Catching Lightning in a Bottle: A NHL 12 Tampa Bay Dynasty

[bthomp05]

Wow, fantastic start my friend. Your Stanley Cup dreams are coming closer.

[SENS_AK27]

TAMPA SWAPS PLAYERS WITH ST. LOUIS
NOVEMBER 27TH, 2011
NHL.COM

Apparently, Tampa Bay General Manager Steve Yzerman wasn't done adjusting his roster. Just 3 days after trading away Norfolk Defender Gervais, Stevie made another deal with St. Louis.

Tampa Bay acquires (LW) E. Grachev & Rights to prospect (LW) R. Tesink
St. Louis acquires (C) D. Moore

Moore was playing well on the 2nd line with Purcell and Stamkos, but was a healthy scratch in last night's game. In 20 games played so far this season more has 2 goals, and 7 assists and was Plus 14. In return the Lightning add more depth at Left Wing. Grachev is a big bodied power winger that has been having a good season in Peoria. Tesink is currently playing for the QMJHL's Saint John Seadogs, and was part of the team that won the memorial cup last year. Tesink is another big bodies Left Winger but is more of a playmaker.

[SENS_AK27]

LEAGUE NEWS - DECEMBER

Dec 3rd, 11 -
Dallas acquires (LW) M. Bell
Anaheim acquires DAL 2013 4th & 7th Pick

Dec 5th, 11 -
Tampa Bay LW B. Connolly sidelined for 2 weeks with a neck sprain after being cross checked by Ottawa's Zack Smith. R. Shannon activated.

Dec 7th, 11 -
Tampa Bay RW M. St. Louis returns after missing 18 games. Downie moved down to the 3rd line.

Dec 8th, 11 -
Tampa Bay RW E. Moreau injured in a SO Loss to the Rangers. Injury is not serious and Moreau will be day to day. Shannon is activated once again.

Dec 8th, 11 -
Steve Stamkos, who has been tearing up the league scores 4 goals on 7 shots while registering a Plus 3, as Tampa Bay routes Calgary by a score of 5-3.

Dec 17th, 11 -
Tampa Bay get some healthy bodies back in their lineup as Moreau and Connolly cleared to play. Shannon and Hall are scratched and Tyrell is sent back down to Norfolk.

On this same day, The Lightning pick up prospect (C) M. Holopainen off waivers from Phoenix.

Dec 20th, 11 -
Winnipeg acquires (LW) B. Bickell and (D) S. Montador
Chicago acquires (G) C. Mason and WPG 2013 2nd Round Pick

Phoenix claims (G) R. Emery off waivers from Chicago

Dec 23rd, 11 -
Tampa Bay Enforcer (LW) K. Brennan breaks his hand in a fight and is out indefinitely. In 28 games, Brennan has racked up an impressive 189 PIM. R. Shannon will be activated to take his spot.

Dec 27th, 11 -
Columbus acquires (D) M. Roy
Carolina acquires (D) A. Johnson


Note: I will be posting a 40 game update over the next couple of days.

[johnnyrocks]

Good updates all around the league, thanks!

[bthomp05]

Great updates, like the trades.