NHL Trade Deadline: Missed Opportunities & Overpayments

0:00It's March 7th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The NHL trade deadline is wrapped up, leaving some teams as clear losers for not making the right moves. Contenders mischances to grab bargains, while sellers held too tight on key players, hurting their rebuilds or playoff wishes. As the clock ticked down, prices on trade targets dropped, but not every team pounced. Players got picky, and sellers like the New York Rangers hesitated, even when deals made sense. The Rangers hoped New Coach Mike Sullivan would spark a playoff return after missing last year, but General Manager Chris Jury went into cell mode. He shipped out Artemis Panneron for modest return, and kept veteran Vincent Trochek, whose playoff Savi could have fetched more from a contender. Despite a likely rebuild ahead, meanwhile, the New York Islanders tied for second in the Metropolitan Division at 75 points, overpaid a first round pick for. 34-year-old Braden Shen from St. Louis.

1:01He's past his prime, and cheaper, younger options like Connor Garland went elsewhere for less. Tampa Bay Lightning, leading the Atlantic at 80 points, settled for 40-year-old Cory Perry on a second round pick from Los Angeles. It's a familiar face for their bottom six, but hardly the firepower needed for a deep Eastern conference run as playoffs near in April. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, L.L.I.SOLYPILLOW.COM