Dustin Brown: The Player All Teams Need

Your an NHL GM. Your goal: To Win. First things first, you need great leadership. How about L.A Captain Dustin Brown?

This guy is great for the league. Not only is he a great player on the ice, with the ability to get 60+ points a year, he gives back to the world outside of hockey. He uses social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to reach out and give back to the community, and the world.

Dustin loves his fans. He does regular ticket give aways to his many loyal fans in L.A. He responds to them. He interacts with them in the community. Doesn't matter if the person is 4 or 94, he loves them no matter what.

With the recent devastation in Japan, Dustin donated $1 for every new follower he received during a time period. According to his twitter, he got over 8000 new followers. I did not see that from any other professional athlete, and that's what makes Brown's agent, Scott Norton, very proud of his clients. If every single NHLER did that, imagine how much money would be raised for terrible disasters like the one in Japan?

He has been the leagues best checker for a few years now, leading the league in that category. He donates money for every check he does every season to a local charity in L.A. Trust me, that's a lot of money.

And it's not only his off ice help that has him loved by many. A former 60 point scorer, he has a long time left in the NHL, and Kings fans are already rejoicing for their captain. He is part of a youth movement in L.A. Brian Burke and the rest of the United States National Olympic hockey team management squad were so impressed with him that he was chosen as an alternate captain on Team USA At the 2010 olympics, where he won silver medal.

He is a great model athlete for all sports. I think if all athletes in all sports looked at what he does on and off the ice, the world would be a greater place. Dustin, keep up the great work!


Check him out on twitter @DustinBrown23

Syko

AN HOUR LEFT!!

Ok will we see a bunch of deals during the last hour? Here are the deals since Noon:

Bryan Allen To Carolina. Panthers get Sergei Samsonov...

Phoenix Sent Scottie Upshall and Sami Lepisto to Columbus for Rostislav Klesla and Dane Byers.

Shawn Belle to to Colorado. Edmonton gets Kevin Montgomery.

Chris Campoli To Ottawa for Ryan Poultny and A Second Rounder

Brad Winchester To Ducks For 3rd Rounder

Jason Arnott To Caps?

Dustin Penner Teubert, 1st Rounder and 3rd rounder

JM LILES

Toronto is out of the race. A Buffalo source says they will make a push to get him closer to the 3pm deadline.
Hawks

Blackhawks close to deal for D...

Canucks
Barret Jackman in play with Canucks.

Arnott

One source told me Arnott doesn't want to be dealt to Montreal and he wants to go To Washington. He also said that The Caps may not have much interesst in him.

JP DUMONT
Habs Have Interest in Him right now. May easily become a Hab Today. They are interested in Andrei Kostitsyn, but the Canadiens also want Ryan Ellis.

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More Rumors With A Few Hours Left

Ok So Here is the only OFFICIAL deal so far....


Thrashers Get Radek Dvorak and a 5th rounder for Niclas Bergfors and Patrick Rissmiller.

Dennis Wideman To Caps for Jake Haswirth and third round pick in 2011



Spezza....

Ottawa is taking calls on their best player.

Konopka.....

It's a matter of time  Anaheim will trade for him. It will mean the Ducks officialy become a Boxing League.

Smid.....

He's the most wanted D Right Now.

Hemsky......

Eric Duhatschek stated that the package for Ales Hemsky would have to include Wayne Simmonds, a 1st and a prospect.

Richards.....

To Rangers is very close. It may include sending Del Zotto and Dubinsky to Dallas.

Arnott......

Montreal and New Jersey may be close....

Weiss....

Very Unlikely hes traded.

Kadri....

According to Howard Berger,  "Kadri possibly in play, but only as part of package for true No. 1 centre. Same with first-rounders."

Oduya.........

Montreal looks like the leading team.


Wild, Flyers

Minnesota Wild forwards Chuck Kobasew or Andrew Brunette could be on the Flyers radar


Update Around 2

Arnott Leaving Jersey? Dumont Leaving Nashville?

Chris Phillips......

Ottawa is still trying to get contract done.... If nothing happens by the end of tonight, expect him to be dealt.

Montreal........

It was believed JP Dumont would be traded to the Canadiens for Andrei Kostitsyn.... So far nothing but I think Montreal would want more in return, like Ryan Ellis. With no interest in Phillips anymore, the Canadiens are still searching for a D. Klesa from Columbus and Bogosian from Atlanta come to mind.


Clarke MacArthur.......

Nashville seems very interested.... I think Dumont and Ellis may go through... If no deal is done tonight, he will most likely be done.

Brad Richards........

It's all over the place

JM Liles........

Rangers are now in the hunt, which is odd. They got McCabe yesterday.

Update: Liles is willing to waive his NTC to join The Blue Jackets, who, yesterday, said the had too many Defenceman.

Kings.......

Most likely done according to Kings source. But.... You never know.

Arnott.....

He wants out. But who will take him?

Il update more tomorrow. Remember to follow me on twitter @Sykoshockeyshow

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Seabrook Signs Extension; 24 Hours Until Deadline

Today Brent Seabrook signed a 5 year deal, worth $29m. There was speculation he would be traded. Even though that's still not out of the question, it's highly unlikely now.

Brad Richards.......

The Kings seem pretty serious about getting him. I'm thinking if Hemsky is not traded there, it's Richards. He can give the immediate help. He has won a cup before so he should be able to mentor the younger players, while Also scoring. Rangers are talking to Stars but not much is going on.

Zach Bogosian.........

The Islanders, Habs, Pens and Leafs seem like the teams interested. The Islanders have a very week D core and is looking at trading Rob Schremp. The Habs main defense are injured, and are no longer going after Chris Phillips. The Pens and Leafs have lost their top D to trades, so they are looking for some support.

Jason Arnott.........

80% chance he's dealt. I've heard Philly, Montreal, Pittsburgh and Caps have some interest, but if Zheredev is traded, he will more likely be sent to Philly. BUT... The Flyers will need to make some cap room. JVR Was sent down.

Chris Neil.....

Montreal seems to be the favorite. Trade Tom Pyatt for him.

JP Dumont......

Dumont is scratched for today's game and says he's willing to waive his NTC to go to Montreal.....

Ales Hemsky.....

I'm hearing him to Rangers for Dubinsky and Del Zoto. If they get that chance, do it.

Dustin Penner........

The Wild seem like the favorite here. Chuck Kobasaw and A third rounder being rumored to be heading to the Oil.

That's it. For now.

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