About halfway through the third period of the Capitals and Rangers series opener, Capitals fans started feeling the same disappointment that they have felt for the past few post-seasons. But things changed in a hurry.
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Rumors swirled that the Capitals were looking for another defenseman to make a serious playoff run; how about two of them?
Reports stated Tuesday night that the Capitals were in discussions with many teams about bringing in a defenseman. The number one rumor (found on NHL.com) was that Capitals GM Mike McPhee was talking with Blues' GM Larry Pleau about bruiser Barret Jackman. A deal seemed imminent until it was announced that Jurcina was brought in from Columbus for a sixth-round pick approximately ten minutes before the deadline. It was announced a half hour later that the club also brought in Joe Corvo from the Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Brian Pothier and an undisclosed draft pick.
Reports stated Tuesday night that the Capitals were in discussions with many teams about bringing in a defenseman. The number one rumor (found on NHL.com) was that Capitals GM Mike McPhee was talking with Blues' GM Larry Pleau about bruiser Barret Jackman. A deal seemed imminent until it was announced that Jurcina was brought in from Columbus for a sixth-round pick approximately ten minutes before the deadline. It was announced a half hour later that the club also brought in Joe Corvo from the Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Brian Pothier and an undisclosed draft pick.
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If you would have told Scott Walker four years ago that he would be traded for a seventh-round pick, he may ask you how many you have had to drink.
Walker, the gritty 37-year old winger, will be joining his fourth NHL team. Just three seasons ago, Walker accumulated 51 points in 81 games. But how the veteran has fallen. He has added just three goals and two assists in 33 games this season. While he is not adding the scoring that he used to, he still adds a physical presence that makes the opposing defenses shake in their skates.
Walker, the gritty 37-year old winger, will be joining his fourth NHL team. Just three seasons ago, Walker accumulated 51 points in 81 games. But how the veteran has fallen. He has added just three goals and two assists in 33 games this season. While he is not adding the scoring that he used to, he still adds a physical presence that makes the opposing defenses shake in their skates.
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