The Philadelphia Flyers continued their tumultuous salary-shedding week with yet another trade, this time sending off center Darroll Powe to the Minnesota Wild for a third-round pick in the 2013 draft. The move marks the third Flyer to change uniforms in the last four days.
Philadelphia Flyers Trade Darrell Powe To Wild For 2013 3rd Round Pick
Powe played a career high 81 games with Philadelphia last season, scoring seven goals and notching 10 assists. The 25-year Canadian never quite found a chance to break through with major minutes for the team after being drafted in 2008.
Regardless, for Flyer’s fans the deal surely stings a tad bit more coming on the heels of the unexpected dumping of captain Mike Richards. On the other side of that coin, the Wild faithful seem to be in favor of the move, as evidenced by the fine folks at Hockey Wilderness.
Philly fans seem to love the guy, and after watching some video, I think I know why. Many of the videos on Youtube feature Powe in borderline hits. Not saying they are dirty, but I can certainly see why players would hear footsteps.
For better or for worse, the Minnesota Wild are headed to a youth movement, and this is another step. I sit in favor of this trade, as if that matters to anyone. Small price, young, gritty player who can hit. Put him on a line with Clutterbuck, and watch people beg to get off the ice.
All things considered, it is likely that this will not be the last rumbling we hear from Philadelphia. The team has shifted towards a major transition period, and only time will tell what happens as the off-season continues.
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