samirjaver Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=663885 Capitals Acquire Martin Erat and Michael Latta from Nashville ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have acquired forwards Martin Erat (mahr-TIHN EE-rat) and Michael Latta (MIGH-kuhl LA-tuh) from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Filip Forsberg, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Erat, 31, has recorded 21 points (four goals, 17 assists) and 26 penalty minutes in 36 games with Nashville this season. He ranked tied for first on Nashville in points and led the team in assists at the time of the trade. Erat ranked second among Nashville forwards in time on ice per game (18:55) and tied for second among Nashville forwards in power-play time on ice per game (2:41). He was named an alternate captain for Nashville this season. The native of Trebic, Czech Republic, currently ranks second in Nashville franchise history in career points (481), goals (163), assists (318), games played (723), game-winning goals (26) and ranks third in power-play goals (42). He recorded a career-high 58 points (19 goals, 39 assists) last season for Nashville and has eclipsed the 50-point plateau in five of the last six seasons. The three-time 20-goal scorer has represented the Czech Republic in the World Championships (three times), World Junior Championships (twice) and the Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and 2010. The 6’, 196-pound forward has registered 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) in 46 career playoff games with Nashville, ranking second in playoff scoring, games played, assists and fourth in goals in Nashville postseason history. Erat was drafted by Nashville in the seventh round (191st overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He has played all 723 of his career NHL games with Nashville. Latta, 21, ranks second on the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) in points (34) and first in assists (26) among active players. He compiled a plus-9 rating and 184 penalty minutes (led the team) in 67 games played this season. In 122 career AHL games with Milwaukee, the St. Clements, Ontario, native has recorded 23 goals, 41 assists and 286 penalty minutes. The 6’, 215-pound center was drafted by Nashville in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He will report to Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagr68 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Whoah. A forward prospect in Nashville?!?! What is this madness!? Surprised to see Erat moved; but realisitcally - Nashville is long overdue for a forward prospect of note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y0shi Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I love how it's "Filip Forsberg to Nashville" and not "Erat to Washington" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Sure glad I wore out my refresh button for that big news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks fan in chicago Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 They gave up their future and their not even in the playoffs. Bad move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Theres that Washington deal. Just 2 hours and 2 minutes late. Well done. Not sure why Washington made this deal. Erat is good, but he's just another normal 2nd line player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Wow, wonder if McPhee ever offered Forsberg for Luongo? Luongo + Raymond vs Forsberg would have been nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22Sedinery33 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Washington's GM should get fired wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I don't like this trade for Washington...not one bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I love how it's "Filip Forsberg to Nashville" and not "Erat to Washington" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksHockey11 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Quick question: How do they do a trade after the deadline? it it due to his NTC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 This is one that hurts, If I was Gillis I would have offered a lot to obtain this. Very sad day today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naslund.is.king Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Wow i like both those prospects.. Mistake by washington not for now but in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Caps love trading their prospects away as much as we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Good trade for Nashville IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Should have been Lou! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Bad trade for capitals Imo. Could've gotten Erat for less. Plus where is he gonna play? The team has lots of forwards already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I guess the next question is, what would it take to get Forsberg out of Nashville on draft day haha Booth + 3rd Schreoder + 2nd Forsberg Gaunce Jensen on a line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Great trade for Nashville. Forsberg is going to be a stud! What is Washington's GM smoking? If you're going to trade a first rounder who was ranked top 5, at least get someone better than friggen Erat! Forsberg alone for Pominville is better than what Minny gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magikal Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nashville is laughing right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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