The Horvatian One Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Kimmo Timonen to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2015 and a conditional draft pick in 2016, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Timonen, 39 (3/18/1975), was diagnosed with blood clots last summer and has missed the entire season due to the condition, but was recently cleared to play and has been preparing for a return to the ice for the past several weeks. The 2013-14 season was Timonen’s seventh with the Flyers, over which time he recorded 38 goals and 232 assists for 270 points in 519 games. He is a five-time winner of the Barry Ashbee Trophy as the Flyers’ best defenseman, including the last three consecutive seasons, making him one of just three players (Howe, Desjardins) to win the award in three straight years. Timonen was acquired by the Flyers from Nashville, along with Scott Hartnell, on June 18, 2007 in exchange for Nashville’s own first-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft (previously acquired). He has played 1,092 NHL games over 15 NHL seasons, recording a total of 117 goals and 454 assists for 571 points. He has also appeared in five Winter Olympics for Team Finland, winning a silver medal in 2006 and bronze medals in 1998, 2010 and 2014. The Flyers return to action Saturday night when they host the New York Rangers (8PM, NBC, 97.5 FM). It’s the start of a three-game homestand that continues next week vs. Calgary on Tuesday and St. Louis on Thursday, both at 7 PM. Ticket information is available at philadelphiaflyers.com. http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=755550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 @NHLBlackhawks: The #Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Kimmo Timonen from the Philadelphia Flyers. More info on the deal: http://t.co/kLuXCBgBRb Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabychStache Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Don't get this at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow... Hawks desperate. Hope they miss the playoffs. That much for a guy who hasn't played a game?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm going to choose this thread. Apparently Oduya is out long term. Their PP just got better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 2nd and a conditional 4th. Edit: I had heard that he wanted to go back to finish (pun intended) his career in Nashville but the Franson trade put the kaibosh in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swflyers28 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Sad to see him good but all his bonus money would have screwed us with the cap. Go get your Cup Kimmo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm surprised they got him for that cheap considering what Winnik fetched. He might not have played a game but we all know what he's capable of. This just makes the Hawks stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 if there's any tread left on the tire, it could be a good pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 He's not even playing this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Keith - Seabrook Hjalmarsson - Oduya Timonen - Rozsival Wow But still no Kane. And I thought they had a whole bunch of good young D-men? Why not give them a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Damn. I really don't want to see the Hawks win yet another cup but would love to see Timonen get one. Wish he'd gone to a more likeable team like Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm surprised they got him for that cheap considering what Winnik fetched. He might not have played a game but we all know what he's capable of. This just makes the Hawks stronger. But still weaker than if they had Kane. They were a 9 with Kane, probably a 7 without him, but now an 8 with Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayRayDown Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 How do they have the cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Keith - Seabrook Hjalmarsson - Oduya Timonen - Rozsival Wow But still no Kane. And I thought they had a whole bunch of good young D-men? Why not give them a chance? Oduya's injured actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Erixon to Van for a 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 How do they have the cap? Kane on IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horvatian One Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 How do they have the cap? They placed Pat Kane on Long Term IR which opened up cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 How do they have the cap? Imagination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Panda Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Oduya on IR too so it's probably a temp fix seen as though he's 39... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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