Yesterday, around noon, the announcement was made that the Carolina Hurricanes had traded Andrew Ladd to the Chicago Blackhawks for Tuomo Ruutu. The trade was an exchange of "once-promising" young players, with each team hoping that the change of scenery will help reinvigorate the players involved. Also, the Hurricanes needed someone capable of playing the center position since the loss of team captain Rod Brind'Amour to a knee injury.
It was a trade that made a lot of sense. But that's not why I am writing this entry.
Why am I writing this entry?
Ruutu was in the lineup for the Hurricanes last night. As someone who grew up watching the NBA, that astounds me. NBA players often take 3 or 4 days to "adjust" to their new surroundings. Some take that long just to report to their new team.
Ruutu was on the ice for the Hurricanes, only 7 or 8 hours after the trade was announced. He arrived at the RBC 15 minutes before gametime, had an assist, delivered several crushing hits, and needed 40 stitches to close a gash on his forehead from a shot he took in the third period.
Welcome to Raleigh, Mr. Ruutu!
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