With the 3 PM deadline coming and passing, a huge deal was completed by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They acquired star right wing Marian Hossa and left wing Pascal Dupuis from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for center Erik Christensen, right wing Colby Armstrong and prospect center Angelo Esposito along with a 1st Round Pick.

Analysis: It was rumored last night that Hossa’s likely destination would be the Canadiens. Instead, the former Senator is on his way to the Penguins to team up with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. For as good a player as he’s been, Hossa’s never fared too well in the playoffs. We’ll see how he does this time around surrounded by superstar centers.

A couple of other deals went down as well:

1.NYR acquire D Christian Backman from Stl for a 4th Round Pick.

Analysis: The Blueshirts desperately needed another defenseman with Paul Mara sidelined and get a serviceable one for a cheap price.

2.Pit acquires D Hal Gill from Tor for a 2nd Round and 5th Round pick.

Analysis: The Pens get the physical stay-at-home defenseman to bolster their blueline. Leafs do alright getting two picks in return.