The Montral Canadiens announced today the acquisition of forward Dominic Moore from the Florida Panthers for a 2nd round draft pick in the 2011 entry draft. Moore has 8 goals and 9 assists this season in 48 games. His best season was last year when he split time with the Leafs and Sabres, picking up 13 goals and adding 32 assists in 81 games. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in 2000 and the Canadiens will be his 7th NHL club. Probably the key stat in this transaction is Moore's work on the face off's, with a 55.8% winning percentage. Moore should add some more depth to the 3rd line as he can also play the wing.I'm not going to lie, right now I'm not a fan of this deal. I don't mind Moore as a player, but giving up a 2nd round pick seems a little steep for a depth player who is a unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He bring much of the same things Glen Metropolit does...and we already have him on our team. Time will tell I guess, but I don't like the idea of giving up a pick in the first 2 rounds of any draft unless it is for someone a little more significant.
In other news, the Canadiens announced that defenceman PK Subban has been recalled from Hamilton of the AHL. Subban is tearing up the AHL, sitting 3rd among defenceman in scoring with 39 points in 52 games along with a +29 rating. This move was more than likely some insurance in case Josh Gorges is unable to play tomorrow night. To make room on the roster, Ben Maxwell has been returned to the Bulldogs.
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