Panthers acquire Reasoner from Blackhawks for Taffe
by Donny Rivette on Jul 22, 2010 3:18 PM EDT
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In a pure salary-dump move by cap-squeezed Chicago, the Blackhawks have traded veteran center Marty Reasoner to the Panthers in exchange for left wing Jeff Taffe on Thursday.
33-year old Reasoner, a first round pick of the Blues in 1996, has scored 223 points (82 goals) in 624 NHL games in primarly a supporting cast role; his best season came in 2002-03 with Edmonton, notching 31 points. He nearly matched that with Atlanta in '08-'09 with 30, while accumulating 17 (4 goals) in a down year last season.
He was a member of the recent CHI/ATL Dustin Byfulien-headlining trade, and has one year remaining on his current contract with a $1.15M cap hit (courtesy CapGeek).
Taffe, 29, has spent much of his career bouncing between the NHL and American League, collecting 2 points (1 goal) in 21 games with Florida while lighting it up for Rochester with 56 points (28 goals) in 61 games as a member of the Americans in 2009-10. He has one year remaining at $0.55M.
So...where exactly does Reasoner fit in? An improvement over Kreps or Campbell? Certainly takes some heat off of Shawn Matthias, but was that the intention?
Is this the opening night lineup down the middle: Stephen Weiss, Steven Reinprecht, Reasoner, and Matthias?
UPDATE: Official release here.
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Small gain for the Panthers, huge loss for the Amerks.
I watched him play in Edmonton a lot, good utility player. I’d rather have Campbell though.
Veteran with a lot of games in Reasoner, and doesn’t share the “country club” mentality which Campbell was present for. Not saying he was guilty of it, just that he was here.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 22, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless Weiss or Rhino is dealt, don’t hold your breath now.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 22, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s a solid player, and a reliable pro who will bring it every night, every shift. He fits the mold of the player I thought Tallon & Co. would bring in either by UFA or trade. If your expecting me to shed a tear beacuse Taffe is gone, don’t hold your breath.
Also, don’t expect a 1st line C to be brought in here by any means other than the draft, unless an unforeseen opportunity presents itself(see salary dump next year).
He’s a solid player, and a reliable pro who will bring it every night, every shift. He fits the mold of the player I thought Tallon & Co. would bring in either by UFA or trade.
If that’s the case then I like this trade better than I did at first.
I’ll back that up. In Edmonton he was regarded as a high-quality character guy who killed penalties and did whatever it took to help the team. Rumour had it he was also a highly positive force in the dressing room.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jul 24, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t have enough of those; been a bit lacking in that aspect since, oh, ’96…
by Donny Rivette on Jul 24, 2010 5:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We made out on this one....
Rochester lost Big Time………..I…as well as a few others are still very concerned about….WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT THE DAVID BOOTHS OF THIS TEAM….You can’t rely on the kid Gudbrannson or even Allen…we were WEAK last season in this area…WITH TARNASKY…… now…Nasty…McAntyre…Horton…Ballard …GONE……We don’t need a heavyweight Goon…but we desperately need a protector for our boys………..Team toughness is not fun when your boys are being destroyed all over the ice……
Soup should have been on that list ……Horton showed spirit once in a while ..not often…..But he could be a tough cookie when he got really pissed……I like players like Chris Neal…and.Scott Hartnell ……..They are Tough and GOOD hockey players….Is there anyone available out there that fits that bill that the Panthers could go after?
Campbell was the “sweetener” for the Broons in the Horton deal; didn’t want to go but ultimately had to. I’m still happier with Reasoner-Matthis in his spot.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 23, 2010 5:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
decent pickup
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Apparently we also got Mark Cullen, looks like he’s a young AHL level center. I don’t know anything about his talent level or playing history but he’s in the system at the very least.
Another Taffe; gotta give the Amerks something to work with.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 26, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
…with a better forecast for NHL use. Taffe is a beast in the “A”, but couldn’t turn that into success in the bigs.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 27, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn’t it though? ;) Doesn’t hurt that his brother is Matt. Ya know, cuz that worked for Sean Pronger too.
Kidding. Simply another prospect who the scouts are high on. Can’t hurt.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 27, 2010 11:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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