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CanuckJohnny · 01-17-2024, 04:15 PM

Trade Deadline Day

February 26th, 2018 -

TRADE ALERT: Well, Joe Sakic and the Avs get us started off early, announcing a trade with Arizona to pick up Josh Manson and Scott Hartnell. COL acquires LW Scott Hartnell (47gp, 8-19-27, -12), RD Josh Manson (62gp, 3-7-10, -20); ARI acquires prospect D Philippe Myers (21yo, AHL 57gp, 3-25-28, -6), prospect LW Alexander Kerfoot (23yo, AHL 57gp, 12-27-39, -2), 2018 COL 2nd, 2018 COL 3rd. Analysis: Colorado gets off to a good start, picking up a middle six veteran winger with playoff experience and grit in Hartnell while also adding depth to the blueline in the form of 26 year old Josh Manson, a physical, defense first defenseman with good intangibles. He should immediately slot in on the second pair for them. Arizona moves a couple of their more valuable available pieces early but they should be happy to get two younger players in return and two picks in the second and third round of this year's draft.

RUMOUR: The Canadiens have weathered P.K. Subban's long term injury remarkably well but they are reportedly kicking tires on a few defensemen. Currently 37 year old Robyn Regehr is anchoring their second pair and while Chabot and Emelin have been dynamite on the first pair together in Subban's absence they could really use some depth for a team looking to win the President's Trophy and go deep in the playoffs. Some executives around the league believe the Canadiens should be looking for some firepower up front as well. They've had good production from under the radar additions like Anton Rodin and Teddy Purcell and Jacob de la Rose is having a career year at 22 years old but league-wide they aren't considered to be very deep beyond Pacioretty and Gallagher.

RUMOUR: Well, rumour has it that Avalanche GM Joe Sakic isn't done with his wheeling and dealing just yet and he has a few irons in the fire still. We'll see if anything comes to fruition but he is still looking to add, either at forward or defense.

TRADE ALERT: Boston is making an aggressive move, trading for two Anaheim veterans to augment their lineup and giving up a recent first round pick in the process. BOS acquires D James Wisniewski (64gp, 8-24-32, -17), F Chris Higgins (26gp, 5-7-12, +10); ANA acquires prospect F Troy Terry (20yo, 18gp, 3-2-5, +2), prospect F Logan Hutsko (19yo, AHL 56gp, 11-24-35, +11), 2018 BOS 2nd, 2019 BOS 4th. Analysis: Wisniewski was a coveted piece, with few top four defensemen available and a lot of contending teams looking for help on the blueline. Anaheim packages him with Higgins to get a haul, bringing in Troy Terry, a nineteenth overall selection two years ago, as well as a second rounder this year and Hutsko, a second round choice last year. Boston wins the sweepstakes for Wisniewski but gives up early on a scoring forward with top six potential in Terry.

TRADE ALERT: St. Louis spends a rising goalie prospect to acquire a versatile middle six centre in his prime in Riley Sheahan from Detroit. STL acquires F Riley Sheahan (62gp, 11-23-34, +1); DET acquires prospect G Ville Husso (23yo, AHL 49gp, 2.61gaa, .912, 30w), 2018 STL 3rd. Analysis: The Red Wings weren't going to re-sign Sheahan. Between that being common knowledge and the market being relatively flush with options at forward they didn't have much leverage but they do address an area that is lacking on the organizational depth chart in acquiring highly regarded goaltending prospect Ville Husso. Husso was somewhat blocked in the Blues organization as 24 year old Jordan Binnington's star is rising there but some scouts believe Husso could grow into an NHL starter and a quality one at that.

RUMOURS: Garth Snow is really working to find a different home for 26 year old Brock Nelson who has struggled immensely this year while also being reportedly at an impasse in contract talks. Islanders management is also considering a goalie to share the load with 32 year old Halak, they don't have much confidence in backup Kevin Poulin as they push to stay in a playoff spot.

TRADE ALERT: Anaheim stays busy and makes a blockbuster trade, moving out fan favourite Corey Perry for a haul of futures. PIT acquires RW Corey Perry (59gp, 20-16-36, -10), D Erik Johnson (64gp, 8-8-16, -9); ANA acquires RW Beau Bennett (54gp, 9-22-31, +8), prospect F Adam Brooks (21yo, AHL 56gp, 13-27-40, -1), 2018 PIT 1st, 2018 PIT 2nd, 2020 PIT 3rd. Analysis: The Penguins make a huge splash and put the league on notice they are going for it all this year. They swing for the fences with Perry who immediately becomes their best right winger and plays with a chip on his shoulder and brings playoff experience and energy. He should thrive beside Crosby or Malkin. They move on from 26 year old Beau Bennett who is a productive middle six forward but wasn't moving the needle for them and likely won't improve any more beyond what he is. Erik Johnson gives them a legitimate NHL defenseman who can play in the top four and greatly improves their depth on the blueline. Anaheim pulls the trigger on the biggest trade of the deadline so far, bringing back a first and second round pick and a younger winger in Bennett - doubtless hoping the California native will find another level after bringing him home.

