Flames and Flyers make swap
03.03.06 14:25MST
Langkow and Demitra traded for Connolly, Upshall, and pick
The Calgary Flames and the Philadelphia Flyers made a late season exchange this afternoon, it has been announced. Coming from the Flyers are linemates Pavel Demitra and Edmonton native Daymond Langkow (both pictured) in exchange for Tim Connolly and winger Scottie Upshall. A 7th round pick has also been listed as going to Philadelphia.
With Demitra, Calgary is getting an offensive winger that can also play down the middle. Langkow is known as a two-way centre that can play big minutes. "We're obviously happy with the players we got today. With the new rules, the game has opened up a lot and someone like Demitra can really exploit that." Said GM Fyvie of his new winger. The GM was also keen on his new pivot Daymond Langkow. "Langkow's a really important player. He can do a lot of us up and down the lineup and gives us a lot of depth in a key area. He's an Alberta boy, has played with Iginla in the past and already has a chemistry with Demitra - they'll be playing together right away."
For the Flyers, this was a salary dump as both players have expiring contracts and the team is on the outside looking in for for the playoffs this season. Coming the other way are two players that will be under contract for the Flyers next season as they look to rebuild.
The second place Flames next play tomorrow night when they host the San Jose Sharks, who currently sit in 8th place. It is anticipated that both of Fyvie's new acquisitions will suit up for tomorrow's tilt.