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From Getty Images        The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Brandon Saad and defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Nikita Zadorov and defenseman Anton Lindholm. The Blackhawks retained $1 million of Saad\’s contract.         With a lot of cap space and a want for moreContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Avalanche acquire Saad”

         The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Austin Watson from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2021 4th round draft pick.        On Halloween of last year, the Predators signed Watson to a three year extension with a cap hit of $1.5 million. Unfortunately, he will play in zeroContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Senators get Watson”

         It is October 9th, which is 2020 means that it is the start of NHL free agency. Here is the official Carterhud.com free agency tracker, starting with October 9 signings, and updating when new deals are announced.         Anaheim Ducks F Derek Grant, three years, $1.5 million (AAV) DContinue reading “The 2020 NHL Free Agency Tracker”

         The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenseman Ryan Murray from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2021 5th round draft pick.         Even though this trade can be seen as a salary dump, the Devils get really good value here for Murray.  The 2nd overall pick inContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Devils get Murray”

         The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Marcus Nutivaara from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Cliff Pu.          For the past four seasons Nutivaara has been a big part of the Blue Jackets defense. But 2019-20 was his weakest, as he dealt with injuries and wasContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Panthers acquire Nutivaara”