RUMOURS: Leafs GM Dave Nonis is still furiously working the lines trying to find the best value for some of his veterans as they continue with their rebuild, but the prices aren't what he and his management team had hoped they would get so far.

TRADE ALERT: The Islanders have their goalie and send center Brock Nelson down the road to New Jersey. NYI acquires G Cory Schneider (31gp, 2.78gaa, .914sv%, 3so, 11w), C Brandon Sutter (57gp, 8-15-23, +3); NJD acquires C Brock Nelson (63gp, 5-11-16, -8), prospect G Linus Soderstrom (21yo, AHL 51gp, 2.45gaa, .919sV%, 30w). Analysis: The Devils and Isles swap two way centers on expiring contracts and Garth Snow gets the best goalie available to share the crease with Halak. Lou Lamoriello makes a savvy move to pick up Nelson and see if he can extend him and hope he bounces back and grows into a top six center. He also adds 21 year old goalie Linus Soderstrom, a potential NHL goalie and immediately the top prospect between the pipes for the Devils. Soderstrom was expendable to the Islanders because their top goalie prospect is Ilya Sorokin, the Russian has elite potential and is the heir apparent to Jaroslav Halak in a year or two.

RUMOURS: Arizona GM Don Maloney shot down rumours that his team might move netminder Jake Allen, stating that Allen "is our guy and we have committed to him long term and are going to build around him and hope to have a competitive team in the next couple years in front of him."

TRADE ALERT: Joe Sakic swings a deal with Dave Nonis to acquire star winger Phil Kessel. COL acquires RW Phil Kessel (61gp, 15-12-27, -5), TOR 2019 5th; TOR acquires prospect LW Vitali Abramov (19yo, AHL 58gp, 20-15-35, +3), 2018 COL 4th, 2019 COL 2nd. Analysis: Colorado gets a bona fide talent to add to their top nine. While Kessel's production has dropped off this year (that, coupled with the availablity of a lot of wingers this year, probably led to the lower than expected price tag) he is still well regarded around the league for his offensive skill. The Avalanche won't have a pick between their first and their fifth this year but I don't think they'll mind at all if they're still playing in June. Toronto opens up more playing time for some of their young stars and recoups some more future assets at the same time.

RUMOURS: Alex Edler reportedly used his NTC to block a move to Calgary. The Flames were rumoured to have a package in place before Edler nixed it. When asked why they had been so inactive over the deadline so far, members of Jim Benning's staff in Vegas commented that he "mostly just ran out of time."

TRADE ALERT: Another Toronto trade as Philadelphia moves to bolster their roster for a playoff run with a blockbuster deal. PHI acquires RW James Neal (57gp, 15-8-23, E), LW James van Riemsdyk (62gp, 14-27-41, -1), D Dion Phaneuf (65gp, 5-21-26, +18); TOR acquires prospect LW Mathieu Joseph (21yo, AHL 57gp, 13-26-39, -2), prospect D Filip Hronek (20yo, 18gp, 2-2-4, -8), prospect RW Alexander Barabanov (23yo, AHL 58gp, 13-21-34, -1), 2018 PHI 1st. Analysis: Wow, this deal by Ron Hextall could really alter the dynamic of the Metro playoff race down the stretch. Nonis packages both of his best available forwards left in order to get the coveted first round pick he couldn't get all day for either of them. He also manages to throw in captain Dion Phaneuf, who agrees to waive his No Trade Clause to go to a potential playoff team. Phaneuf is a Philadelphia kind of player, mean and physical, and so is James Neal. JVR returns to the team that drafted him and although his reputation isn't quite to the level of Perry or Kessel, he is actually the highest scoring forward moved so far today with 41 points in 62 games. Hextall gives up a couple of promising prospects as well in Hronek and Joseph but with Crawford and Seabrook recently acquired and now this blockbuster his team is clearly committed to right now.

And that does it, no more deals are coming through and the deadline is over. Teams have made what moves they could to put them over the top for a playoff run or to set themselves up for the future.

