Eastside's Hockey Elite Collide

Knew the title would grab your attention but I am just kidding

Red Wings sends
Mikael Backlund LW (80)
and Brendan Smith D (73)

The big apple sends 2012 3rd round draft pick

Backlund contract demands were too rich for my blood and Smith has limited time on my AHL team. Drft picks are good for my team right now

Rangers agree. Backlund helps the Whale, and can be an emergency fill-in, while Smith can develop into a PP specialist. He'll help down the road.