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CanuckJohnny · 07-22-2023, 07:04 PM

DEADLINE 2015

TRADE: CHI acquires C Dave Bolland, RW Brad Boyes; FLA acquires F Phillip Danault, D Trevor van Riemsdyk, CHI 2015 2nd, CHI 2016 1st
ANALYSIS: Chicago gets ahead of the game early, acquiring a top six winger to replace Kane down the stretch and adding familiarity and depth down the middle with Bolland. Florida does well to gain future assets as they aren't competitive this season and didn't look to be re-signing either, but Chicago's draft picks will likely be low ones. Chicago wins this one.

TRADE: PIT acquires RW Blake Wheeler; WPG acquires G Tristan Jarry, F Kasperi Kapanen, 2015 PIT 1st, 2015 PIT 3rd, 2016 PIT 3rd
ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh gets a big fish with power forward Blake Wheeler, an unexpected move by Winnipeg as Blake is in the prime of his career and has 35 points so far this season. His physicality in the top six could be huge for a Penguins club that looks to go far in the playoffs. Two prospects that could be good NHLers, as well as this year's first and two thirds is a high price to pay though, so Winnipeg wins this deal.

TRADE: NJD acquires LD Mark Stuart; WPG acquires D Will Butcher, 2015 NJD 2nd, 2016 NJD 4th
ANALYSIS: Winnipeg wasn't necessarily seen as a big seller going into this deadline, but this is another move where they trade a quality NHL player for picks and prospects. Stuart is in the top 5 of the NHL in blocked shots and should add a top four capable defensive defenseman to New Jersey's blueline. The Devils win this trade.

TRADE: LAK acquires C Bryan Little, RW Michael Frolik; WPG acquires F Tanner Pearson, LAK 2015 1st
ANALYSIS: The fire sale in Winnipeg is on as the 27 year old Bryan Little gets moved to a Kings squad that desperately needs scoring, especially down the middle. Little has 38 points in 49 games for the Jets, and should take a lot of pressure off of Kopitar offensively. Even at the cost of a first and a solid prospect in Pearson this is a win for Los Angeles as they seek to defend their championship.

TRADE: SJS acquires RW Matt Frattin, LW David Clarkson; TOR acquires F Kevin Labanc, 2016 SJS 3rd, 2015 SJS 6th
ANALYSIS: San Jose trying to keep pace with their Californian rivals, but they can't seem to find a deal for a big name yet. They instead add a depth piece in Frattin and some sandpaper in Clarkson. Toronto meanwhile isn't blowing it up yet like expected, but they do some solid business getting a prospect and some picks in exchange for players who aren't part of the long term plan. Small win for San Jose.

TRADE: NSH acquires LW Matt Moulson, RW Brian Gionta; BUF acquires 2015 NSH 1st, 2016 NSH 4th
ANALYSIS: Nashville steps up to make a statement that they are going for it. Matt Moulson gives instant offensive credibility to a top six that lacks it with his 18 goals and 39 points through 53 games. Gionta is a key veteran addition that brings leadership, skill, grit and experience. Don't count him out because of his small stature, he will find a way to impact a playoff game for them for sure. The cost was a first round pick, and the question may be asked whether it wasn't better for Nashville to play the long game here and build around their young blue line, but all in all the Predators still win this deal, giving up what should be a later first round pick to give themselves depth that could carry them to a more significant playoff run.

TRADE: CGY acquires G Vasili Koshechkin, 2016 ANA 6th; ANA acquires F Markus Granlund, 2016 CGY 2nd
ANALYSIS: Calgary is in the playoffs, albeit due to the weakness of their division, and so they shore up their goalie situation. Ramo wasn't a solid option to back up Hiller, and some in their front office weren't confident going into the postseason leaning solely on Hiller, so they go out and get Koshechkin who was available and is having a solid season with Anaheim after signing from Russia. He took over the crease for the Ducks and has four shutouts and 17 wins for a struggling Anaheim club. The Flames should feel more confident with him in a tandem with Hiller. The market for Koshechkin was slim, so Anaheim did alright to get a potential NHLer in Granlund as well as a second. Hopes for him garnering a stronger return at the deadline fizzled, but they get something at least. Calgary wins this trade.

