EKLUND FOR BLATNY
The Boston Bruins acquired goaltender Brian Eklund from the Tampa Bay Lightning for forward Zdenek Blatny.
What does it give the Boston Bruins
The Bruins lost Craig Anderson to waivers recently, and needed another puck-stopper for the AHL level. Eklund's arrival could help with Bruins GM Mike O'Connell's decision to trade either Tim Thomas or Andrew Raycroft before the March 9 deadline.
What does it give the Tampa Bay Lightning
Blatny is likely a short-term acquisition for the AHL's Springfield Falcons, since he's expected to return to Europe in 2006-07. However, Eklund's departure should be viewed as a vote of confidence for prospects Gerald Coleman and Jonathan Boutin.
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