Eastside's Hockey Elite Collide

(yes, in the division...i am a little kooky)

to NSH: Chicago sends the rights to C John Madden

to CHI: Milwaukee D Teemu Laakso and NSH 4th Rd. selection for 2010

reasoning: CHI budget getting a little bloated and most importantly, we have little (any?) defensive prospects in the system. NSH has got two above Laakso that are younger and better. good reason for a change.

To Chicago:

Teemu Laakso (77)
MTL 4th round pick in 2010

To Nashville:

Rights to deal with John Madden (76)


Nashville accepts. I needed that 3rd line center for a while now, and Madden fits perfectly, if we can come up to an agreement with him. Laakso is replacable since I have a lot of depth at the d-man position.

I'm still down with the trade. Madden's agent told me he would be happy to sign the the Preds for 1 year

It's a MTL 4th round pick, edited.

da Hawks is still IN on this. confirmed

Trade is approved and entered.