TRADE: DET acquires D Keith Yandle, RW B.J. Crombeen; ARI acquires F Anthony Mantha, D Joe Hicketts, G Jared Coreau, 2015 DET 1st, 2017 DET 2nd
ANALYSIS: Arizona pulls the trigger, moving out star offensive defenseman Keith Yandle. They do get quite a haul for him, but as a young productive blueliner in his prime some thought they could've done even better. Detroit lands perhaps the best player (and definitely best defenseman) so far this deadline. Mantha should be a top six NHLer down the road for Arizona, and Hicketts and Coreau both could grow into NHL players, but the 1st rounder will be a later one, and they must be disappointed at really only gaining the one premier prospect for Yandle. Detroit wins this trade, especially since the Arizona franchise and Shane Doan look to be throwing in the towel on a significant playoff run.

TRADE: MIN acquires LW Dustin Jeffrey, 2015 PHI 3rd, 2016 VAN 5th, 2017 VAN 6th; VAN acquires D Carson Soucy, 2015 MIN 2nd
ANALYSIS: Dustin Jeffrey looked very effective in a bottom six role for Vancouver this year, and it's a savvy move by Linden to capitalize on his plus eleven rating and solid two way play to turn some later round picks into a second and also pull hulking defense prospect Carson Soucy into the deal. Soucy may only ever be a depth defender at the pro level, but this trade is still a win for Vancouver. Minnesota moves some future value to shore up their bottom six and augment their winger depth for a playoff run. They had targeted Jeffrey earlier this season for his energetic play, occasional offensive flashes and two way acumen.

TRADE: CGY acquires RW Derek Dorsett, F Hunter Shinkaruk, D Nikita Tryamkin, 2015 VAN 3rd; VAN acquires LW Mason Raymond, 2015 CGY 2nd
ANALYSIS: Trevor Linden manages to turn a third into a second again, but this time it costs him a fair bit, two prospects with high ceilings if they hit, though consensus is that neither has a good chance to make the league. He also absorbed Mason Raymond's contract, bringing him back to the team he started with. The big fish for Calgary in this deal is Dorsett, whose physical, energetic, fearless style is just what they want for a post-season run. Vancouver maybe wasn't going to re-sign but he was a fan favourite and will be loved in Calgary. The Flames win this trade with their division rival.

TRADE: CHI acquires RD Roman Polak, RD Lubomir Visnovsky; TOR acquires D Adam Clendening, 2015 CHI 3rd, 2016 CHI 3rd
ANALYSIS: Well, the Leafs get this deal in under the wire but they failed to make the big splash many were expecting considering their position in the basement of the East. Dave Nonis must be confident his club will bounce back next season and that captain Dion Phaneuf will be back and in top form. They do a solid bit of work to move a couple of defensemen that didn't have a future in the Maple Leaf sweater in order to get a prospect and a couple picks, but Chicago wins this trade, picking up the veteran Visnovsky and a solid NHL calibre defensive defenseman in Polak to bolster their blueline for their playoff run.

TRADE: DAL acquires G Cam Talbot, F Cristoval Nieves; NYR acquires RW Alex Hemsky, G Jussi Rynnas
ANALYSIS: The Stars weren't able to come to an extension with Alex Hemsky and end up taking what they can get, in this case one of the better backups in the league in 27 year old Cam Talbot. Glen Sather clearly believes his team can push through into the postseason with this move. The Rangers win this deal slightly, but will look foolish if they are on the outside looking in come playoff time.

TRADE: STL acquires F Marek Hrivik; NYR acquires RD Brent Regner
ANALYSIS: Not much here, two minor leaguers swapping teams. Hrivik might have some upside but he's unlikely to make the NHL. Regner isn't really NHL level but may be a younger, serviceable depth piece worthy of the occasional callup.

TRADE: DAL acquires D David Rundblad; CHI acquires 2016 DAL 4th
ANALYSIS: Chicago moves out a promising younger defenseman who showed good progression and made the most of his opportunities this season. After the veterans they acquired this deadline he was headed to the waiver wire though, and Dallas sends a fourth rounder Chicago's way to guarantee his services are theirs. Dallas wins this trade, although Chicago did well to get something for a player who would certainly have been claimed on waivers anyways.

