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                       The Anaheim Ducks have acquired forward Jason Chimera from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Chris Wagner.          For the Ducks, Chimera is a veteran, and is also a rental, like Wagner. He has a bigger cap hit, but a better career. Both players are very similar, fourth line players, penaltyContinue reading “NHL trade review: Ducks, Isles swap Chimera and Wagner”

           Today is the 2018 trade deadline. So far, there hasn\’t been too many moves today (just Ian Cole to Columbus), but there will be more, including a potential deal between the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks. But, about three years ago was the 2015 trade deadline. There weren\’t many big deals, but today, we\’llContinue reading “2015 NHL trade deadline revisited”

               The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Brendan Leipsic from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Philip Holm.                 For the Canucks, Leipsic is a good player who has had trouble making a name for himself in his career. He has had some potential, which is why he was picked in expansion draft.Continue reading “NHL trade review: Canucks acquire Leipsic”

              The Winnipeg Jets have acquired center Paul Stastny from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2018 lottery protected 1st round pick, a 2020 conditional 4th rounder and the rights to forward Erik Foley. The 4th will be awarded to St. Louis if they don\’t sign Foley. Oh, and the Blues retained 50%Continue reading “NHL trade review: Jets acquire Stastny”

              In a surprisingly big deal, the Nashville Predators acquired forward Ryan Hartman and a 2018 5th round draft pick for a 2018 1st, a 2018 4th and prospect Victor Edjsell.               The Preds are in a must win situation, and I guess this will fit the bill. Hartman is a young winger who canContinue reading “NHL trade review: Hartman to Preds”