Deadline 2012

Welcome to the 2012 Trade Deadline Day coverage here at leftwinglock.com. We’ll be providing with you the details on all confirmed trades throughout the day. We encourage you to join the discussion and post your side of the trade debates…

Columbus Trades Jeff Carter to the L.A. Kings

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Jeff Carter to the Los Angeles Kings for Jack Johnson and a 1st round pick. Source 1 & Source 2 The deal reunites Carter with fellow, former Flyer Mike Richards and adds a…