Hockey Central Trade Tracker

Jim Kelley: Don’t expect Martin Gerber to be a fixture in Toronto for long. The Leafs picked him off the waiver wire because Vesa Toskala is now out for the remainder of the season and because Justin Pogge needs to get regular playing time be it with the Leafs or the Marlies. GM Brian Burke will sort out his goaltending issues in the off-season, but none of the above are the Leafs goalie of the future. Rest assured the Senators are happy to have Gerber off the books.

Jim Kelley: This trade looks balanced with the second-round pick going Ottawa’s way, but the Blue Jackets may have the edge. Columbus gets Antoine Vermette, a forward who has struggled this season but has a quality reputation and he can win faceoffs, something that’s been an issue in Ohio. The Sens get a decent goaltender, but one that’s had injury issues this season and who lost his job to Steve Mason. Columbus likely isn’t done and will look for a goalie prospect for their system. Wade Dubielewicz and Dan LaCosta are there, but aren’t the answer behind Mason.