As we inch closer to the 2011 NHL Draft, things are heating up with player movement. In the biggest move of the off-season so far, the Philadelphia Flyers have traded Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Jakub Voracek, a first-round pick and a third-round pick.
However surprising this move may be, it does make sense. The Philadelphia Flyers are in desperate need of a strong number one goalie, and they will look to sign Ilya Bryzgalov, whose rights they acquired from Phoenix two weeks ago, on July 1. But in order to afford the netminder, some salary had to be dumped.
In November, 2010, Carter signed a $58 million contract extension which would have kept him in Philly for 11 more years. Now, it seems, the goal scoring winger will have the opportunity to play alongside Rick Nash and help the Blue Jackets turn things around.
Last season, Carter posted 36 goals and 30 assists in 80 games. His efforts will be a huge bonus to a team that finished with the third fewest goals for in the Western Conference in 2010-11.
What are your thoughts on the Blue Jackets latest acquisition?
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