The New York Rangers have fallen off their early season pace as their mediocre 5v5 results have started to catch up to them, but still look like a contender in the Metropolitan. The Jets sit 6th in the Central and look like they need to re-tool the roster to get back to contender status. These two teams could be excellent trade partners, so let’s take a look at a hypothetical trade proposal.
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Trade Check-in: Seth Jones+ (CHI) / Adam Boqvist+ (CBJ) – Jan 2022
informing the Blue Jackets that he would not re-sign in Columbus, the Jackets put Jones on the trade block last summer with one season left on his contract. They found a trade partner in the Blackhawks and completed one of the bigger deals of the offseason. There’s lots to digest here, including an extension and secondary trade, so let’s dig into the deal.
RFA Signing Check-in: Jordan Kyrou – STL (Jan 2022)
performing on their new deals. Today, we’ll check in on Jordan Kyrou who signed a two year extension with the Blues as a restricted free agent.
Trade Check-in: Atkinson (PHI) / Voracek (CBJ) – Jan 2022
We don’t see a lot of one for one trades, particularly with higher impact players, but we got one last offseason with a swap between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jakub Voracek headed back to Columbus for a second stint with the Jackets while Cam Atkinson headed to Philly. Let’s take a look at the early returns on the trade.
Armchair GM: Winnipeg Jets – Jan 2022
As an Armchair GM, we’ll put ourselves in the driver’s seat of an NHL team and put together a plan to contend for the Stanley Cup. Today, we’re sitting in Kevin Cheveldayoff’s chair as we take charge of the Winnipeg Jets.
Trade Proposal: EDM – Jake Allen / MTL – Mikko Koskinen+
The Edmonton Oilers are in free fall and rumors are swirling about what needs to be done to right the ship. Meanwhile in Montreal, the Canadiens started their free fall in October and now find themselves with a new GM and what looks like a lost season. Let’s look at a trade proposal that could help the Oilers contend this season and help the Canadiens start a rebuild.
UFA Signing Check-in: Paul Stastny – WPG (Jan 2022)
I’ve been checking in on some of the more prominent free agent signings from last offseason to see how they are performing with their new teams. Today, we’ll check in on Paul Stastny who signed a one year extension with the Jets a few days ahead of free agency opening.
Armchair GM: Detroit Red Wings (Jan 2022)
The Red Wings are well into their rebuild and the future looks bright. With some high caliber prospects starting to infiltrate the NHL roster, the Wings may soon be ready to take flight as a contender. Let’s put ourselves in Steve Yzerman’s shoes and build an Armchair GM plan for the Red Wings.
Trade Check-in: Nedeljkovic (DET) / Bernier+ (CAR) – Jan 2022
With the Carolina Hurricanes reportedly balking at the asking price from RFA Alex Nedeljkovic and looking for more experience in goal, the Detroit Red Wings Continue Reading
Trade Check-in: Arvidsson (LAK) / Picks (NSH)
The Los Angeles Kings took advantage of the pre-expansion landscape last offseason to snap up Victor Arvidsson from the Predators as the Predators worked out their protection list for the expansion draft. Let’s take a look at the returns on the trade so far.