That's a good trade for both teams IMO. Both team move a bad contract to take one they can live with. Smart trade.

San Jose Sharks make this trade to unload an anchor of a contract that was supposed to get us some points for at least one more season but instead Niemi has bolted to the KHL and that $5.5 million cap hit for another 4yrs seems too heavy for our franchise to carry. I know the boys in Buffalo are laughing that they unloaded Antti sooner than later.

I am totally feeling like lady luck is on my side. I also thought Niemi had at least 1-2 seasons left in him as a mentor to a younger goalie but with so many young goalies knocking on the NHL's door these days it was a matter of time before Niemi saw the writing on the wall and jumped the Atlantic to extend his career.

HAHA AntMan has my vote for NHL Commish!

Buffalo agrees to this trade. We are moving two older goaltenders for future starters. We're investing in the future and like the return. Ultimately, we were not impressed with the Montreal tandem during the time we owned them. GL to SJ.