Today Philadelphia Flyers have struck a deal with Tampa Bay Lightinings acquiring defencemen Keith Ballard and F Frans Nielsen in exchange for defencemen Theo Peckham and forward Michal Handzus.It was a 2 for 2 player swap. The Flyers needed an upgrade on defence and they got it in Keith Ballard. " We felt that Keith will bring his A game next season as he was under the dog house alot last season, Here he gets an oppurtunity to play with some great offensive defencemen." Last season Keith Ballard posted 5 points ( 2g, 3A) in 65 games last season, while sitting out 17 games with injuries. Frans Nielsen was another added piece in the trade. " We needed a 2nd line center, and we see Nielsen getting the oppurtunity to excel with Lupul and James van Riemsdyk, we look forward to the beginning of the season and see what this team is made of." Frans Nielsen recorded 44 points ( 13 g, 31 A) in 71 games last season.
GM MagnificentHank also wished Michal Handzus and Theo Peckham good luck with their new team in Tampa.
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