01-17-2024, 04:15 PM	#55
CanuckJohnny All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 554	Trade Deadline Day February 26th, 2018 - TRADE ALERT: Well, Joe Sakic and the Avs get us started off early, announcing a trade with Arizona to pick up Josh Manson and Scott Hartnell. COL acquires LW Scott Hartnell (47gp, 8-19-27, -12), RD Josh Manson (62gp, 3-7-10, -20); ARI acquires prospect D Philippe Myers (21yo, AHL 57gp, 3-25-28, -6), prospect LW Alexander Kerfoot (23yo, AHL 57gp, 12-27-39, -2), 2018 COL 2nd, 2018 COL 3rd. Analysis: Colorado gets off to a good start, picking up a middle six veteran winger with playoff experience and grit in Hartnell while also adding depth to the blueline in the form of 26 year old Josh Manson, a physical, defense first defenseman with good intangibles. He should immediately slot in on the second pair for them. Arizona moves a couple of their more valuable available pieces early but they should be happy to get two younger players in return and two picks in the second and third round of this year's draft. RUMOUR: The Canadiens have weathered P.K. Subban's long term injury remarkably well but they are reportedly kicking tires on a few defensemen. Currently 37 year old Robyn Regehr is anchoring their second pair and while Chabot and Emelin have been dynamite on the first pair together in Subban's absence they could really use some depth for a team looking to win the President's Trophy and go deep in the playoffs. Some executives around the league believe the Canadiens should be looking for some firepower up front as well. They've had good production from under the radar additions like Anton Rodin and Teddy Purcell and Jacob de la Rose is having a career year at 22 years old but league-wide they aren't considered to be very deep beyond Pacioretty and Gallagher. RUMOUR: Well, rumour has it that Avalanche GM Joe Sakic isn't done with his wheeling and dealing just yet and he has a few irons in the fire still. We'll see if anything comes to fruition but he is still looking to add, either at forward or defense. TRADE ALERT: Boston is making an aggressive move, trading for two Anaheim veterans to augment their lineup and giving up a recent first round pick in the process. BOS acquires D James Wisniewski (64gp, 8-24-32, -17), F Chris Higgins (26gp, 5-7-12, +10); ANA acquires prospect F Troy Terry (20yo, 18gp, 3-2-5, +2), prospect F Logan Hutsko (19yo, AHL 56gp, 11-24-35, +11), 2018 BOS 2nd, 2019 BOS 4th. Analysis: Wisniewski was a coveted piece, with few top four defensemen available and a lot of contending teams looking for help on the blueline. Anaheim packages him with Higgins to get a haul, bringing in Troy Terry, a nineteenth overall selection two years ago, as well as a second rounder this year and Hutsko, a second round choice last year. Boston wins the sweepstakes for Wisniewski but gives up early on a scoring forward with top six potential in Terry. TRADE ALERT: St. Louis spends a rising goalie prospect to acquire a versatile middle six centre in his prime in Riley Sheahan from Detroit. STL acquires F Riley Sheahan (62gp, 11-23-34, +1); DET acquires prospect G Ville Husso (23yo, AHL 49gp, 2.61gaa, .912, 30w), 2018 STL 3rd. Analysis: The Red Wings weren't going to re-sign Sheahan. Between that being common knowledge and the market being relatively flush with options at forward they didn't have much leverage but they do address an area that is lacking on the organizational depth chart in acquiring highly regarded goaltending prospect Ville Husso. Husso was somewhat blocked in the Blues organization as 24 year old Jordan Binnington's star is rising there but some scouts believe Husso could grow into an NHL starter and a quality one at that. RUMOURS: Garth Snow is really working to find a different home for 26 year old Brock Nelson who has struggled immensely this year while also being reportedly at an impasse in contract talks. Islanders management is also considering a goalie to share the load with 32 year old Halak, they don't have much confidence in backup Kevin Poulin as they push to stay in a playoff spot. TRADE ALERT: Anaheim stays busy and makes a blockbuster trade, moving out fan favourite Corey Perry for a haul of futures. PIT acquires RW Corey Perry (59gp, 20-16-36, -10), D Erik Johnson (64gp, 8-8-16, -9); ANA acquires RW Beau Bennett (54gp, 9-22-31, +8), prospect F Adam Brooks (21yo, AHL 56gp, 13-27-40, -1), 2018 PIT 1st, 2018 PIT 2nd, 2020 PIT 3rd. Analysis: The Penguins make a huge splash and put the league on notice they are going for it all this year. They swing for the fences with Perry who immediately becomes their best right winger and plays with a chip on his shoulder and brings playoff