Brad Richards is traded to the Dallas Stars.

That's a nice pickup for SJ as long as they can re-sign him.

This is a great deal for Dallas. They get Richards and Holmqvist for Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern and Jussi Jokinen

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Here're the details on Richards trade:

Tampa sends Richards and G Holmqvist to Dallas for G Smith, C Halpern, and F Jussi Jokinen.

The Sens picked up former Wing Martin Lapointe for a 6th round pick. I like this move for Ottawa. They're able to add some grit for only the price of a late 6th rounder.

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Adam Foote has just been traded back to the Avs. No details yet on who or what is going back in return.

Edit: The pick is a conditional 1st round pick based on the Avs making the playoffs this year and a second pick if the Avs are able to re-sign Foote. Wow, a first rounder for the 37 year old Foote? Plus the potential for a 2nd pick. That seems a bit steep to me.

Former (and rumoured to be soon returning) Detroit Red Wing Sergei Federov has just been traded to the Caps.

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Edit: Columbus gets D-man prospect Theo Ruth in the deal

Avs also traded for FLA (D) Ruslan Salei

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I'm not trusting any of these Canadian outlets...

Good thinking. They couldn't possibly know anything about hockey up there. They probably get all of their info from carrier penguins.