
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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