Tampa Bay/Pittsburgh

[Jets GM]

To PIT: 1st TB 2011, 3rd TB 2011

To TB: Chris Kunitz (75) and Luca Caputi (61) ****


**** due to salary reasons, if the recent COL/TB deal is rejected this trade becomes null/void.

Reasoning: While this deal puts me over the cap again, it gives me flexibility up front and a worst case scenario to get under the cap before the season starts. Who really needs draft picks neway? I'm starting to sound like Brian Burke. But instead of giving up 2 1st and a 2nd for a one dimensional sniper, I'm getting a solid two-way F who can play a physical style on my 2nd line who also could see some improvement in his defensive attributes with the right training (cup ring to!!!). Caputi is a prototypical 4th line low con HnG and is poised for a break out season in the NHL, breaking peoples bodies.

gl Matt

[Penguin]

Confirm.

I love those 2 players, but I have similar players about to breakout and I couldn't see myself passing on a nice 1st rounder.

Good luck to you too, Justin.

[Virtual Jarmo]

Approved.