Ducks Acquire McGrattan, Zimmerman from Bruins for Laliberte, Chaput

The Anaheim Ducks announced late Sunday evening that they have acquired right wing Brian McGrattan and defenseman Sean Zimmerman from the Boston Bruins in exchange for right wing David Laliberte and center Stefan Chaput. All four players will be free agents this summer. In 39 games this season with Providence of the AHL, McGrattan has five points and 97 penalty minutes. Zimmerman, who the Bruins acquired from the Florida Panthers this past December, has four points in 30 games with Providence and Rochester of the AHL. Laliberte, who was acquired by the Ducks from the Philadelphia Flyers this past November, has 18 points and 52 penalty minutes in 48 games with Adirondack and Syracuse of the AHL. Chaput, who was acquired by the Ducks from the Carolina Hurricanes this past November, has 10 points in 47 games this season with Charlotte and Syracuse of the AHL. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as all four players will likely play out the rest of the season in the minors. Laliberte does have some upside, so he could end up being a good acquisition for the Bruins, whereas Chaput will just bring offensive depth for Providence. For the Ducks, McGrattan and Zimmerman will bring lots of grit and toughness at their respected positions in Syracuse.

Flyers Acquire Syvret, Bordson from Ducks for Laliberte, Maroon

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have acquired defenseman Danny Syvret and center Rob Bordson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for right wing David Laliberte and left wing Patrick Maroon. Of the four players involved in the trade, only Syvret has played in the NHL this season, scoring one goal and one assist in six games. All four players will be free agents next summer. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as all four players will likely spend most of this season in the minors. The only exception is Syvret, who could see time with the Flyers if injuries should mount on their blueline.

Flyers Re-Sign Forward Laliberte

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that they have re-signed right wing David Laliberte to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 11 games last season with the Flyers, he had two goals and one assist for three points. He also appeared in 66 games with Adirondack of the AHL, scoring 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 points. Not a bad depth signing for Philadelphia, as Laliberte works hard on the ice and has some offensive upside. However, given the team's depth on offense for next season, he will likely spend most of next season in the minors, but could see some NHL action if there are any injuries.