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[Dark Knight]

The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired goaltender Justin Pogge from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a conditional selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

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“I heard about it (trade) and I’m pretty excited, a fresh start somewhere new, so I think it’s a good move,” Pogge told the Toronto Star over the weekend.

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[ladiesandgentlemen]

I like this move, but where in the world are we going to find him minutes in the AHL?

[TroyLoney]

The rumored trade is now official. Here's the press release:

The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired goaltender Justin Pogge from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a conditional selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Pogge, 23 (4/22/86), made his NHL debut with Toronto last season, posting a 1-4-1 record with a 4.36 goals-against average (GAA) and .844 save percentage (SV%) in seven appearances. In his NHL debut, Pogge stopped 19-of-21 shots to help lead the Leafs to a 6-2 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Dec. 22, 2008 at Philips Arena. With the victory, Pogge became the first Toronto goaltender to start and win in his NHL debut since Mar. 22, 1991 (Damian Rhodes at Detroit). The 6-3, 204-pound goaltender spent the rest of the season with the Maple Leafs’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, going 26-21-5 with a 2.70 GAA and .895 SV% in 53 appearances.

Originally selected by Toronto in the third round (90th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Pogge made his professional debut with the Marlies in 2006-07. In three AHL seasons with Toronto from 2006-09, Pogge went 71-56-11 with seven shutouts, a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 142 career appearances.

A native of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Pogge helped lead Team Canada to the gold medal at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championships in Grand Forks, ND with a record of 6-0-0, three shutouts, a 1.00 GAA and .952 SV% in six games. Among tournament leaders, he ranked first in wins, GAA and SV%. Pogge split his amateur career with Prince George (2003-05) and Calgary (2005-06) of the Western Hockey League (WHL), posting a 79-44-7 record with 20 shutouts, a 2.29 GAA and .911 SV% in 151 games. Following the 2005-06 WHL season, Pogge was named the league’s Player and Goaltender of the Year and the Canadian Hockey League’s (CHL) Goaltender of the Year

[TecKaHoLiC]

Hopefully Lake Erie I am hoping this gives a chance for these guys to play in Cleveland!

[ahtikullervo]

I this move. I believe we will see him in within 2 seasons!

[ladiesandgentlemen]

(I posted this yesterday morning in the Ducks Prospects Update thread because I was bored, so I'll put it here, too:)

Pogge is rated by HF's player projections as a 7 6.5 (journeyman #1/ backup goaltender) with a Realistic Probability Rating of C (may reach potential, could drop 2 ratings). His Talent Analysis there says:

For such a tall goalie, Pogge moves very well in his crease. He handles the puck well, and has shown he can perform at a high level behind a very green blue-line crew. His composure and confidence should serve him well in the future.

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Note: it's the exact same thing Curtis Zupke posted in his article in the OCR a little while ago...

EDIT: Now HF has changed his rating to a 6.5 C... due to being traded?

[racer34]

I like this move always been a fan of Pogge. Welcome to the flock Pogge.

[ssducks]

Our goaltending situation is going to be very interesting by the end of this season, especially if Giguere struggles again. Welcome to the Ducks Mr. Pogge.

[Dark Knight]

David McNab's expanded comments on Pogge, on the Ducks goaltending situation, where he'll play etc.:

We think Pogge is a guy can come up if needed. He can not only be the backup, but he can play games. He’s a guy that the coaches will have confidence in and can help you win games, not just play in the games.
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We got Timo Pielmeier from San Jose in the one trade, but we didn’t feel he was ready to be the third goalie. We didn’t feel Levasseur was ready to a third goalie. That was the reason we needed to go out and get somebody.

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[ladiesandgentlemen]

On where Pogge will play in the minors
We’re still working on exactly where he’ll be playing. But we’re comfortable that we’ll figure something out and he’ll play plenty.

I guess that answers my question.

Since there is no answer to it.

[Dark Knight]

I guess that answers my question.

Yeah, it's one of those "answers."

[Bryan]

seems like a solid pick-up. Murray is doing a fine job during this offseason.

[DropThePuck]

Pogge's comments from this afternoon's teleconference are now added on to the original press release.

[ladiesandgentlemen]

Pogge seems to play a similar style to Ilya Bryzgalov, and also seems to be mellow with a quick smile like Bryz.

I also really like how he's honored his fallen teammates with their initials and numbers on the back of his helmet. Seems like a good kid.

I hope we find him the perfect place to play and he regains his confidence and promise.

Welcome aboard Justin!