Eastside's Hockey Elite Collide

To CGY:
- Jonathan Huberdeau (78)
- Marc-Edouard Vlasic (88)
- Matt Lashoff (70)

To TB:
- Jay Bouwmeester (78)
- Kris Chucko (62)
- CGY's 2nd round pick in 2012

Confirmed.

Reasoning: After gutting my roster this off-season, I wasn't really expecting to add any high-profile talent until after this year. Then J-Bo became available. Solidifying my future 2nd pairing combo with Jani Hakanpaa, I think J-Bo with a few post-season runs under his belt will be able to get his LE +70 which will be at a premium on a youthful Bolts squad. Chucko will mostly be AHL fodder the majority of his career, but will be able to fill in on Hit n Grind lines when needed.

Really sucks to lose Huberdeau, hes going to develop into a great two-way centerman. However, Stamkos has the #1 spot on lock down and I want my 2nd and 3rd lines to Hit and Grind. While Huberdeau is incredibly well rounded, the one aspect of his game he lacks is physical play. Burying him on my 4th line is not only a waste of resources, but an insult to his talent level. Vlasic and Lashoff are good D, long term though Vlasic was going to cost to much for his skill set and Lashoff would of been my #7 guy also lacking in the hitting department.

gl CGY

Much needed cap space.
Increased level of talent for the future.
Increased depth.

Felt JayBo was expandable having Phaneuf, Streit, Ellerby & Negrin allready in place. Also Murphy and Erixon are coming soon.

I think this trade is sign of good things to come for my team.

Approved.

Inputted.

Bouwmeester traded through players.ehm due to injury.