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        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”

         The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forward Barclay Goodrow and a 2020 third round pick from the San Jose Sharks in for 2020 first round pick and forward Anthony Greco.          This trade is an over payment from the Lightning. Goodrow is a bottom six winger with a career high eight goals this year.Continue reading “NHL Trade Review: Lightning acquire Goodrow”