2020-21 Trade Deadline News & Stories
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2021-04-14, 13:00NHL
Film Room: How the Washington Capitals can maximize Anthony Mantha's unique skills
The Washington Capitals paid a premium price to get Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings. Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room trademark™️ to explore Mantha's game, and why he's worth the trouble.
2021-04-13, 13:002020-21 Trade DeadlineWhy the Toronto Maple Leafs identified Nick Foligno as their prized deadline acquisition
The Maple Leafs didn't acquire the player that many fans wanted, but Nick Foligno's still a useful piece. Mitch Brown shows the many reasons why the Leafs identified Foligno as their big acquisition at the deadline.
2021-04-13, 00:072020-21 Trade DeadlineOdds and Ends: The last salvo of deals from the 2020-21 NHL trade deadline
J.D. Burke looks at the few remaining trades that didn't get the individual article treatment, a slew of moves that all just made it to the league's office in time to beat the trade deadline.
2021-04-12, 22:272020-21 Trade DeadlineToronto Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Ben Hutton from the Anaheim Ducks for a 5th-round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs crossed the trade deadline finish line by making a depth acquisition, snagging Ben Hutton from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2022 fifth-round draft pick.
2021-04-12, 21:332020-21 Trade DeadlineWashington Capitals acquire Anthony Mantha from Detroit Red Wings for Jakub Vrana-plus in blockbuster deal
The Washington Capitals pried Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and a first- and a second-round pick. It's the blockbuster deal of the deadline, and J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-12, 20:452020-21 Trade DeadlineThe Winners and Losers of the 2020-21 Trade Deadline
Ryan Lambert looks at the league's 31 teams to determine who are the winners and losers of the 2020-21 trade deadline.
2021-04-12, 20:162020-21 Trade DeadlineFlorida Panthers acquire Sam Bennett, 6th-round pick from Calgary Flames for Emil Heineman, 2nd-round pick
The Florida Panthers final move of the deadline is a pretty substantial one, as they pried Sam Bennet from the Calgary Flames (along with a sixth-round pick) for Emil Heineman and a second-round pick. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-12, 19:362020-21 Trade DeadlineColorado Avalanche acquire Carl Söderberg from the Chicago Blackhawks for a pair of prospects
The Colorado Avalanche have reunited with Carl Söderberg, acquiring him from the Chicago Blackhawks for Josh Dickinson and Ryder Rolston. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-12, 18:562020-21 Trade DeadlineSan Jose Sharks acquire goaltender Magnus Chrona from Tampa Bay Lightning for defenceman Fredrik Claesson
The San Jose Sharks sent a depth defender to the Tampa Bay Lightning for prospect goaltender Magnus Chrona. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-12, 18:292020-21 Trade DeadlineVegas Golden Knights acquire Mattias Janmark from Chicago Blackhawks in 3-way trade
The Vegas Golden Knights have taken a crack at the bat in the 2020-21 trade deadline, connecting on Mattias Janmark, who they acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks for a third-round pick.
2021-04-12, 17:52NHLWhat We Learned: The Tampa Bay Lightning need to tighten special teams play; does David Savard actually help?
The Tampa Bay Lightning took a big swing this weekend when they acquired defenceman David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ryan Lambert looks at that manoeuvre and its fallout.
2021-04-12, 17:012020-21 Trade DeadlineVancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks swap forwards
The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks exchanged fledgling NHL forwards. The Blackhawks are getting Adam Gauddete from Vancouver; the Canucks are getting Matthew Highmore. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-12, 16:192020-21 Trade DeadlineEdmonton Oilers acquire defenceman Dmitry Kulikov from New Jersey Devils for a 4th-round pick
The Edmonton Oilers have added some depth to their blue line, acquiring Dmitry Kulikov from the New Jersey Devils for a conditional 2022 NHL Draft pick.
2021-04-12, 06:322020-21 Trade DeadlineTrade Grades for the 2020-21 NHL Trade Deadline
J.D. Burke and his team of writers are going to grade transactions as they occur in the lead-up to the 2020-21 trade deadline, on April 12th.
