The Crazy Conditions of Canadiens’ 1st Round Pick From Flames Trege Wilson | August 23, 2022 With the news of Carey Price going on long-term injury reserve (LTIR) and possibly having surgery again, the Montreal Canadiens traded with the Calgary Flames to acquire Sean Monahan. Along…
Revisiting Matt Martin’s Trade to the Islanders Mike Fink | August 13, 2022 Matt Martin has always represented what it means to be a New York Islander. The work he does off the ice matches his on-ice production as one of the best…
Worst Colorado Avalanche Trades THW Archives | July 19, 2022 The Colorado Avalanche used to be known for a lot of things. Championship caliber hockey, fierce competition and, of course, a front office that could pull off some of the…
Oilers’ Best Draft Day Trades in Franchise History Brian Swane | June 24, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers currently have four picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but there’s a good chance that will change over the course of Friday and Saturday. Related: 2022 NHL…
The 2015 Lightning-Islanders Trade That Shaped Both Franchises Eugene Helfrick | June 11, 2022 After reaching the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, then Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman decided to take an active approach to continue building his already strong roster. To do…
Penguins Have Mastered the Art of Trading 1st-Round Pick THW Archives | June 5, 2022 The modern NHL has taught us that first-round picks are as valuable as gold, but the Pittsburgh Penguins don’t see it that way. Instead, they’ve seen their first-round picks as…
Anaheim Ducks’ 5 Worst Trades in Franchise History Eddy Jones | May 14, 2022 The Anaheim Ducks have a history of making trades. Here are five trades that we’ve labelled as the worst of the worst. 5. Beauchemin for Gardiner and Lupul Feb. 11,…
Bruins That Got Away: Kris Versteeg Scott Roche | May 13, 2022 Trading away young players can be a tough decision for any general manager. The unknown at the time of the deal sometimes can be either the right decision or the…
Team Grades: Winners & Losers of an Action-Packed 2022 Deadline Jake Zrihen | March 22, 2022 The NHL Trade Deadline is often criticized for lacking the excitement that fans anticipate, but the 2022 edition exceeded expectations. The sheer number of trades was astounding, with 33 trades…
Lightning and Senators Make Hockey Trade by Swapping Paul for Joseph Eugene Helfrick | March 21, 2022 After the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Brandon Hagel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, it felt like that would be general manager (GM) Julien BriseBois’ definitive move of the deadline.…
Lightning’s Blockbuster Trade for Hagel Isn’t About Going All In Eugene Helfrick | March 20, 2022 In the months and years following the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois changed the way that we talk about deadline deals. What was once…
Top 3 Penguins Trades Under Jim Rutherford Alexandros Reissis | February 17, 2022 With three Stanley Cups to his name, Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jim Rutherford was one of the most successful general managers in recent history. Before joining the Penguins, the former goaltender played…
