Bruins Acquire Khudobin from Wild for Penner, Lehtonen

In the final deal on Trade Deadline Day, the Boston Bruins have acquired goaltender Anton Khudobin from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenseman Jeff Penner and the rights to left wing Mikko Lehtonen. Khudobin and Penner are eligible for restricted free agency this summer, while Lehtonen is currently playing for Skelleftea of the Swedish Elite League and is not signed to an NHL contract. His last NHL contract expired last summer, but che hose to play in Sweden this season instead of sign an NHL deal with the Bruins. Khudobin has appeared in four games with the Wild this season, posting a 2-1-0 record, one shutout, a 1.59 GAA, and a .942 save percentage. He has also appeared in 34 games with Houston of the AHL, posting a 19-12-1 record, with a 2.58 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Penner has played in 57 games with Providence of the AHL this season, scoring five goals and 14 assists for 19 points, while Lehtonen has 29 goals and 27 assists for 56 points in 52 games with Skelleftea. Not a bad depth move for the Bruins, as Khudobin has the skills to at least be a backup goaltender at the NHL level. He has good puck-stopping abilities and is very agile, so could possibly become a backup to Tuukka Rask one day after Tim Thomas has retired from hockey. Penner gives the Wild an offensive-minded defenseman who has some puckmoving skill, but is a bit undersized for a blueliner. Still, he has plenty of upside and could earn a roster spot with the Wild down the road. Lehtonen brings lots of size and some offensive potential to the Wild, so he may be able to earn a roster spot on the team down the road as well.

Thrashers Acquire Brett Festerling from Canadiens for Drew MacIntyre

The Atlanta Thrashers announced today that they have acquired defenseman Brett Festerling from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for goaltender Drew MacIntyre. Festerling will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer, while MacIntyre will be an unrestricted free agent. Festerling, who was acquired by the Canadiens this past December from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Maxim Lapierre, has no points in one game with the Ducks this season. He never suited up in a game with the Canadiens. He has also appeared in 48 games with Syracuse and Hamilton of the AHL, scoring three goals and 13 assists for 16 points. MacIntyre has played in 20 games with Chicago of the AHL, posting a 12-5-1, with a 2.91 GAA and a .906 save percentage. He has not appeared in an NHL game this season. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as both players will likely spend most of the rest of the season in the minors. The Thrashers get a hard-working defenseman in Festerling who can chip in offensively from time to time, so he could end up as their sixth or seventh defenseman down the road. MacIntyre adds more depth in goal for Montreal as they head into the playoffs, though it remains to be seen if he will play any games with the club.

Capitals Acquire Jason Arnott from Devils for David Steckel

The Washington Capitals have added some much needed depth at center by acquiring Jason Arnott from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for center David Steckel and a second round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. Arnott will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, while Steckel still has two more seasons left on his current contract. In 62 games this season with the Devils, Arnott has 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points, while Steckel has five goals and six assists for 11 points in 57 games with the Capitals. Not a bad move for the Capitals, as Arnott brings them the second line center they have been seeking for much of the season. He also brings a good shot and some skill to the power play. For the Devils, they good a good faceoff man in Steckel, who is also versatile enough to play on the wing. He also has good size and some skill on the penalty kill, so he should be a good addition for New Jersey.

Flyers Acquire Sestito from Blue Jackets for Moore, Chaput

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have acquired left wing Tom Sestito from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for left wing Greg Moore and the rights to prospect center Michael Chaput. Sestito will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer, while Moore will be an unrestricted free agent. In nine games with the Blue Jackets this season, Sestito has two goals and two assists for four points and 40 penalty minutes. He has also appeared in 45 games with Springfield of the AHL, scoring 11 goals and 19 assists for 30 points and 186 penalty minutes. Moore has appeared in 56 games with Adirondack of the AHL, scoring seven goals and 11 assists for 18 points, while Chaput has 22 goals and 32 assists for 54 points and 84 penalty minutes with Lewiston of the QMJHL. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as all three players will likely spend the rest of the season in the minors. Sestito will bring some toughness to the Flyers' AHL affiliate, and could perhaps earn a fourth line role with the team next season. Chaput brings the Columbus organization some scoring upside and plenty of toughness, while Moore brings offensive depth to their AHL affiliate.

Canucks Acquire Lapierre, Sharp from Ducks for Perrault, Draft Pick

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they have acquired centers Maxim Lapierre and MacGregor Sharp from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for center Joel Perrault and a third round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. Lapierre and Sharp will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer, while Perrault will be an unrestricted free agent. Lapierre was acquired by the Ducks this past December from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Brett Festerling. In 59 games this season with the Canadiens and Ducks, Lapierre has five goals and six assists for 11 points and 72 penalty minutes, while Sharp has six goals and seven assists for 13 points in 49 games with Syracuse of the AHL. Perrault has appeared in seven games this season with the Canucks, scoring no points. He has also played in 26 games with Manitoba of the AHL, scoring three goals and 13 assists for 16 points. Not a bad move for the Canucks, as Lapierre will bring lots of grit and toughness to their checking lines, as well as some versatility. However, he lacks discipline and can grate on his teammates as well as the opposition. If he can play a more disciplined game, Lapierre could really help the team in the playoffs. With Brandon McMillan's emergence in Anaheim, Lapierre became expendable to the team. As for Sharp and Perrault, they will likely spend the rest of the season in the minors and probably won't see any NHL action unless injuries start to mount for both Anaheim and Vancouver.

