The Flyers made a trade for scoring depth Saturday morning, but they didn't get Kovalchuck. The Devils, who currently sit 15-points ahead of the Flyers to lead the division, have acquired the superstar. The Flyers settled for a bit less!
Ole-Kristian Tollefesen was traded to the Detroit Red Wings, along with a 2011 fifth round draft pick for forward Ville Leino. The 26-year old Fin currently has 4-goals and 3-assists in 42-games this season. Leino has not found much success in the NHL, but has potential. Last season, he scored 46-points in 56-games in the AHL playing with Grand Rapids. In 2007-08, he scored 77-points in 55-games, earning him an MVP.
Both players have been disappointments for their respective teams. Tollefesen has missed 23-games to injury and Leino has failed to become as productive as expected.
The move is suppose to give the Flyers depth, but I'm not so sure they have actually improved. With 7-points, Leino has fewer points than any other forward on the Flyers that has played in as many games. I don't see where he fits in!
As for losing Tollefesen, it's not a big deal. He has missed most of the season thus far. His departure should go unnoticed!
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