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Before the New York Islanders had a chance to officially tab John Tavares the No. 1 overall pick as the NHL draft commenced on Friday evening, there were reports that a more surprising announcement was about to be made. That announcement, of course, turned out to be the trade that sent All-Star defenseman Chris Pronger from Anaheim to Philadelphia. Some have described the blockbuster deal as a panic move by the Flyers, while others have gone so far as to hype Philly as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender next season. One thing is clear, the Flyers paid a big price in order to acquire a player who has just one season remaining on his contract, but those who say Philadelphia gave up too much to nab Pronger may be speaking too soon. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren sent forward Joffrey Lupul, top defensive prospect Luca Sbisa... [read full story]
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