WAIVER WIRE:
PIT claims C Ben Smith (CHI)
NYI claims RW Jeremy Morin (CHI)
STL claims D Marc-Andre Gragnani (CHI)

07-22-2023, 07:04 PM	#25
CanuckJohnny All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 554	DEADLINE 2015 TRADE: CHI acquires C Dave Bolland, RW Brad Boyes; FLA acquires F Phillip Danault, D Trevor van Riemsdyk, CHI 2015 2nd, CHI 2016 1st ANALYSIS: Chicago gets ahead of the game early, acquiring a top six winger to replace Kane down the stretch and adding familiarity and depth down the middle with Bolland. Florida does well to gain future assets as they aren't competitive this season and didn't look to be re-signing either, but Chicago's draft picks will likely be low ones. Chicago wins this one. TRADE: PIT acquires RW Blake Wheeler; WPG acquires G Tristan Jarry, F Kasperi Kapanen, 2015 PIT 1st, 2015 PIT 3rd, 2016 PIT 3rd ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh gets a big fish with power forward Blake Wheeler, an unexpected move by Winnipeg as Blake is in the prime of his career and has 35 points so far this season. His physicality in the top six could be huge for a Penguins club that looks to go far in the playoffs. Two prospects that could be good NHLers, as well as this year's first and two thirds is a high price to pay though, so Winnipeg wins this deal. TRADE: NJD acquires LD Mark Stuart; WPG acquires D Will Butcher, 2015 NJD 2nd, 2016 NJD 4th ANALYSIS: Winnipeg wasn't necessarily seen as a big seller going into this deadline, but this is another move where they trade a quality NHL player for picks and prospects. Stuart is in the top 5 of the NHL in blocked shots and should add a top four capable defensive defenseman to New Jersey's blueline. The Devils win this trade. TRADE: LAK acquires C Bryan Little, RW Michael Frolik; WPG acquires F Tanner Pearson, LAK 2015 1st ANALYSIS: The fire sale in Winnipeg is on as the 27 year old Bryan Little gets moved to a Kings squad that desperately needs scoring, especially down the middle. Little has 38 points in 49 games for the Jets, and should take a lot of pressure off of Kopitar offensively. Even at the cost of a first and a solid prospect in Pearson this is a win for Los Angeles as they seek to defend their championship. TRADE: SJS acquires RW Matt Frattin, LW David Clarkson; TOR acquires F Kevin Labanc, 2016 SJS 3rd, 2015 SJS 6th ANALYSIS: San Jose trying to keep pace with their Californian rivals, but they can't seem to find a deal for a big name yet. They instead add a depth piece in Frattin and some sandpaper in Clarkson. Toronto meanwhile isn't blowing it up yet like expected, but they do some solid business getting a prospect and some picks in exchange for players who aren't part of the long term plan. Small win for San Jose. TRADE: NSH acquires LW Matt Moulson, RW Brian Gionta; BUF acquires 2015 NSH 1st, 2016 NSH 4th ANALYSIS: Nashville steps up to make a statement that they are going for it. Matt Moulson gives instant offensive credibility to a top six that lacks it with his 18 goals and 39 points through 53 games. Gionta is a key veteran addition that brings leadership, skill, grit and experience. Don't count him out because of his small stature, he will find a way to impact a playoff game for them for sure. The cost was a first round pick, and the question may be asked whether it wasn't better for Nashville to play the long game here and build around their young blue line, but all in all the Predators still win this deal, giving up what should be a later first round pick to give themselves depth that could carry them to a more significant playoff run. TRADE: CGY acquires G Vasili Koshechkin, 2016 ANA 6th; ANA acquires F Markus Granlund, 2016 CGY 2nd ANALYSIS: Calgary is in the playoffs, albeit due to the weakness of their division, and so they shore up their goalie situation. Ramo wasn't a solid option to back up Hiller, and some in their front office weren't confident going into the postseason leaning solely on Hiller, so they go out and get Koshechkin who was available and is having a solid season with Anaheim after signing from Russia. He took over the crease for the Ducks and has four shutouts and 17 wins for a struggling Anaheim club. The Flames should feel more confident with him in a tandem with Hiller. The market for Koshechkin was slim, so Anaheim did alright to get a potential NHLer in Granlund as well as a second. Hopes for him garnering a stronger return at the deadline fizzled, but they get something at least. Calgary wins