http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/15/erik-johnson-and-semyon-varlamov-not-stepping-up-for-slumping-avs/ ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.com Thu, 23 May 2013 19:20:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/15/erik-johnson-and-semyon-varlamov-not-stepping-up-for-slumping-avs/comment-page-1/#comment-20430 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:11:23 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=55450#comment-20430 I’m still not sold on the Erik Johnson trade- that was a lot to give up for a questionable return. But I live in the D.C. area (Bruins fan), and let me tell you- the fans here are STILL laughing at that trade for Varlamov. A likely high-level 1st rounder and a high second for an oft-hurt, questionable-focus goalie who wanted to leave anyway? AND end up with Neuvirth and Vokoun? Mind-blowing. Makes the old Tukka Rask trade look like an even deal.

]]> http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/15/erik-johnson-and-semyon-varlamov-not-stepping-up-for-slumping-avs/comment-page-1/#comment-20322 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:02:00 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=55450#comment-20322 They traded for a backup goaltender and an offensive D whose development’s been rushed and who looked better on an already-solid D corps than he actually is. It really shouldn’t surprise them that both acquisitions are still years from their prime. They were very poor trades.

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