Posts About "NHL Trade Deadline"
Capitals Acquire Dillon from Sharks in Exchange for Draft Picks
February 18th, 2020 Players continue to be on the move in advance of the Feb. 24 NHL Trade Deadline, as the Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick and a conditional 2021 third round pick. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1229869445096538112 Dillon off to...
Why Don Sweeney Had To Trade For Rick Nash
February 27th, 2018 Even before general manager Don Sweeney made a series of moves that effectively announced that this franchise was “all-in” on making a run at the Stanley Cup this season, it had finally felt like it was a good time to be a Boston Bruins fan again. After three years of attrition, this team is heading into the final quarter of the...
Breaking Down the Bruins Rick Nash Trade
February 27th, 2018 It's over. Everybody take a deep breath, smoke 'em if you've got 'em and settle in for what figures to be a dead sprint toward and through the playoffs. The Boston Bruins, owners of the NHL's fourth-best record as the deadline passed, refused to sit idly-by while the competition bolstered their lineups in anticipation of their own...
Best Trade Deadline Deals in Oilers History
February 19th, 2018 With the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, it's time we take a trip down memory lane. The Edmonton Oilers will have a handful of players they'll be looking to move on or before Feb. 26. Unless they can come to terms on an extension with Patrick Maroon, you can bet the Oilers will be shopping him. The 29-year-old will likely be...
The Grind Line: Best & Worst Red Wings Trade Deadline Deals
February 19th, 2018 Rejoice Detroit Red Wings fans – the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline is almost here. While in past years, this signified a Ken Holland shopping spree—or those hyped-up “internal additions” of players coming back from injury—this latest feeling is quite different. Now, it’s all about stockpiling picks and prospects as part of the...
5 Worst Trade Deadline Deals in Boston Bruins History
February 15th, 2018 Historically, the Boston Bruins have seldom made a major splash at the annual trade deadline. Typically opting instead for cosmetic changes to the roster (guys like Aaron Ward, Steve Montador and Greg Zanon), the pendulum more often than not doesn't swing too violently in any one direction. Sometimes, the Bruins hit a home run and...
5 Best Trade Deadline Deals In Boston Bruins History
February 14th, 2018 With less than two weeks to go until the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline, speculation, and rumor-mongering have been kicked into hyperdrive, filling the league's news cycle. For several weeks every season, the games themselves seem to take a backseat to the exciting and occasionally maddening prognostication as experts and novices alike attempt...
ICYMI: Ridiculous Jack Johnson to the Oilers Trade Scenario
January 22nd, 2018 I want to preface this by saying we've all made bad takes. Whether it's going after a particular player in the trade market, signing a free agent or line combinations, we've all said something outlandish. Last night we might've heard one of the more incredible trade suggestions of the season -- maybe of the decade. During the first...
What Do the Canucks Do Now?
January 13th, 2018 A month ago, it seemed the Vancouver Canucks had plenty of questions in terms of what to do. They were in the middle of the playoff race and playing well behind a legitimate first line and steady goaltending. Since Bo Horvat went down with a foot injury, the Canucks have won only two of their last 15 games, plummeting to 29th in the...
2018 Free Agents Ripe for Bruins' Picking At Deadline
July 27th, 2017 Though something significant may still shake loose, the Boston Bruins seem content with letting their youth-flag fly heading into the 2017-18 season. The team had been criticized in recent years for burying or sheltering young talent in favor of steady, yet mediocre, veteran talent and that trend is destined to come to an end this...
The Ben Bishop Trade: Then & Now
May 30th, 2017 When former Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi traded for Ben Bishop prior to the trade deadline, it created a buzz throughout the hockey world. The deal came just a day after their All-Star and two-time Stanley Cup Champion goaltender Jonathan Quick returned from a serious groin injury that cost him 59 games. The trade begged the...
Does Kane Factor into the Sabres' Future?
May 4th, 2017 While a Buffalo City Court judge dismissed charges against forward Evander Kane on Tuesday, the verdict regarding what role he plays in the Sabres' future is still in question. In two seasons with Buffalo, Kane has 78 points in 135 games. The Vancouver, British Columbia native has one year left on his contract, paying him $5.25...
Time for Canadiens to Go All-In
January 25th, 2017 With the 2017 NHL trade deadline just over a month away, teams are starting to plan out their deadline day strategies. This deadline will be a compelling one for Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens, as they will likely be very busy. Bergevin is known for being one of the more active general managers around the league, so there's no...