this trade. TRADE: DET acquires D Keith Yandle, RW B.J. Crombeen; ARI acquires F Anthony Mantha, D Joe Hicketts, G Jared Coreau, 2015 DET 1st, 2017 DET 2nd ANALYSIS: Arizona pulls the trigger, moving out star offensive defenseman Keith Yandle. They do get quite a haul for him, but as a young productive blueliner in his prime some thought they could've done even better. Detroit lands perhaps the best player (and definitely best defenseman) so far this deadline. Mantha should be a top six NHLer down the road for Arizona, and Hicketts and Coreau both could grow into NHL players, but the 1st rounder will be a later one, and they must be disappointed at really only gaining the one premier prospect for Yandle. Detroit wins this trade, especially since the Arizona franchise and Shane Doan look to be throwing in the towel on a significant playoff run. TRADE: MIN acquires LW Dustin Jeffrey, 2015 PHI 3rd, 2016 VAN 5th, 2017 VAN 6th; VAN acquires D Carson Soucy, 2015 MIN 2nd ANALYSIS: Dustin Jeffrey looked very effective in a bottom six role for Vancouver this year, and it's a savvy move by Linden to capitalize on his plus eleven rating and solid two way play to turn some later round picks into a second and also pull hulking defense prospect Carson Soucy into the deal. Soucy may only ever be a depth defender at the pro level, but this trade is still a win for Vancouver. Minnesota moves some future value to shore up their bottom six and augment their winger depth for a playoff run. They had targeted Jeffrey earlier this season for his energetic play, occasional offensive flashes and two way acumen. TRADE: CGY acquires RW Derek Dorsett, F Hunter Shinkaruk, D Nikita Tryamkin, 2015 VAN 3rd; VAN acquires LW Mason Raymond, 2015 CGY 2nd ANALYSIS: Trevor Linden manages to turn a third into a second again, but this time it costs him a fair bit, two prospects with high ceilings if they hit, though consensus is that neither has a good chance to make the league. He also absorbed Mason Raymond's contract, bringing him back to the team he started with. The big fish for Calgary in this deal is Dorsett, whose physical, energetic, fearless style is just what they want for a post-season run. Vancouver maybe wasn't going to re-sign but he was a fan favourite and will be loved in Calgary. The Flames win this trade with their division rival. TRADE: CHI acquires RD Roman Polak, RD Lubomir Visnovsky; TOR acquires D Adam Clendening, 2015 CHI 3rd, 2016 CHI 3rd ANALYSIS: Well, the Leafs get this deal in under the wire but they failed to make the big splash many were expecting considering their position in the basement of the East. Dave Nonis must be confident his club will bounce back next season and that captain Dion Phaneuf will be back and in top form. They do a solid bit of work to move a couple of defensemen that didn't have a future in the Maple Leaf sweater in order to get a prospect and a couple picks, but Chicago wins this trade, picking up the veteran Visnovsky and a solid NHL calibre defensive defenseman in Polak to bolster their blueline for their playoff run. TRADE: DAL acquires G Cam Talbot, F Cristoval Nieves; NYR acquires RW Alex Hemsky, G Jussi Rynnas ANALYSIS: The Stars weren't able to come to an extension with Alex Hemsky and end up taking what they can get, in this case one of the better backups in the league in 27 year old Cam Talbot. Glen Sather clearly believes his team can push through into the postseason with this move. The Rangers win this deal slightly, but will look foolish if they are on the outside looking in come playoff time. TRADE: STL acquires F Marek Hrivik; NYR acquires RD Brent Regner ANALYSIS: Not much here, two minor leaguers swapping teams. Hrivik might have some upside but he's unlikely to make the NHL. Regner isn't really NHL level but may be a younger, serviceable depth piece worthy of the occasional callup. TRADE: DAL acquires D David Rundblad; CHI acquires 2016 DAL 4th ANALYSIS: Chicago moves out a promising younger defenseman who showed good progression and made the most of his opportunities this season. After the veterans they acquired this deadline he was headed to the waiver wire though, and Dallas sends a fourth rounder Chicago's way to guarantee his services are theirs. Dallas wins this trade, although Chicago did well to get something for a player who would certainly have been claimed on waivers anyways. WAIVER WIRE: PIT claims C Ben Smith (CHI) NYI claims RW Jeremy Morin (CHI) STL claims D Marc-Andre Gragnani (CHI)