Simon Gagne Traded to Tampa Bay

by Bruce Ciskie

Filed under: Flyers, Lightning, Eastern

The Tampa Bay Lightning are quickly developing into a very dangerous offensive team.

Busy first-year general manager Steve Yzerman made a potentially huge move Monday, acquiring veteran forward Simon Gagne from the Philadelphia Flyers. The Lightning give up tough defenseman Matt Walker and a fourth-round draft pick to make the deal happen. The trade was first reported by Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News.

The Flyers get what they wanted, which was much-needed salary cap relief. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay now has a forward to add to what has become a solid top six.

 

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