Many Nordique fans woke up today to find out that their Captian Dougie Hamilton had been traded to the Nasville Predators in exchange for forward Alexander Radulov. Within mins of the announcement, Twitter was lit a fire with mixed emotions:
"What in the Actual FUCK? A 33 year old forward for a 26 year old corner stone D-man? I'm going back to bed"
"First Crosby. And now Radulov????? With Arvidsson??????? Pinch me I must be dreaming"
Yes Sports Fans, you read that 2nd tweet correct. Since the last time we reported on the Nordique organization, GM Walsh was able to get his hands on a true #1 Center in Sidney Crosby, who was also named the New Captain of the Nordiques shortly after the Hamilton trade. In his short stint with the Bolts, Crosby was only able to put up 1 goal to go along with 6 assists in 12 games played. What was even more surprising was his -7. Since coming to Quebec though those numbers has changed drastically. Through 17 games, Sid has been collecting points at a career high of 1.47 PtsPG. When asked about the sudden change in production, Sid the Kid had only one word for reporters: "Poutine"
An important matchup faces the Nordquies tonight as they stroll into Leaf Nation having lost 4 of their last 5 games, but have been able to collect 5 out of the 10 possible points. The last time these two teams met, it resulted in a 4-2 win for T-Dot. But Quebec has a completely redefined lineup as none of Crosby, Klingberg or Radulov were with the team, along with the young starting goalie phenom of Ukko-Pekka Luukonen. Be sure to tune in at 730 EST!