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Blue Jackets’ Big Gamble at NHL Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets made the first move a couple days before the trade deadline, and after all the dust settled, they are definitely all-in for a hopeful Stanley Cup run.

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Winners and Losers of the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline

Another NHL trade deadline has come and gone, featuring a handful of major moves along with some depth deals. As usual, most of the noteworthy players traded are pending free agents swapped for draft picks and prospects. Time will tell…

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Winners and Losers – Pre-NHL Trade Deadline Day 2019

The NHL's trade deadline often sees a flurry of deals made in the final hours leading up to the 3 pm ET cutoff point. However, several noteworthy trades took place in the month leading up to deadline day that could affect…

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Teams In Need Of a Big Move Before the NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is upon us. Here are some teams that could benefit from a big move.

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Points to Ponder Leading Up to the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline is just five days away. Here's a look at some key issues worth watching in the lead-up to Monday's 3 pm ET deadline. Any return for Ottawa Senators center Matt Duchene, right wing Mark…

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Top NHL Trades of 2018-19 Heading To The Deadline

Looking back at some of the top trades since the start of the season and see how those teams/players have fared so far.

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Former NHL Sellers That Could Become Buyers

It wasn't too long ago that the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, and St. Louis Blues were considered potential sellers in the NHL trade market. Entering the New Year, the three clubs were sitting well out of playoff contention in their respective…

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Looking Back At The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline

Taking a look back at the 2018 NHL trade deadline to see what worked and what didn't.

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Possible Heirs to Ovechkin’s NHL Goal-Scoring Legacy

Alex Ovechkin is this generations greatest goal scorer, but who will be his heir to his goal scoring legacy.

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Players Least Likely To Be Moved Before 2019 NHL Trade Deadline

As the NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline draws nearer, media speculation keeps growing over which players could be on the move. Some, such as Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin, Ottawa Senators forwards Matt Duchene and Matt Stone, and…

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Surging Clubs Making the NHL Playoff Race Interesting

Six weeks ago there were some teams at the bottom of the standings that looked down and out. Now, four teams find themselves in the middle of the NHL playoff race.

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NHL Clubs Not Done Dealing Before The Trade Deadline

With the NHL's Feb. 25th trade deadline just two weeks away, general managers are evaluating their rosters to determine which players to move and which ones to pursue. A number of clubs have already been active in the trade market…

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