Senators deal for Peter Bondra

[n_v]

Looks like the Sens pulled a major move and acquired Peter Bondra from the Capitals for minor leaguer Brooks Laich and a 2nd round pick in the 2005 draft.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=72637

Which team is next to respond and with what?

 

[The Doctor]

A pre-emptive, almost panic move if you ask me. They and the Leafs should be going for goaltending.

 

[Goober Mcfly]

Cool.

 

[JeremytheWicked]

Fark!

 

[Jim Rome]

Ottawa Sens Press Release:

He leaves the Capitals as second on the club’s all-time games played (961), but first for points (825), goals (472), power-play goals (137), game-winning goals (73), shorthanded goals (32) and hat tricks (19). Bondra ranks sixth in assists (353).

Bondra holds Washington’s record with 13 consecutive 20-goal seasons. Bondra has recorded two 50-goal season (52 in both 1995-96 and ‘97-98) and twice he has led the NHL in goals (1994-95, ‘97-98). He was first in Washington in goals eight times, more than any player in club history. Since 1993-94, only Jagr (433 goals, 20 in 2003-04) has more goals (394, 21 in 2003-04).

Sweet ..... hehehe !!

Washington's Press Release (quoting VP & GM George McPhee)

This is an extremely difficult trade for the organization," McPhee said. "On the ice, Peter played his heart out for the Washington Capitals, and off the ice he had time for everyone. He has remained a humble man while living in the rarified environment of a star athlete. We worked hard to make sure that he went to a team that could win the Stanley Cup this year. We wish Peter and his family all the best.

 

[n_v]

They [Ottawa] and the Leafs should be going for goaltending.

At least Leaf and Sens fan have something in common.

 

[scubadoo]

This trade had been rumoured for weeks. Glad to see it done, would have been nice to have Gonchar also but I think that Muckler has one trade still yet to be done.

Given the loss lastnight of Todd White for 4 to 6 weeks with a broken foot and the same with Bonk, we needed an addition at the forward position.

 

[n_v]

scubadoo- there is still time, and nobody has picked up Gonchar yet, nor Olie the goalie for that matter. So you never know.

 

[Jim Rome]

Bondar's a sniper. Awesome addition to the Sens' left side. Muckler may not be done.

 

[Craven Morasian]

You better pray to God that Muckler's not done yet there Jimbo.
He still just doesn't seem to get it.
I can't believe you Sens fans getting all jacked up about acquiring a 36 year old candyass Euro. His best days are long behind him.
Poof! Just watch him disappear in the playoffs when things get tough. hehehe

Craven.

 

[Jim Rome]

Quinn would give his left nut for Bondra. He admitted it yesterday in an interview. The Leafs wish they had a sniper of Bondra's caliber on their team. Get it straight Leaf fans .... hehehe. Bondra scored last night, stealing the puck from Kovalchuk, tearing into the Atlanta zone on a two on one and ripping a wrist shot just inside the far post, glove side. I know you Buds are salivating. Just look at all the past threads hoping you'd land Bondra in a trade .... hehehe.

 

[Jim Rome]

Bondra leaves the Capitals as second on the club’s all-time games played (961), but first for points (825), goals (472), power-play goals (137), game-winning goals (73), shorthanded goals (32) and hat tricks (19). Bondra ranks sixth in assists (353). He is just the fifth active player to score 400 career goals with one team (Jaromir Jagr, Mario Lemieux, Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman). Bondra holds Washington’s record with 13 consecutive 20-goal seasons. Bondra has recorded two 50-goal season (52 in both 1995-96 and ‘97-98) and twice he has led the NHL in goals (1994-95, ‘97-98). He was first in Washington in goals eight times, more than any player in club history. Since 1993-94, only Jagr (433 goals, 20 in 2003-04) has more goals (394, 21 in 2003-04).

On the international scene, Bondra has represented Slovakia in four international tournaments, including the Olympics (1998), the World Cup (1996) and the World Championships (2002, 2003). At the 2002 World Championships, he helped Slovakia win a gold medal, leading the tournament in goals scored (7) while ranking third in points (9) in nine games played.