Brewer traded

[Todd1a]

Lightning trade eric brewer to ducks for oilers 2015 3rd draft pick. Great deal for a guy we were not going to keep after this season anyway

 

[dannyb24195]

I agree a 3rd round pick is decent for a guy who we no longer was going to keep after this year.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Wonder if they're clearing cap space to make a move.

 

[dannyb24195]

Wonder if they're clearing cap space to make a move.

I think Yzerman now has that option with Brewer's Salary off the books but this move is to give the youngsters an opportunity (Barberio & Sustr). Don't forget as well if Brewer stayed it would of been likely Namestinkov or Paquette send down to Syracuse, Yzerman wanted to keep them with the big club.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I think Yzerman now has that option with Brewer's Salary off the books but this move is to give the youngsters an opportunity (Barberio & Sustr). Don't forget as well if Brewer stayed it would of been likely Namestinkov or Paquette send down to Syracuse, Yzerman wanted to keep them with the big club.

Makes sense.

 

[Bolt Fore]

Brewer was playing decent this year, I wonder if we'll miss him ? Sustr has been a surprise with his good play, perhaps that was a factor in dealing Brewer.

 

[Bolt Fore]

The majority of comments after the story were ( good for getting rid of Brewer ) but I'm not convinced.

 

[I_Shall_Return]

I agree with Bolt 150%. He was playing very well for the Bolts this season. Without Hedman in the lineup, I hope this doesn't come back & bite them in the ass! Y & Pooper only care about offense & will soon burn out a young & very talented net-minder. Bishop can't be the "total" Bolt's D. All Y & Pooper like is offensive D-men. Brewer was having a banner defensive year + taking SOG! Oh well, he was bound to go anyways, he's like Bolt & I (in the over 30 club)!!!!!!

 

[Bolt Fore]

Over THIRTY club ha ha. Yeah I think he was the senior player on the team till Morrow got hired. ( why they got him I'll never know ) .

 

[Todd1a]

Wonder if they're clearing cap space to make a move.

Yes yzerman did say it gives them more cap space for a deadline move maybe now.

 

[I_Shall_Return]

Ducks' recent acquisition Eric Brewer out 4-6 weeks with broken foot

Here's to a quick recovery Eric & a thank you for playing with heart while you were with the Lightning! Best wishes mate!