Flyers trade Downie and Eminger to Lightning for Matt Carle

November 8, 2008 @ 12:38 am · Filed under Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning

via NHL.com:

The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have acquired 6’0″, 205-pound defenseman Matt Carle and the San Jose Sharks’ third round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Steve Eminger, Steve Downie and Tampa Bay’s fourth round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren.

“Matt Carle is a good young defenseman and we are thrilled to add a player with his abilities to our roster,” said Holmgren in making the announcement. “He will add skill and speed to our lineup and should fit in great with our team.”

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