Trade Deadline Recap

Ok kiddies, the biggest sporting event since the Super Bowl has come and gone, so let's recap, shall we?

The Pens started the wheeling and dealing on Feb. 26 when they acquired winger Chris Kunitz and prospect Eric Tangradi of the Ducks for defenseman Ryan Whitney. Kunitz has been stellar so far in a Penguins uniform recording three goals in three games (all victories).

They were quiet until earlier today when they plucked RW Craig Adams off of the waiver wire from the Blackhawks. The 31 year old has 2 goals, but brings toughness as well as playoff experience. (Won the Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006.)

Shortly before they sent Bill Thomas to the Baby Pens.

Next, Shero made a minor league move. He acquired St. Louis Blues defenseman Andy Wozniewski for Danny Richardson. Wozniewski will start at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, but is capable of playing in the NHL. We could see him up before the end of the season.

Next came the biggest move of the day, Shero was able to steal Islanders captain Bill Guerin for a conditional draft pick. This is how it works...If the Pens fail to make the playoffs, the Isles recieve a 5th round pick. If the Pens make the playoffs, then they would give up a 4th round pick. Lastly, if the Pens make it out of the 1st round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, then Shero would send over their 3rd round pick. So at worst, the Pens give a 3rd round pick for a top line winger that is a proven goal scorer, and someone who has also won a Stanley Cup. (1995 with New Jersey)

The day ended quietly with Miro Satan being assigned to the Baby Pens after clearing waivers.