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Well, well, well. Stillman and Commodore are off to Ottowa in trade for Joe Corvo and Patrick Eaves. As the only “big” trade in the NHL yet, this thing is getting a lot of press. Lots of analysis here and here.

One of the games everyone plays when these trades take place is the “who won the trade” game. Here’s my take on that:

Ottawa: They get recent Cup experience, a top-six forward and a top-four defense man, and tighten things up for a real run for the cup.

Carolina: They get a puck-moving defense man in Corvo (something sorely lacking), and a potentially solid forward in Eaves (if he can stop getting injured constantly). Even better, both Stillman and Commie will be free agents at the end of the season, so Carolina could potentially grab them right back after the Sens cup run.

The Winner: Cory Stillman, with a real chance to grab a third Cup ring in 4 years (2004 w/ Tampa Bay, 2006 w/ Carolina).