Quebec busy on the trade market

In a flurry of trades on thursday Quebec saw many familiar faces leave the city in order to secure a better future for the franchise. Olaf Kolzig was shipped off to Seattle in light of their goaltending troubles they have been happening there. The Seattle GM was quoted in saying "Kolzig brings a lot of experience and leadership to our club and we hope to make a push for the playoffs now we a one-two punch in net." In return Quebec gets a 2nd rounder in the 2007 draft and helps dump some salary for future free agent signings in the summer. This will give Micheal Garnett a good opportunity to get some NHL experience as he has proven to be capable on the Chicago farm team in the AHL.

Only a couple hours later did Quebec trade again, this time with Edmonton. With a lot of depth at the right wing, and Edmonton needing a right winger, it only made sense. In return for sending Mike Johnson and Seattle's 2007 2nd round pick, Quebec receives the nimble and offensive, young center Michael Cammalleri. "Mike Johnson will be missed on the penalty kill but felt it was a necessary sacrifice to make in oder to receive such a capable offensive force for our second line" the Quebec GM was quoted earlier today. This leaves a little more room at center for Quebec and look for one of the younger centers to be sent down to the baby Nordiques in order to develop.

There have been rumors that there is a pending trade with Boston concerning Quebec sending Pavel Kubina plus a young center for a young defenceman and picks in return but the proper papers have not been sent in yet.

The future is looking bright for Quebec, and we can only look forward to this years draft.