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Found June 26, 2009 on All Things Philly Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Flyers acquire defenseman Chris Pronger
TEAMS: Philadelphia Flyers,  Anaheim Ducks,  Florida Panthers
PLAYERS: Chris Pronger,  Jay Bouwmeester,  Joffrey Lupul,  Luca Sbisa
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It was pretty well known that the Flyers wanted to bring in a defenseman this offseason to shore up their blueline, and it looks like they have succeeded in doing just that. The Flyers, who were thought to be heavy on the trail of Jay Bouwmeester of the Florida Panthers, changed gears and instead have traded for Chris Pronger of the Anaheim Ducks, getting him for Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa and two first round draft picks ('09 and '10). Pronger, 34, is a 15 year NHL veteran and an elite...
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  • Enriquefed
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    Enriquefed said June 26, 2009

    That's a BIG price to pay for Pronger, who is getting older. Was it worth it?

    • greenisback replied June 26, 2009

      if it would have involved jones instead of sbisa then yeah its worth it but giving up sbisa who is a young promising player is a little much...good for the short term

  • clmech said June 27, 2009

    Thats an awful lot to give up for a 34 year old with one year left on his contract. Not sure the front office is making a lot of good decisions these days.
  • HarryPotter
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    HarryPotter said June 27, 2009

    we're gonna break crosby's vag in half

  • greenisback said June 27, 2009

    The flyers are going to work out an extension with pronger..if we wouldnt of given up sbisa it would be a good trade.
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