11:35 a.m. And we have finally have our first blockbuster of the day. The package is reportedly Sharks winger Steve Bernier and a first-round pick.
11:50 a.m. Analysis: Not a bad deal for the Sharks if you ask me... They give up a first-round pick and a good young winger in return for a guy who can really help their 20th-ranked power play. Bernier will be just 23 next month and has already proven he can score in this league (15 goals last year, 13 so far this year). Still, the Sabres are in the thick of a playoff race and it's too bad they had to give up Campbell, who was due to be an unrestricted free agent and couldn't come to terms on a new deal to stay in Buffalo.
Bernier will certainly help them long-term, but short-term, this is a great trade for a Sharks team with legitimate Stanley Cup dreams.