2021-04-12, 06:152020-21 Trade DeadlinePittsburgh Penguins acquire Jeff Carter from the Los Angeles Kings for a pair of conditional draft picks
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Jeff Carter from the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional 2022 third-round pick, and a conditional 2023 fourth-round pick. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-12, 05:372020-21 Trade DeadlineBoston Bruins acquire Mike Reilly from Ottawa Senators for 3rd-round pick
The Boston Bruins have bolstered their defensive depth, acquiring Mike Reilly from the Ottawa Senators for a 2022 third-round draft pick. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-12, 05:022020-21 Trade DeadlineBoston Bruins acquire Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar from the Buffalo Sabres for Anders Bjork, 2nd-round pick
The Boston Bruins are loading up, following their acquisition of Mike Reilly with the addition of Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar from the Buffalo Sabres... and not for very much at all.
2021-04-12, 04:152020-21 Trade DeadlineNew York Islanders acquire Braydon Coburn from Ottawa Senators for 7th-round pick
The New York Islanders have shored up their defensive depth, acquiring Braydon Coburn from the Ottawa Senators for a seventh-round pick.
2021-04-12, 03:482020-21 Trade DeadlineToronto Maple Leafs acquire goaltender David Rittich from Calgary Flames for 3rd-round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made an investment in their crease, sending a third-round pick to the Calgary Flames for goaltender David Rittich.
2021-04-11, 22:382020-21 Trade DeadlineToronto Maple Leafs acquire forward Nick Foligno from Columbus Blue Jackets
The Toronto Maple Leafs orchestrated a three-way trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets to secure Nick Foligno (and Stefan Noesen, sure, why not?), with the San Jose Sharks playing the part of the broker. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-11, 19:572020-21 Trade DeadlineMontréal Canadiens acquire Jon Merrill from Detroit Red Wings for 5th-round pick, Hayden Verbeek
The Montréal Canadiens have added a credible defensive presence with a little snarl to their blue line, acquiring Jon Merrill from the Detroit Red Wings for a fifth-round pick and Hayden Verbeek. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-11, 19:052020-21 Trade DeadlineNew Jersey Devils acquire defenceman Jonas Siegenthaler from Washington Capitals for 3rd-round pick
The New Jersey Devils made a somewhat uncharacteristic acquisition relative to their form, prying defenceman Jonas Siegenthaler from the Washington Capitals for the Arizona Coyotes' third-round draft pick in the 2021 NHL Entry. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-11, 12:002020-21 Trade DeadlineNHL Trade Deadline Profile: Rickard Rakell
After a brief injury scare, Rickard Rakell is back on the market. Jack Fraser assesses whether his drop in scoring should scare away potential suitors.
2021-04-10, 21:372020-21 Trade DeadlineTampa Bay Lightning acquire defenceman David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets in 3-way trade with Detroit Red Wings
The Tampa Bay Lightning have taken their first big swing of the 2020-21 trade deadline, prying defenceman David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2021-04-10, 19:212020-21 Trade DeadlineColorado Avalanche acquire Devan Dubnyk from the San Jose Sharks for Greg Pateryn, 5th-round pick
The Colorado Avalanche have made an investment in their crease, prying Devan Dubnyk from the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round pick and defenceman Greg Pateryn.
2021-04-10, 18:042020-21 Trade DeadlineFlorida Panthers acquire Brandon Montour from Buffalo Sabres for a 3rd-round pick
The Florida Panthers are trying to stabilize their defensive depth, acquiring Brandon Montour from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a third-round draft pick. J.D. Burke has more.
2021-04-10, 17:30NHLDoerrie's Deets: Saturday, April 9th
Better late than never, right? We think so, so we've got a weekend edition of Doerrie's Deets, in which Rachel Doerrie offers her take on some of the latest happenings in the hockey world, with insider bits, scouts know-how, and a little of everything in-between.
2021-04-10, 13:002020-21 Trade DeadlineBuyer Beware: Players to avoid at the 2020-21 trade deadline
First, JFresh offered a list of players that would provide value in excess of their contract and the cost to acquire him. Now, he's looking at some of the players that teams should look to avoid before Monday's trade deadline.
2021-04-10, 00:432020-21 Trade DeadlineColorado Avalanche acquire Patrik Nemeth from the Detroit Red Wings for a 4th-round pick
The Colorado Avalanche have made their first move of the deadline, prying Patrik Nemeth from the Detroit Red Wings for a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
2021-04-09, 22:462020-21 Trade DeadlineToronto Maple Leafs acquire centre Riley Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets for conditional 7th-round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs dipped even further into their LTIR reserves today by acquiring Riley Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.