Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal’s second tenure in Tampa Bay is over. He has been dealt to the Flyers for Alexandre Picard. and a draft selection.
Prospal has paved hsi way out of town by performing well in a contract year as well as fueding with Lightning head coach John Tortorella. Of course, Jay Feaster lays a goose egg of sorts in this deal — more defense, Jay?
many fans are worryign this sis the begining of the end for the Lightning… Jay Feaster will not be a popular man in tampa tomorrow afternoon if the rumors remain consistent that Brad Richards will be leaving as well as Dan Boyle.
last updated February 25, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Sorriest trade of the week. Feaster could have at least gotten 2 draft picks and prospect. Instead he lays the big fat Feaster egg which we have all grown acustom to.
Picard has been solid, and then some.
This trade will only work out for Tampa Bay if the draft pick actually produces in the NHL. Otherwise, Picard (a decent defenseman) for Prospal (a consistently good scorer) isn’t worth.
Prospal is a player that is a UFA after the season that was at obvious odds with the coach. Better this than just losing him outright.