Flames Acquire Fredrik Modin from Thrashers

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired left wing Fredrik Modin from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. Modin will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 36 games this season with the Thrashers, he has seven goals and three assists for 10 points. He has missed 22 games altogether this season due to injuries. Not a bad depth move for the Flames, as Modin will bring plenty of offensive skill, two-way ability, and goal-scoring insurance to the team. Despite being injury prone and a bit inconsistent, Modin is a solid veteran addition for the surging Flames.

Canucks Acquire Chris Higgins from Panthers for Evan Oberg, Draft Pick

The Vancouver Canucks added some offensive depth on Trade Deadline Day by acquiring left wing Chris Higgins from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Evan Oberg and a third round pick in the 2013 Entry Draft. Higgins, who is currently sidelined with a broken thumb, will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, while Oberg has one more year left on his current deal. In 48 games this season with the Panthers, Higgins has 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points. Oberg appeared in two games this season with the Canucks, scoring no points. He has also played in 37 games with Manitoba of the AHL, scoring seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Not a bad move for the Canucks, as Higgins will bring plenty of offensive depth to their third and fourth lines. He will also bring some two-way ability to the team, as well as some skill to the penalty kill. In Oberg, the Panthers get a puckmoving defenseman with some offensive instincts to help them in their rebuilding process.

NY Rangers Acquire John Mitchell from Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers announced today that they have acquired center John Mitchell from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. Mitchell will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer. In 23 games this season with the Maple Leafs, he has two goals and one assist for three points. He has also appeared in nine games with Toronto of the AHL, scoring one goal and four assists for five points. Not a bad depth move for the Rangers, as Mitchell will bring some versatility to the checking lines and skill to the power play and penalty kill. Right now, he is in the minors, so it's possible he could be called up before the end of the season. Mitchell never fit in well with the Maple Leafs, so a new start with the Rangers could help him get his NHL career back on track.

Kings Acquire Dustin Penner from Oilers for Colten Teubert, Draft Picks

The Los Angeles Kings announced today that they have acquired left wing Dustin Penner from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for prospect defenseman Colten Teubert, a first round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft, and a conditional third round pick in 2012. The third round pick can become a second round pick if the Kings make the playoffs this season. Penner still has one more year left on his current contract, while Teubert still has two years left on his entry-level deal. In 62 games this season with Edmonton, Penner has 21 goals and 18 assists for 39 points, while Teubert has two goals and eight assists for 10 points and 57 penalty minutes in 39 games with Manchester of the AHL. This is a good move for the Kings, as Penner will bring the top-six winger the team had been seeking all season. He will bring plenty of goal-scoring talent to the team, as well as a physical presence, and should fit in very well with the team. The Kings did give up a premium to land Penner, and the draft picks can help the Oilers continue to rebuild their team. In Teubert, Edmonton gets a very physical blueliner who has all-around upside. He will likely jump into the Oilers' lineup next season, but could possibly play some NHL games this season if the team feels he's ready to make the jump to the NHL.

Ducks Acquire Brad Winchester from Blues

The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have acquired left wing Brad Winchester from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a third round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. Winchester will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 57 games this season with the Blues, he has nine goals and five assists for 14 points and 86 penalty minutes. Not a bad move for the Ducks, as Winchester will bring lots of toughness and size to their team. The Ducks have become one of the more physical teams in the NHL, so Winchester's gritty style of play should fit in well there. For the Blues, they likely weren't going to retain Winchester this summer anyway, so they will be able to add a future asset with the draft pick.

Hurricanes Acquire Bryan Allen from Panthers for Sergei Samsonov

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they have acquired defenseman Bryan Allen from the Florida Panthers in exchange for left wing Sergei Samsonov. Allen still has one more year left on his current contract, while Samsonov will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 53 games this season with the Panthers, Allen has four goals and eight assists for 12 points and 63 penalty minutes, while Samsonov has 10 goals and 16 assists for 26 points in 58 games. Not a bad move for the Hurricanes, as Allen will bring some much-needed shutdown skill to the team's blueline. He also has lots of size and plays with plenty of toughness, so he should be a good fit for Carolina. In Samsonov, the Panthers add some offensive depth to their forward lines, but this move is a salary dumping trade for them in getting rid of Allen. Samsonov likely won't be retained over the summer unless he has a good finish to the season.

