The Deadline Magic

Ok. Where to begin?

Brad Richards and Johan Holmqvist and the 2009 4th-Round Draft Pick to Dallas Stars. In exchange, Tampa get Jeff Halpern, Mike Smith & the amazing Finn, Jussi Jokinen.
That is one huge trade. The Bolts is active. They also sent Vaclav Prospal to Philadelphia in exchange for Alexandre Picard and a Conditional draft pick.

As stated yesterday, Colorado signed Peter Forsberg. Today, another Avalanche hero returns. Adam Foote has left the Blue Jackets for Denver (in exchange for a Conditional Draft Pick). Ruslan Salei has also packed his bags and is on his way to Denver. Karlis Skrastins is moving in the opposite direction.

The Canadiens let Cristobal Huet go to the Caps in exchange for their 2009 2nd-Round Draft Pick. Huets contract was running out and rumour has it that the Canadiens didn't want to re-sign him. The Caps has also aquired Sergei Fedorov from Columbus (in exchange for Ted Roth) and Matt Cooke from Vancouver (in exchange for British Columbia-born Matt Pettinger).

Buffalo Sabres defender Brian Campbell heads to Sharks in exchange for forward Steve Bernier. An emotional move for the former Sabres defender who really wanted to stay. At the same time he came to the conclusion that that's life and now he was a bit exited about playing for the Sharks.

With just about 15 mins left, Marian Hossa is still the biggest question mark. And will the Canadiens go for a goalkeeper or will youngster Price be their first choice for the remainder of the season?

More info later on, or tomorrow.