Prospal Comes Full Circle

The Flyers have traded for Vinny Prospal.

In 1993, he was a 3rd round pick by the Flyers. In the 1996-97 season, he made his debut for the team, but two years later, he was traded for Ottawa. 10 years later after a couple of stops in the Sunshine State, he's back.

Philadelphia sent D prospect Alexandre Captain Picard and a conditional 2009 draft pick to Tampa for Prospal after their victory against Buffalo. Prospal has 29 goals and 57 points in 62 points this season, playing on a line with Vinny Lecavlier and Martin St. Louis. He was a bit of a late bloomer, and now that he's become a pretty good player, the Flyers are hoping he can provide a spark playing with Danny Briere and get this team to the playoffs.

Picard could become a good puck mover, and all things considered last year, he did a good job for the Flyers. He wasn't ready to play, but he showed a little promise. However, he wasn't good enough to be deemed untouchable, and he was moved for Prospal, who will likely just be a rental player.