Hurricanes Deal Kostopoulos and Babchuk to Calgary for White and Sutter

[The Boogie Man]

RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired defenseman Ian White and forward Brett Sutter from the Calgary Flames. In exchange for White and Sutter, the Hurricanes have traded defenseman Anton Babchuk and forward Tom Kostopoulos to the Flames.

“Ian is a complete defenseman who can play in our top four, and in all situations," said Rutherford. “Brett is a young forward who is in the development stages of his professional career and gives us depth at the forward positions.

“We thank Tom and Anton for their time with the Hurricanes, and wish them well.”

White, 26, has scored two goals and earned four assists (6 points) in the Flames’ 16 games this season. He established career highs in goals (13), assists (25), points (38) and games played (83) in 2009-10, splitting the season between Toronto and Calgary. White was acquired by the Flames from the Maple Leafs on Jan. 31, 2010, along with Matt Stajan, Niklas Hagman and Jamal Mayers, in exchange for Dion Phaneuf, Fredrik Sjostrom and Keith Aulie.

The Steinbach, Man., native is in his sixth NHL season, and has notched 34 goals, 89 assists (123 points) and accumulated 208 penalty minutes in 339 career regular-season games with Toronto and Calgary. The Maple Leafs drafted White (5’10”, 200 lbs.) in the sixth round, 191st overall, of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, and he played for three seasons under Hurricanes head coach Paul Maurice while in the Maple Leafs’ organization – 2005-06 with the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Toronto Marlies, and 2006-07 and 2007-08 with the Maple Leafs.

Sutter, 23, has played in four games with the Flames this season, earning one assist and averaging 10:07 of ice time per game. The Viking, Alb., native is in his fourth professional season, and has scored one goal and earned one assist (2 points) in 18 career NHL regular-season games with Calgary. Sutter (6’0”, 200 lbs.) is currently on a conditioning stint with the Flames’ AHL affiliate Abbottsford Heat, and will report to Carolina’s AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. The Flames drafted Sutter – the older cousin of Hurricanes alternate captain Brandon Sutter – in the sixth round, 179th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

[I like Boobs]

Pretty clear message being sent to the organization that if things don't shape up that big moves are coming. Im a huge fan of both Sutter brothers (the GM and the Coach) but what was Darryl expecting when he re-signed Tanguay and Jokinen? They didn't perform at all the first time they were in Calgary so why would things be any different in the same system the second time around? Garbage is still garbage no matter what type of spin you put on it...

Not sure on Babchuck but Kostopolous never takes a night off and is always hustling. Maybe that will inspire something into the Flames lineup.

[ghjkfdhgfd]

A change for all of them is best, and maybe Ivanans can teach Kosuckalous how to fight.

[The Dougler]

Carolina with the win. White is a very underrated defenseman and it wouldn't surprise me to see Babchuk back in Russia in a year or two.

Kosto and Sutter is a wash. At least Tom won't have to fight as much in Calgary with the lineup they have

[Engbloms Tits]

Originally Posted by ghjkfdhgfd

A change for all of them is best, and maybe Ivanans can teach Kosuckalous how to fight.

from his hospital bed while still eating through a straw ?

[Mr. America]

Why the **** would we trade Kostopoulos? He's been our best forward some, most nights. Goddamn I hate this team sometimes.

[smashem]

Originally Posted by The Dougler

Carolina with the win. White is a very underrated defenseman and it wouldn't surprise me to see Babchuk back in Russia in a year or two.

Kosto and Sutter is a wash. At least Tom won't have to fight as much in Calgary with the lineup they have

Easy Carolina win here. Ad Bodie to this pretty much, And a upgrade and in awhile their really Isn't a Sutter that can not play the game and bring some grit. No Pun intended.

[I_am_Belak_2]

In case anyone is wondering... According to Bob McKenzie's Twitter, this trade has nothing to do with Sutter's recent trouble with the law. This trade was in the works before Sutter punched the cabbie. The Flames had to ask Carolina if they still wanted him.

[NickDoh]

Originally Posted by I_am_Belak_2

In case anyone is wondering... According to Bob McKenzie's Twitter, this trade has nothing to do with Sutter's recent trouble with the law. This trade was in the works before Sutter punched the cabbie. The Flames had to ask Carolina if they still wanted him.

maybe he knew he was getting traded. decided to go get tanked.

[smashem]

Originally Posted by NickDoh

maybe he knew he was getting traded. decided to go get tanked.

Nothing wrong with that all is forgiven. No probation, Just sign your Calgary Flame shirt, Auction it off Money go's to the courts. Your All Set.

[Perrott26]

Easy win Canes, Ian White's the ****.

[grits207]

Great trade by the Canes. Ian White was the only player I was atleast a little bit sad about the Leafs giving up in the Phaneuf trade. Carolina fans will like him.

[fottere via]

I can see it now at the Sutters Thanksgivng this year..


"oh yea, well at least my unlce didn't trade me for Tom "fvcking" Kostopulous. Now pass the mashed potatoes asshole!"

[nyrpack]

tk and jackman on the same team, they are guys that bring it every nite, good deal !!

[Canes13]

I'll take this trade. White is an underrated guy who can move the puck well, and I don't guess it hurts to have another Sutter on the team. I liked TK and how he brings it every night, but if it means not dealing with Babchuk's drama again this summer then I'll take it.