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         The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Christian Djoos from the Washington Capitals for forward Daniel Sprong.           This trade is an interesting swap. Both players are young and have NHL experience. However, both players were waived at the beginning of the year and could use a change of scenery. Djoos is a bottom pairingContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Ducks acquire Djoos”

        The Calgary Flames have acquired defenseman Erik Gustafsson from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a conditional 2020 3rd round pick that will be the higher of Calgary\’s two third rounders this year.         Gustafsson is a solid second pairing defenseman, but he is not great defensively. However, he has shown flashes of beingContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Flames acquire Gustafsson”

         The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Sami Vatanen from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Fredrik Claesson, forward Janne Kuokkanen and a 2020 4th round draft pick.          The Hurricanes need defensive depth on the right side with Dougie Hamilton and Brett Pesce out. However, Vatanen is currently on the Injured ReserveContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Hurricanes acquire Vatanen”

       The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Brady Skjei from the New York Rangers in exchange for a conditional 2020 1st round pick. The Rangers receive the latter of Carolina\’s two first rounders.        A former first rounder, Skjei\’s scoring has decreased each season. However, that is on pace to change, as long as SkjeiContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Hurricanes acquire Skjei”

       The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired goalie Robin Lehner from the Chicago Blackhawks in a three team deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blackhawks get goalie Malcolm Subban, defenseman Slava Demin and a 2020 2nd round pick. The Maple Leafs get a 2020 5th round pick but also retain 50% of Lehner\’s contractContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Knights acquire Lehner in 3 team deal”