Hockey News: Glencross Joins the Caps; Yandle to the Rangers

If you didn’t know any better, you may have thought Sunday was the NHL trade deadline. Here’s what you may have missed:

Curtis Glencross was traded to the Capitals. It was all about patience for president Brian Burke. [Calgary Sun]

Curtis Glencross (Mark Mauno/Flickr).
Curtis Glencross (Mark Mauno/Flickr).

Flames are sticking to the long-term plan with Glencross trade. [Globe and Mail]

A breakdown of some stats on Glencross and what he brings to Washington. [Japers’ Rink]

Keith Yandle joins the Rangers and it’s a move that Arizona won’t regret. [Puck Daddy]

The only way the Rangers win the Yandle deal is by making another Stanley Cup Final appearance. [New York Post]

Five facts you need to know about the Yandle trade. [Heavy.com]

Keith Yandle (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
Keith Yandle (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

James Sheppard was traded from San Jose to the Rangers. [Blueshirt Banter]

Mats Zuccarello signed a four-year extension with the Rangers in the midst of the team’s trades. [The Hockey News]

Red Wings acquired Erik Cole from Dallas. They needed his size and scoring ability for the playoffs. [MLive]

A look at the Stars’ return for Erik Cole. [Defending Big D]

The Bruins acquired Brett Connolly from the Lightning in exchange for draft picks. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]

Braydon Coburn was traded to the Lightning early Monday morning. [CBS Sports]

Ilya Kovalchuk was involved in a KHL skirmish this weekend. [The Faceoff Circle]

Jaromir Jagr moved into fifth on the NHL’s all-time scoring list Sunday. [Today’s Slapshot]