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NHL Trade Deadline: Are the Ducks Now a Playoff Team?

Posted 02/28/2011 - 20:06 by HockeyPolls

As the dust settles on an NHL-wide two-week trading frenzy, the Ducks find themselves with a beefed up blue-line thanks to the re-acquisition of defenseman Francois Beauchemin and more forward depth in left wingers Jarkko Ruutu and Brad Winchester.

Tragically, they also find themselves with two new goaltenders in Dan Ellis and Ray Emery.

5 Reasons Francois Beauchemin Helped To Fill a Void For The Anaheim Ducks

Posted 02/16/2011 - 16:24 by HockeyPolls

No one can really argue that the trade that brought Francois Beauchemin to Anaheim wasn't a brilliant move.  Beauchemin has already shown that he mixes well with the Anaheim defensive style of play, so what else makes this move so smart?  Here's my list of five reasons why Beauchemin being back in Anaheim is a great thing:

 

1. Return of a friendly familiar face from '07 Cup team:

NHL: Analyzing Brian Burke's Transaction Trilogy

Posted 02/15/2011 - 16:03 by HockeyPolls

Well hockey world, you knew it was coming.

Brian Burke, the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has made a series of moves, shipping the likes of Francois Beauchemin and Kris Versteeg out of town, and bringing in a few draft picks, a prospect, and some players.

Let us break down the three trades that occurred over the past week:

 

Brian Burke Deals Francois Beauchemin: Who Is Next To Go?

Posted 02/10/2011 - 09:38 by HockeyPolls

Yesterday, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke dealt veteran defenseman Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks for defensive prospect

NHL Trade Deadline: Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Francois Beauchemin

Posted 02/10/2011 - 07:01 by HockeyPolls

We all knew Brian Burke wouldn't wait for the deadline. I'm amazed it took as long as it did. But now the deal has happened. Let's analyze this amazing deal until we find a minor problem the media can blow up into a "fire Brian Burke and Ron Wilson" campaign.

To Toronto: Joffrey Lupul, Jake Gardiner and a conditional fourth-round pick.

To Anaheim: Francois Beauchemin (seriously, that's it!).

 

Anaheim Ducks' Overpopulous Defense: Who Are the Most Expendable Players?

Posted 02/09/2011 - 20:52 by HockeyPolls

With this morning's trade bringing Francois Beauchemin to Anaheim, the Ducks are currently carrying nine defenders with them.  For a team with some outstanding blueliners like Lubomir Visnovsky, Toni Lydman, young Cam Fowler and now Francois Beauchemin, what defender is the best one for GM Bob Murray to trade away?

1. Andy Sutton

Francois Beauchemin Traded To Anaheim, Joffrey Lupul Coming To Toronto

Posted 02/09/2011 - 16:44 by HockeyPolls

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has traded veteran defenseman Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks in return for a package that includes forward Joffrey Lupul, defensive prospect Jake Gardiner and a conditional fourth round draft pick in 2013.

Maple Leafs Trade Francois Beauchemin: What The Deal Means For Toronto

Posted 02/09/2011 - 16:41 by HockeyPolls

Brian Burke is at it again. 

While this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs has had it's fair share of trade rumours swirling, no one seemed to anticipate the trade that took place on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Leafs sent the highly-criticized defenseman Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks in return for forward Joffrey Lupul, defenseman Jake Gardiner and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2013. 

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Francois Beauchemin for Joffrey Lupul

Posted 02/09/2011 - 16:39 by HockeyPolls

Trade: Francois Beauchemin traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Anaheim Ducks for Joffrey Lupul, Jake Gardiner and a conditional fourth round draft pick in the 2013 Entry Draft.

NHL Trade Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Deal Francois Beauchemin Back to Ducks

Posted 02/09/2011 - 16:21 by HockeyPolls

And the first domino falls.

Brian Burke announced Wednesday that the Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt underperforming defenceman Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Joffrey Lupul, defenceman Jake Gardiner and a conditional draft pick.

Lupul, 27, has registered five goals and eight assists so far this season, which is a level down from his usual point production; however, he missed 24 games earlier in the season due to a back surgery, which is largely responsible for the drop in scoring.

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