Skoula Flipped to Jersey

			2009/2010 NHL Statistics
To New Jersey	Position	Age	GP	Goals	Points	2010 Cap Hit	2011 Cap Hit
Martin Skoula	Defenseman	30	33	3	8	$575,000	UFA
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To Toronto	Position	Age	GP	Goals	Points	2010 Cap Hit	2011 Cap Hit
Undetermined Mid-Round Draft Pick

The Maple Leafs managed to flip Martin Skoula, who they acquired last night from the Penguins in the Alex Ponikarovsky deal, to the Devils for a mid-round draft pick, not sure which year or which round.

The Leafs are flipping cap space, which we addressed in the deal last night, so dumping Skoula gives the Leafs a little more flexibility in taking on more salary in order to get some picks.

The Devils looks to be alright under the cap, so adding a new defenseman to the system isn't a problem here.

Adding more defensemen in front of Martin Brodeur can't possibly be a bad idea. Skoula has lost a lot of value over the past few seasons, so where he actually fits in with the Devils is still a bit of a question mark.

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