Blackhawks Acquire Chris Campoli from Senators for Ryan Potulny

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have acquired defenseman Chris Campoli and a conditional seventh round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for center Ryan Potulny and a conditional second round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. Both players will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer. The conditional second round pick going to Ottawa will be Chicago's choice of three second picks they own in 2011. The seventh round pick going to Chicago is conditional on Potulny re-signing with Ottawa this summer. In 58 games this season with Ottawa, Campoli has three goals and 11 assists for 14 points. Potulny has appeared in three games this season with Chicago, scoring no points. He has also played in 58 games with Rockford of the AHL, scoring 18 goals and 23 assists for 41 points. Not a bad move for the Blackhawks, as Campoli will bring some puckmoving skill to the team's defense, which will help with the loss of Jordan Hendry to a lower body injury. However, it remains to be seen if Chicago will be able to retain Campoli beyond this season given their salary cap constraints. Potulny will bring the Senators a bottom-six forward and some offensive depth to a team that has seen a mass exodus of players over the past several weeks. The biggest part of this trade for Ottawa is the conditional second round pick, which can help them restock their team with youth.

Avalanche Acquire Shawn Belle from Oilers for Kevin Montgomery

The Colorado Avalanche announced today that they have acquired defenseman Shawn Belle from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Kevin Montgomery. Shawn Belle will qualify for group six unrestricted free agency this summer, while Montgomery will qualify for restricted free agency this summer. In five games this season with the Oilers, Belle has no points. He has also appeared in 39 games with Oklahoma City of the AHL, scoring three goals and 17 assists for 20 points and 61 penalty minutes. Montgomery has played in 51 games this season with Lake Erie of the AHL, scoring two goals and 17 assists for 19 points. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as both players will likely spend the rest of the season in the minors. Belle will bring plenty of toughness to Lake Erie's blueline, while Montgomery will bring some puckmoving skill to Oklahoma City.

Coyotes Acquire Klesla, Byers from Blue Jackets for Upshall, Lepisto

The Phoenix Coyotes announced today that they have acquired defenseman Rostislav Klesla and left wing Dane Byers from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for right wing Scottie Upshall and defenseman Sami Lepisto. Klesla still has three years left on his current contract, while Upshall will be an unrestricted free agent, while Lepisto and Byers will be eligible for restricted free agency. In 45 games this season with Columbus, Klesla has three goals and seven assists for 10 points. Byers, who was acquired by the Blue Jackets from the New York Rangers this past November in exchange for Chad Kolarik, has 12 goals and 22 assists for 34 points and 120 penalty minutes in 64 games with Hartford/Connecticut and Springfield of the AHL. Upshall has 16 goals and 11 assists for 27 points in 61 games with the Coyotes, while Lepisto has four goals and seven assists for 11 points in 51 games. Not a bad deal for both teams, as it addresses needs for both of them. The Coyotes get a shutdown defender in Klesla who can play a lot of minutes and also some much needed defensive depth with the current injuries to Ed Jovanovski and Adrian Aucoin. In Upshall, the Blue Jackets get some offensive depth on the wing, as well as a fiery player even though he is a bit prone to injury. Lepisto will bring some offensive depth and puckmoving skill to the Columbus blueline, which will help with the loss of Klesla. Byers will likely play the rest of the season in the minors and won't make an impact on the Phoenix roster.

Capitals Acquire Dennis Wideman for Jake Hauswirth, Draft Pick

The Washington Capitals announced today that they have acquired defenseman Dennis Wideman in exchange for prospect center Jake Hauswirth and a third round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. Wideman has one more year left on his current contract and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, while Hauswirth has one more year remaining on his entry-level deal. In 61 games so far this season, Wideman has nine goals and 24 assists for 33 points, while Hauswirth has 10 goals and four assists for 14 points in 37 games with South Carolina of the ECHL. Not a bad move for the Capitals, as Wideman will bring lots of offensive depth to the team's blueline. He can also log lots of minutes and is good on the power play. With Mike Green currently sidelined indefinitely with a head injury, the need for another offensive blueliner in Washington was important. For the Panthers, they get a marginal prospect in Hauswirth who has some bottom-six forward skill, but is still a few seasons away from landing a regular NHL roster spot.

Thrashers Acquire Dvorak from Panthers for Bergfors, Rissmiller

In the first trade on Trade Deadline Day, the Atlanta Thrashers have acquired right wing Radek Dvorak from the Florida Panthers in exchange for right wing Niclas Bergfors and left wing Patrick Rissmiller. Dvorak and Rissmiller will be unrestricted free agents this summer, while Bergfors will be eligible for restricted free agency. In 53 games with the Panthers, Dvorak has seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points. Bergfors has 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points in 52 games with the Thrashers, while Rissmiller has no points on only one game. He has spent the majority of the season with Lake Erie of the AHL. This trade works for both teams. Dvorak brings plenty of two-way skill, lots of experience on the penalty kill, and veteran offensive depth to the Thrashers as they make a push for the playoffs. The Panthers get a young scorer in Bergfors to help them in their rebuilding process. Despite struggling in Atlanta this season, he has plenty of offensive potential and could become a steady scorer for Florida. Rissmiller brings veteran offensive depth down the wing, but could continue to play in the minors for the rest of the season, depending on how many players the Panthers deal throughout the day.

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The Thrashers also acquired a fifth round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft from the Panthers in the trade.