The Kyle Turris Saga Ends: Center Traded To Ottawa For David Rundblad And Pick
by Carl Putnam on Dec 17, 2011 2:14 PM MST
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Kyle Turris apparently got his Christmas present a bit early this holiday season. Turris is no longer property of the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney has traded the young center to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for another young player in the form of defensemen David Runblad. GMDM also got Ottawa to throw in their 2nd round draft pick in the 2012 entry draft. The trade allows Turris a fresh start and the Coyotes to be rid of one of the two pieces of drama surrounding the franchise (ownership being the other).
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Turris has never lived up to the hype he received as the 3rd overall pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He's scored only 19 goals and 46 total points in 137 games in the NHL. He has reportedly been unhappy with how his career has been handled by the Coyotes organization and had hoped to be traded prior to the season. He was a restricted free agent this off-season and sat the beginning of the season reportedly hoping to force a trade. When one didn't materialize he eventually signed a contract last month with terms that likely made the trade easier for Maloney to make. If he can replicate his play from last year's playoffs Senators fans will be quite happy with this trade. On the other hand, if he looks like he has the majority of his career then the folks up in the Nation's Capital will be tantalized by the skill of another high draft pick who fails to realize his potential. See Alexander Daigle.
Rundblad was originally drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round of the 2009 draft. He was traded to Ottawa a year later for the 16th pick in the 2010 draft. While he has reportedly struggled this year playing for Ottawa, it should be noted he's only 21 years old and is in his first year playing hockey in North America. Also, another plus in the deal is Rundblad is still on his entry level contract. With the Coyotes organization loaded with defensemen, the Swede will likely will be given time to develop.
Update: Links to others thoughts on the trade
Senators acquire Kyle Turris from Coyotes for David Rundblad and a 2nd round pick - Silver Seven
Phoenix gets a steal in trading Kyle Turris to Ottawa - ProHockeyTalk
Don Maloney ships Turris to Ottawa for Rundblad, wins - Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
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Rundblad has struggled in Ottawa
He’s being forced to learn the North American game on the fly against top opponents due to injuries to two of the team’s top defensemen in SergeI Gonchar and Filip Kuba. He’s got top-four potential (maybe top two) but he’s not there yet. With the ‘Yotes depth, they should be able to let him develop and reap the rewards. It’s a great trade for you guys.
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GMDM does it again.
That guy is a great executive. How have we managed to hang on to him as long as we have?
by Rob1966 on Dec 17, 2011 3:36 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
Something to be said for being your own boss. Minus budget, which has been dictated by the league since bankruptcy, he’s been able to do his own thing the last couple of years.
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Best part is we will probably get to see Turris as a Senator when they come back to town in January. Wonder if there will be any hard feelings among the Coyotes faithful.
by AhwatukeeCoyote on Dec 17, 2011 3:51 PM MST reply actions
It should also be noted
That many Sens fans actually believed Rundblad would top out above Karlsson.
That’s saying something.
Also, we called him Rumball…please come up with something, ahem, better.
"I couldn't score in a brothel...couldn't finish a sandwich"
- Joe Corvo
I recommend Magic Number Seven
That was his nickname in Sweden, and it’s awesome.
Although I think Rumball is also good. You could even adapt it into Rumble.
Rumble Rundblad with the puck…
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by Peter Raaymakers on Dec 20, 2011 9:10 AM MST up reply actions
Good for both sides
Turris will take some time but the guy has amazing hands around the net and decent size. His biggest problem has been his immaturity and his inability to buy into a defense-first system the payroll strapped Coyotes are forced to play. He should do better in Ottawa. Phoenix is hoping in Rundblad they get another Ekman-Larsson, a Swedish defenseman on similar size and game who is flourishing this season after spending a year struggling to pick up the North American game last season. E-L is now a top 4 defenseman, good on both ends and already has 6 goals and 5 assists while providing solid defense.
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