Flames Acquire Bouwmeester, Prust
June 27, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Calgary Flames, NHL, News, Trades
I’ll get the details of the less interesting deal out of the way. The Calgary Flames have traded Jim Vandermeer to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Brandon Prust, who was originally drafted by the team back in 2004 and played in 35 games over two seasons before being dealt away.
The Flames also acquired the rights to Jay Bouwmeester who was traded by the Florida Panthers today in exchange for Jordan Leopold and a 2009 third-round draft pick.
“I’m as confident (in getting him signed) as any other time I go into any other negotiation,” said Calgary GM Darryl Sutter. “He’s …read more
