We have just gotten wind of the Lecavalier trade details and you will hear it here first.
Exclusive to the BLOG Verse, the deal sees the Reapers package off first round dispersal pick Kimmo Timonen, along with their first in next years draft, AVI 2nd this years draft and Patrik Berglund for Vinnie Lecavalier and cash.
It is believed that the Reapers had held out to ensure they kept their first this year (12th overall) feeling confident their first next year would be no better even if there were no expansion teams where this year there were 3.
The pick will likely be used to replace the depletion of youth with Berglund's departure. That means the Reapers will have lost only a 2nd round prospect from this years list of futures to move up and select Vincent Lecavalier. Berglund however will be terribly missed, as he brought a plethora of skills to the table, and even though he would not have been in the RHL this year or next year, his potential down the line in a few years is quite high.
Lecavalier is arguably the best forward in the game, and comes with a locked in contract for 2 years at a not too exorbatant price. He will be the face of the franchise for the next 2 years at least, and will have plenty of talent along side him up front.
Reporting for your Reapers,
Sal Trachan
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