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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Mar 9, 2003 14:30:19 GMT -5
TSN.ca Staff
3/9/2003
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired veteran forward Claude Lapointe from the New York Islanders in exchange for the Islanders' 5th round pick, TSN has learned.
Drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 12th round (234th overall) in 1988, Lapointe has posted 6 goals and 6 assists in 66 games played this season.
Details to follow...
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Post by MPLABBE on Mar 9, 2003 14:40:12 GMT -5
Good pickup by Philly..isn't this a 3 way deal? Philly: Lapointe Isles: Robitaille Pens: Warriner  edit: looks like it is not one...Warriner is not a Pen |
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Post by jkr on Mar 9, 2003 15:01:11 GMT -5
Good pickup by Philly..isn't this a 3 way deal? Philly: Lapointe Isles: Robitaille Pens: Warriner I agree. He's a good skater & penalty killer. BTW Marc, thanks for the replay to my post over at HF. |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 9, 2003 15:30:58 GMT -5
I've always liked Lapointe. You want your checking centre? He's da man. A 5th rounder, eh? Is it just me, or are players changing hands at Motel 6 rates?
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Post by PTH on Mar 9, 2003 15:48:10 GMT -5
I've always liked Lapointe. You want your checking centre? He's da man. A 5th rounder, eh? Is it just me, or are players changing hands at Motel 6 rates? I've always liked Lapointe too. I just don't get this deal. I can see the Flyers wanting to get Lapointe, but why did NYI deal him for a 5th rounder ? Unless he was a healthy scratch every game, I can't see why a team in a playoff run would deal away a useful, cheap, low-maintenance veteran, for a 5th rounder. |
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Post by Cranky on Mar 9, 2003 16:20:42 GMT -5
Lapointe for a 5th? Yikes.
Players are changing hands for some really low values. I do not think that Savard wil trade Breezy for a 3rd rounder.
What makes me feel that we are going to live wtih Brisbois for a long time?
You hear that Spiro? Breezy here forever............
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Post by MPLABBE on Mar 9, 2003 17:03:02 GMT -5
I just don't get this deal. I can see the Flyers wanting to get Lapointe, but why did NYI deal him for a 5th rounder ? Unless he was a healthy scratch every game, I can't see why a team in a playoff run would deal away a useful, cheap, low-maintenance veteran, for a 5th rounder. 2 words: Mike Milbury. LOL The only good trade the man ever made was Peca for Pyatt and Connolly...and that one could blow up in his face considering the age and talent of Pyatt and Connolly. |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 9, 2003 19:33:33 GMT -5
Lapointe is a UFA after this season. I think the Islanders picked up Randy Robitaille to replace him. Younger, faster, not as good, but cheaper.
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