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 Flyers send Simon Gagne to Tampa Bay in a salary cap dump |
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Jul 21, 2010 - 10:48 PM - by Rex
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END OF AN ERA
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired 6’4’’, 215-pound defenseman Matt Walker and a fourth round selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for left wing Simon Gagne, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren.
“This was a move to solidify our defense,” said Holmgren. “Matt Walker is a right shot defenseman that we like; he brings size, grit and toughness to our backend. Simon Gagne played 10 seasons for the Flyers and was not only a good player for us, but also handled himself in a first class manner on and off the ice.”
Walker, 30, appeared in 66 games during the regular season for the Lightning, recording five points (2G,3A) and 90 penalty minutes.
Over parts of seven seasons in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues (2002-03 to 2007-08), Chicago Blackhawks (2008-09) and Lightning (2009-10), Walker has recorded 30 points (4G,26A) and 444... [Read More]
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 Flyers Extremely Active on July 1st |
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Jul 02, 2010 - 1:14 AM - by Rex
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RELOADING BEGINS
Flyers transactions on July 1st.
Trade
To Philadelphia: D Andrej Meszaros (4yrs/4mil)
To Tampa Bay: 2012 2nd Round Pick
Re-signings
D Braydon Coburn (2yrs/3.2mil)
UFA Signings
D Sean O'Donnell (1yr/1mil)
F Jody Shelley (3yr/1.1mil)
Writeup coming 7/2
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