1973 Week 9 Transactions

As we inch closer to the trade deadline ahead of Week 12, more deals are being struck. 

GOLD STARS ADD FAIRBANKS
The Gold Stars would make a minor move with the Edmonton Rangers to add a depth DB in place of the injured DB Michael Cope. DB Johnny Fairbanks is headed to Providence for the Gold Stars’ 5th Round Pick in 1974. Fairbanks joins his 6th different team and will likely be coming off the bench as the Gold Stars’ DB3 to start.


MONTREAL FILLS HOLE ON D-LINE WITH SARGENT TRADE
Montreal was also in need of some backup due to injuries. With DL Alan Franjkovic and DL Khalid Al-Amin out now, the team needed some help on the D-line. They would add DL Ryan Sargent from Pittsburgh for a 5th Round Pick. Sargent is near the end of his career, but should still shore up the depth in the meantime for Montreal. Pittsburgh was happy enough to part ways with Sargent as it clears a bit of cap to allow the team to potentially make more moves later. 


TORONTO AIMS TO SHAKE UP THE O-LINE, BRING IN FORMER 1ST ROUND PICK BARRETT FROM BUFFALO
Finally, a more substantial trade was made as the Toronto Steelheads would acquire OL Ty Barrett from the Buffalo Blue Wings in exchange for a 1974 3rd Round Pick. Toronto continued to try and improve their weaker O-line by bringing over a former 12th overall selection in Barrett. However, Barrett hasn’t quite lived up to the 1st Round selection, but GM Reginald McMahon, who drafted Barrett when he was in Buffalo, still believes in him and hopes he can be a part of the future. The trade also clears up some cap space for Buffalo who is expecting to make some more moves as they shake things up, where they may need to take on salary from other teams.

 

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