Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Versteeg Dealt to Leafs for Prospects

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 09: Kris Versteeg of the Chicago Blackhawks hoists the Stanley Cup after teammate Patrick Kane scored the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 and win the Stanley Cup in Game Six of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Wachovia Center on June 9, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The Chicago Blackhawks have continued to clear cap space, by sending winger Kris Versteeg to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Viktor Stalberg, Philippe Paradis, and Chris DiDomenico. The Leafs also received forward, Bill Sweatt in the deal.

Versteeg is a forward that can be immediately plugged in to a top-six role on the Leafs. The 24 year old tallied 44 points in 79 games in the 2009-2010 season, and has 101 points in 170 NHL career games. He's also collected 26 points in 39 NHL playoff games.

Stalberg is the most significant piece going to Chicago, as he showed flashes of brilliant speed and offensive ability. This move was necessary for Chicago, as management looks for ways to keep their core intact. For the Leafs, they have acquired some much needed offense, but more moves will need to come if they hope to compete for the playoffs next year.

Tomorrow is the start of unrestricted free agency, so it will be interesting to see if the Leafs have any more moves planned. Over the Boards Hockey will provide constant updates throughout the day tomorrow, in the event that players are signed or traded.

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