DEADLINE DAY 2015


Anthony Duclair (seen above) with linemates Sam Reinhart and Max Domi has had a good WJC for Canada.  montrealgazette.com/Getty Images

Anthony Duclair is reunited with Max Domi as part of the Coyotes rebuild due to the Rangers trading for Keith Yandle. All part of Deadline Day 2015.
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It is Deadline Day 2015. For hockey fans, it’s Christmas in March. While the freezing winter temps keep things cool, plenty of trades will warm our hearts. With a flurry of activity already including the Rangers blockbuster for Keith Yandle Sunday, let’s take a look at some other noteworthy deals already completed.

1.Lightning get D Braydon Coburn

Flyers receive D Radko Gudas

2015 1st Round Pick

2015 3rd Round Pick

Analysis: A lot for Steve Yzerman to pay to upgrade his blueline with Gudas out. Unless the Bolts make a deep run, the Flyers look like big winners.

2.Canadiens get D Jeff Petry

Oilers receive 2015 2nd Round Pick

Conditional 2015 5th Round Pick

Analysis: A case of Marc Bergevin stealing a serviceable player to bolster his D while Craig MacTavish continues to mismanage his assets in a seller’s market.

3.Bruins get F Brett Connolly

Lightning receive 2015 2nd Round Pick

2016 2nd Round Pick

Analysis: Surprised Yzerman gave up on Connolly but got good value back. A good add for Peter Chiarelli especially if he puts Milan Lucic on the market in June.

4.Red Wings get F Erik Cole

2015 3rd Round Pick

Stars receive D Mattias Backman

F Mattas Janmark

2015 2nd Round Pick

Analysis: Ken Holland adds valuable gritty wing for injured Johan Franzen. Stars do well getting a strong return.

5.Panthers get F Jaromir Jagr

Devils receive 2015 2nd Round Pick

Conditional 2016 3rd Round Pick

Analysis: Panthers add legendary scorer for playoff push. Devils do well for ageless 43-year old future Hall Of Famer.

6.Capitals get F Curtis Glencross

Flames receive 2015 2nd Round Pick

2015 3rd Round Pick

Analysis: A nice move by the Caps acquiring a skilled pest to an overlooked roster. Flames do well in return.

7.Blackhawks acquire F Antoine Vermette

Coyotes receive 2015 1st Round Pick

D Klas Dahlbeck

Analysis: A good deal for both sides. Hawks add versatile center who does everything. Coyotes get excellent value for potential UFA.

8.Ducks get F Tomas Fleischmann

Panthers receive F Dany Heatley

2015 3rd Round Pick

Analysis: Underrated move by Bob Murray for skilled top 9 forward. Heatley is still relevant at least.

9.Blackhawks get D Kimmo Timonen

Flyers receive 2015 2nd Round Pick

Conditional 2016 4th Round Pick

Analysis: A desperate move by Hawks hoping 40-year old vet can improve struggling back end. Good return for rebuilding Flyers who look like winners. Kudos Ron Hextall.

10.Blue Jackets get F David Clarkson

Maple Leafs receive F Nathan Horton

Analysis: Perhaps the most absurd deal ever with the Leafs admitting a big mi$take willing to take back injured Horton who’ll never play again. Jackets add Clarkson who has fallen off.

11.Jets get F Jiri Tlusty

Hurricanes receive Conditional 2015 6th Round Pick

2016 3rd Round Pick

Analysis: Gotta hand it to Winnipeg for going all out for the playoffs. They add a solid top nine forward for a reasonable cost. Canes get what they can. Don’t they wish they could dump Alex Semin on someone?

12.Wild get F Sean Bergenheim

2016 7th Round Pick

Panthers receive 2016 3rd Round Pick

Analysis: Minnesota adds grit in energizer who kills penalties. Panthers get what they can for player who asked out.

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About Derek

Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.
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