experience and energy. He should thrive beside Crosby or Malkin. They move on from 26 year old Beau Bennett who is a productive middle six forward but wasn't moving the needle for them and likely won't improve any more beyond what he is. Erik Johnson gives them a legitimate NHL defenseman who can play in the top four and greatly improves their depth on the blueline. Anaheim pulls the trigger on the biggest trade of the deadline so far, bringing back a first and second round pick and a younger winger in Bennett - doubtless hoping the California native will find another level after bringing him home. RUMOURS: Leafs GM Dave Nonis is still furiously working the lines trying to find the best value for some of his veterans as they continue with their rebuild, but the prices aren't what he and his management team had hoped they would get so far. TRADE ALERT: The Islanders have their goalie and send center Brock Nelson down the road to New Jersey. NYI acquires G Cory Schneider (31gp, 2.78gaa, .914sv%, 3so, 11w), C Brandon Sutter (57gp, 8-15-23, +3); NJD acquires C Brock Nelson (63gp, 5-11-16, -8), prospect G Linus Soderstrom (21yo, AHL 51gp, 2.45gaa, .919sV%, 30w). Analysis: The Devils and Isles swap two way centers on expiring contracts and Garth Snow gets the best goalie available to share the crease with Halak. Lou Lamoriello makes a savvy move to pick up Nelson and see if he can extend him and hope he bounces back and grows into a top six center. He also adds 21 year old goalie Linus Soderstrom, a potential NHL goalie and immediately the top prospect between the pipes for the Devils. Soderstrom was expendable to the Islanders because their top goalie prospect is Ilya Sorokin, the Russian has elite potential and is the heir apparent to Jaroslav Halak in a year or two. RUMOURS: Arizona GM Don Maloney shot down rumours that his team might move netminder Jake Allen, stating that Allen "is our guy and we have committed to him long term and are going to build around him and hope to have a competitive team in the next couple years in front of him." TRADE ALERT: Joe Sakic swings a deal with Dave Nonis to acquire star winger Phil Kessel. COL acquires RW Phil Kessel (61gp, 15-12-27, -5), TOR 2019 5th; TOR acquires prospect LW Vitali Abramov (19yo, AHL 58gp, 20-15-35, +3), 2018 COL 4th, 2019 COL 2nd. Analysis: Colorado gets a bona fide talent to add to their top nine. While Kessel's production has dropped off this year (that, coupled with the availablity of a lot of wingers this year, probably led to the lower than expected price tag) he is still well regarded around the league for his offensive skill. The Avalanche won't have a pick between their first and their fifth this year but I don't think they'll mind at all if they're still playing in June. Toronto opens up more playing time for some of their young stars and recoups some more future assets at the same time. RUMOURS: Alex Edler reportedly used his NTC to block a move to Calgary. The Flames were rumoured to have a package in place before Edler nixed it. When asked why they had been so inactive over the deadline so far, members of Jim Benning's staff in Vegas commented that he "mostly just ran out of time." TRADE ALERT: Another Toronto trade as Philadelphia moves to bolster their roster for a playoff run with a blockbuster deal. PHI acquires RW James Neal (57gp, 15-8-23, E), LW James van Riemsdyk (62gp, 14-27-41, -1), D Dion Phaneuf (65gp, 5-21-26, +18); TOR acquires prospect LW Mathieu Joseph (21yo, AHL 57gp, 13-26-39, -2), prospect D Filip Hronek (20yo, 18gp, 2-2-4, -8), prospect RW Alexander Barabanov (23yo, AHL 58gp, 13-21-34, -1), 2018 PHI 1st. Analysis: Wow, this deal by Ron Hextall could really alter the dynamic of the Metro playoff race down the stretch. Nonis packages both of his best available forwards left in order to get the coveted first round pick he couldn't get all day for either of them. He also manages to throw in captain Dion Phaneuf, who agrees to waive his No Trade Clause to go to a potential playoff team. Phaneuf is a Philadelphia kind of player, mean and physical, and so is James Neal. JVR returns to the team that drafted him and although his reputation isn't quite to the level of Perry or Kessel, he is actually the highest scoring forward moved so far today with 41 points in 62 games. Hextall gives up a couple of promising prospects as well in Hronek and Joseph but with Crawford and Seabrook recently acquired and now this blockbuster his team is clearly committed to right now. And that does it, no more deals are coming through and the deadline is over. Teams have made what moves they could to put them over the top for a playoff run or to set themselves up for the future.