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.
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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.
Trade Proposal NYR / LAK: Brown / Boyko+
em excellent trade partners. With the Rangers off to a strong start this season, their roster has some weak points that could use a tune up ahead of a likely playoff appearance. The Kings have a boatload of prospects and look to turn the corner on their own rebuild, yet they are most likely a couple of seasons away from becoming a real threat in the Pacific Division.
UFA Signing Check-in: Barclay Goodrow – NYR (Dec 2021)
king 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 Barclay Goodrow.
UFA Signing Check-in: Zach Hyman – EDM (Dec 2021)
‘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 Zach Hyman.