TSN.ca is reporting that Matt Carle is probably involved in a trade between the San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Lightning. LetsGoDU will keep their eyes open for updates.
Update: TSN is reporting that the deal was finalized this afternoon and an announcement should be coming soon.
2nd Update: Deal is done, Matt is now on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Good luck to Matt!!
From NHL.com
"We are thrilled to add a player with Matt's abilities to our roster as we continue our plan of retooling and refinishing the Lightning team,” Lawton said. "He quarterbacked the number one power play unit in the NHL two seasons ago as a rookie and he clearly will add speed and skill to our lineup. He fits with our plan of trying to getting younger and better."
“We really feel that Matt will have tremendous success in this League,” Wilson said. “But you have to give to get and we felt that this move will ultimately help us get to where we want to get.”
TSN.ca
ESPN Story
3 comments:
can't say I'm horribly surprised, given the fact that Carle seemed to have lost favor in San Jose and with the Sharks having almost a glut of young defensemen and shedding Carle's new contract was probably to help offset bringing on Boyle's even larger one, not to mention Rob Blakes. I would have loved seeing Blake and Carle together as well, oh well.
The trade is finalized now. Hopefully TB comes to Denver next year. Best of luck Matt!
Thanks Jori!
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