CANES DEAL FAN FAVORITE TUCKER FOR FUTURE HELP
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In a deal that shocked many fans of the Carolina Hurricanes, the club sent gritty forward Darcy Tucker to the New Jersey Devils, along with offensive defenseman Jason Crain for defensive forward Trevor Letowski, junior sensation Igor Mirnov and a pair of 2nd round draft picks, one of which could become a first if the Devils make it to the conference finals.
While many fans of the team saw the Canes ship off Tucker as a bad thing, the one note that should be made is that Tucker and Crain, together, cost the club 5 million plus. Adding Letwoski has significantly cut the payroll and added a forward who is defensively responsible, although not near the calibre of Tucker offensively.
"This deal came as a surprise to us," said head coach Joel Quenneville. "Tuck was one of our leaders on and off the ice. I am not really sure why dealing him was so necessary this close to the playoffs, but I guess it was one management felt they needed to do."
Looking ahead to next season, the possible logjam of forwards competing for a spot on the right wing side has now gotten more reasonable. The future of the Canes right wing side looks bright with or without Tucker. Additions of Brad Boyes and Brian Gionta should make the offensive side of things acceptable. Shane Doan has continued to grow as the captain of the Canes. Matt Bradley provides more than enough pop and has the ability to knock in a few goals here and there. Enforcer Scott Parker is always around for when the Canes happen to tangle with the Wild.
The future outside of the current pros is also bright with the likely additions of junior Cane stars Ryan Getzlaf and Junior Lessard, along with power forward Anthony Stewart and the dynamic offensive wizard Corey Perry.
"The right side is not an issue with us," said Quenneville. "We felt really strong there and in general, it was the reason we opened up to this offer."
The Canes continue their season in hopes of moving on without Tucker. Look for Letowski to join Kris Draper and Alyn McCauley on the club’s third line.
In a deal that shocked many fans of the Carolina Hurricanes, the club sent gritty forward Darcy Tucker to the New Jersey Devils, along with offensive defenseman Jason Crain for defensive forward Trevor Letowski, junior sensation Igor Mirnov and a pair of 2nd round draft picks, one of which could become a first if the Devils make it to the conference finals.
While many fans of the team saw the Canes ship off Tucker as a bad thing, the one note that should be made is that Tucker and Crain, together, cost the club 5 million plus. Adding Letwoski has significantly cut the payroll and added a forward who is defensively responsible, although not near the calibre of Tucker offensively.
"This deal came as a surprise to us," said head coach Joel Quenneville. "Tuck was one of our leaders on and off the ice. I am not really sure why dealing him was so necessary this close to the playoffs, but I guess it was one management felt they needed to do."
Looking ahead to next season, the possible logjam of forwards competing for a spot on the right wing side has now gotten more reasonable. The future of the Canes right wing side looks bright with or without Tucker. Additions of Brad Boyes and Brian Gionta should make the offensive side of things acceptable. Shane Doan has continued to grow as the captain of the Canes. Matt Bradley provides more than enough pop and has the ability to knock in a few goals here and there. Enforcer Scott Parker is always around for when the Canes happen to tangle with the Wild.
The future outside of the current pros is also bright with the likely additions of junior Cane stars Ryan Getzlaf and Junior Lessard, along with power forward Anthony Stewart and the dynamic offensive wizard Corey Perry.
"The right side is not an issue with us," said Quenneville. "We felt really strong there and in general, it was the reason we opened up to this offer."
The Canes continue their season in hopes of moving on without Tucker. Look for Letowski to join Kris Draper and Alyn McCauley on the club’s third line.
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