Avs get SJ's McGinn and Mike Connelly and Michael Sgarbossa
Sgarbossa is currently playing with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL. The offensive centerman has 41 goals and 84 points in 57 games.
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Trade
Avs get SJ's McGinn and Mike Connelly and Michael Sgarbossa
Connolly scored 10 goals and 30 points in 40 AHL games.
Avs get SJ's McGinn and Mike Connelly and Michael Sgarbossa
McGinn goes to the Avs as he was deemed expendable by the Sharks. He has 12 goals and 24 points in 61 games.
#avs are in Denver right now, expected that Winnik and Galiardi could be in San Jose by tomorrow. #sjsharks
Galiardi also moves to the Sharks as the Avs get an asset for an expiring contract. The speedy forward has eight goals and 14 points in 55 games.
Told #CBJ Sammy Pahlsson sent to Vancouver in exchange for two draft picks.
Pahlsson gives the Canucks more depth at center. The faceoff specialist is a great shut down player but won't light the lamp too frequently. Through 61 games with the Blue Jackets, he has two goals and 11 points.
Brian Lee headed to Tampa for Matt Gilroy #NHL
Gilroy gives the Sens a more productive offensive defender. He has two goals and 17 points in 53 games.
Brian Lee headed to Tampa for Matt Gilroy #NHL
Lee should get a bigger role with the rebuilding Bolts. He has a goal and eight points in 35 games.
Injury
Matt Carkner and Jesse Winchester on the ice here at Scotiabank Place.
Good news for the concussed Winchester. He scored two goals and seven points in 28 games before getting hurt.
Sportsnets now claims Winnik to Sharks done deal.
Winnik gives the Sharks another heart-and-soul player. The impending UFA has five goals and 18 points in 63 games.
Goalie Start
We'll assume Hiller is going for Ducks. In fact, I think it's a good assumption. 22nd straight start.
In 10 career starts against the Avs, Hiller has a 7-3-0 record with a 2.20 GAA and .922 SV%.
Line Change
No David Moss tonight as per Brent Sutter
No surprise, considering Moss just started practicing with the Flames. He scored a goal and five points in 15 games before getting hurt.
Call up / Send down
#Isles news: Mark Katic has been activated of the IR and loaned to Bridgeport. #bst
Katic played in 11 games with the Islanders last season. He may get a shot later this season.
TOR receives Carter Ashton from TB for Keith Aulie.
Aulie likely joins the big club shortly. He has two assists in 17 games.
TOR receives Carter Ashton from TB for Keith Aulie.
Ashton is a solid prospect currently playing in the AHL. The former first round pick has 19 goals and 35 points in 56 AHL games.
Line Change
#Avs D Stefan Elliott took 7 stitches to jaw vs. DET, X-rays during game, donning a cage. #sore
The youngster is still expected to play tonight. Elliott has four goals and 11 points in 33 games.
Line Change
Mueller is available but will not play
Coach Joe Sacco does not like to make line changes during a winning streak. However, Mueller appears to be fully healthy. Sidelined since February 11th with a torso injury, he has five goals and seven points on the season.
Line Change
Galiardi will be a healthy scratch
Galiardi once again finds himself a healthy scratch. The speedy forward has eight goals and 14 points in 55 games.
Line Change
Hejduk back in tonight's lineup.
Expect Hejduk to draw back in on the top line. The team's captain scored 13 goals and 33 points in 62 games before getting hurt.
Goalie Start
Varlamov to start.
In two career starts against the Ducks, Varly has a 0-0-1 record with a 3.57 GAA and .848 SV%.
Call up / Send down
Holland on TSN: Brendan Smithj recalled, will play in Columbus.
Sounds like the Red Wings want to handle their blue line internally. The rookie has 10 goals and 32 points in 47 AHL games.
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