Trade Deadline - Who will be the movers and shakers on March 5th?
Whether you prefer the crew of Dreger, McKenzie, LeBrun, McLennan and Ward on TSN, or Marek, Kypreos, Millard, MacLean and Stellick on Sportsnet one thing we know as hockey fans is on March 5th (next Wednesday) we will all somehow be glued to one of those channels like we do every August and January 31st for football's (soccer to any Northe American readers) Transfer Deadline Day on Sky Sports News.
Stars is our daily look at the previous night's action in the NHL and who stood out amongst the rest.
Thanks to there only being two games tonight and they both started at a reasonable time this post is coming to you about 9-10 hours early.
FIRST STAR
Eric Staal - CAROLINA HURRICANES vs Ottawa Senators
Two assists and an empty netter for Eric Staal as the Canes rout the Sens 4-1. His first assist was a beauty of a feed pass to Toumo Ruutu who found himself in front of goal with just the goalie to look at. His 2nd was a straight forward pass down the wing and rookie Elias Lindholm did all the work.
SECOND STAR
Cam Ward - CAROLINA HURRICANES vs Ottawa Senators
The Senators took the lead 1:07 in to the first period. It was the 2nd shot of the game and for the Sens. So after giving up goal on two shots that early Cam Ward decided to turn into a brick wall. He saved all 34 or .972% of the rest of the shots Ottawa fired his way as captain Eric Staal led the team to the 4-1 win.
THIRD STAR
Jonas Gustavsson - DETROIT RED WINGS vs Buffalo Sabres
Like Cam Ward, Gustavsson gave up a goal in the first period and went on to slam the door in the face of the Sabres attack. Jonas finished 21/22 with a .955 SV%.
The goal, on otherwise a solid night.
Honourable Mentions
Ryan Miller once again did his best to shine bright like the diamond he is behind the turd known as the Buffalo Sabres defence. Going 31/33 with a .939 SV%.
