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Multiple blockbuster trades shake up CCHL in preseason
August 13th, 2017
Several teams wasted no time in preparing for this season chase for the cup. Some of the major trades were made between the Calgary Chinook and the Dayton Musicmen.
DAY trades S. Weber, A. Vermette & $10M to CGY for S. Monahan, F. Tyutin, T. Purcell, J. Pominville & CGY 10th-18, CGY 11th-18, CGY 12th-18, CGY 10th-19, CGY 11th-19 & CGY 12th-19...
DAY trades S. Crosby, A. Markov & $3.75M to CGY for A. Barkov, I. Provorov, J. Drouin, & CGY 6th-18...
DAY trades A. Panarin to CGY for Dylan Larkin, Travis Sanheim-p & DAY 2nd-19...
DAY trades J. Pavelski & DAY 3rd-19 to CGY for Evgeny Svechinov-p, CGY 7th-18, CGY 8th-18 & CGY 9th-18...
Four of Dayton's best players that help the Musicmen win the cup last season were traded to the Chinooks for up and coming youth and prospects. The Chinooks added arguably the best two way center in Crosby, Russian elite sniper in the making Panarin and seasoned veteran Pavelski to the fold. They had combined for 396 points in 82 games last season. "Thank you for the Chinooks organization in allowing me the flexibly in making trades like this" said GM Eugene Yip when introducing the new players in yesterday press conference. "The organization and I have consent that our cup winning window is now, and this should be something that show our fans that this team wants to bring the cup home for the first time to Calgary."
"Crosby despite in the league for over 10 seasons, he is only 30 and in his prime. Sidney has improved his game tremendously this few seasons, he is the best two way center in the league right now period." replied Yip "For the last few drafts we have great track records in identifying players like Larkin, Monahan, Provorov, Svechinov, Pastrnak. That's why we have assets in making trades that can benefit us today. "
"This season is going to be fun for CCHL fans. Powerhouse like the Puffins got better over the summer by getting Malkin and Hedman to their already strong roster. Teams like the Fort Erie getting Sequin, Burns, Gibson, Hamilton Tigers getting Patrick Kane, Joe Thornton. The Norsemen went from a basement team last year to a playoff team by getting Bergeron and Dubnyk. The Siberia Icecat's McDavid led team that would be the cup contender soon.
We can sense that the balance of power has shifted when the Musicmen started their fire sale. It's (a) free for all for the cup this season and I am glad the Chinooks in being part of it."
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