News"The LA and Columbus deals were closed within minutes of each other," recalls Flyers President Paul Holmgren, who was the general manger behind both deals. "We closed out the Richards trade with the Kings and, before we could even register the paperwork on the deal with the League, Howson was ready to finalize a deal for Carter." The components of the LA and Columbus trades would shape the Flyers' roster for years to come. Less well-known, however, is the scouting back story of two deals. But let's start from the very beginning on how and why the deal was made... Regardless of...…News"The LA and Columbus deals were closed within minutes of each other," recalls Flyers President Paul Holmgren, who was the general manger behind both deals. "We closed out the Richards trade with the Kings and, before we could even register the paperwork on the deal with the League, Howson was ready to finalize a deal for Carter." The components of the LA and Columbus trades would shape the Flyers' roster for years to come. Less well-known, however, is the scouting back story of two deals. But let's start from the very beginning on how and why the deal was made... Regardless of...WW…