I’ve been taking a sabatical from the computer the last few days — startin gyesterday — and I’ve just become aware of Jay Feaster’s latest move:
My very first reaction to this is: “Say What?!” simply because I do not know O’Brien.
But seeing he is a 23 year old with a +5 in 62 games at the NHL, he is obviously a long range acquisition as to a short term fix. I like that aspect of the trade. I already noted a few days ago that the Lightning need to not only strengthen themselves for a playoff run but put themselves in a position to deal with pending free agency from Lightning defensivemen. I believe this move accomplishes that…
But it is certain to disappoint some fans who would like a name brought in — someone who is a polished veteran — not a up-and-comer.
