Sens trade Vermette to Columbus for goalie Pascal Leclaire and a 2nd round pick in '09. On the surface this deal seems exactly what the Sens need, but I'm not familiar with Leclaire. He needs to be a starter next year, is coming off ankle surgery and a horrible year. His price tag is high, $4-million the next two years. Could be a disaster, but a bold move. Im not crazy about it, as Leclaire also has a history of injuries. But Murray is addressing what the Sens desperately need, goaltending.
Buyers remorse will happen. Vermette will probably be productive, especially if paired with Rick Nash. The guy is a faceoff wizard, and kills penalties. I think he will have career numbers next year. He just doesn't get enough playing time in Ottawa.
The Sens also extended Kuba for 3-years, $3.7 million. So that's a trade deal that won't happen. I just wish he used his big frame more. But he's had a pretty good year, despite the team not playing very well. I think he can be even better, once the team has a full year of Clouston, and a 'real' goalie.
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