The Atlanta Thrashers have traded defenceman Mathieu Schneider to his former team, the Montreal Canadiens.
In exchange, the Thrashers receive a second round draft pick in 2009 and a third round selection in 2010. In addition to Schneider, Montreal receives a conditional pick at this year's draft.
WOO! The flood gates have opened, dudes. With Tanguay coming back, we're officially over the cap, which means Gainey has officially begun dealing.
Rumored deals:
Higgins, Bouillon and fillers for Jay Bouwmeester
Plekanec, Markov, PK Subban, 1st rounder for Vincent Lecavalier & Cory Murphy.
Higgins, O'Byrne, Dandenault and 1st rounder for Olli Jokinen & Derek Morris.
Higgins & Picks for Kaberle.
COME ON GAINEY!