CBJ-PHI

[Lester (VGK)]

Philadelphia sends Grabovski + S Harrington to CBJ

CBJ sends Bolland + B McNabb to Philadelphia

Analysis: The corner piece on this deal for me is McNabb. I think he is pro ready, maybe so is Harrington but i prefer LAK defensive system/development. So hopefully, McNabb is utilized there. Trading the veterans was 2ndary for me as the primary goal was to get a tad bit younger. Grabovski was shopped around and CBJ was interested. If/when healthy, Bolland would add a little bit of grit to my lineup and looking forward to seeing where he signs as a C2/C3.

Pleasure doing business w/ CBJ again. To confirm.

[esquire]

Columbus confirms. Grabovski is an upgrade on Bolland and has wing eligibility. With the recent additions of Carle and Chara, the organization could afford to move a dman who's closer to the show now.

Great talks with Philly. Looking forward to our next deal.

[Dave (Chi)]

Columbus is really loading up...I sense a strong playoff push...