NHL Trade Deadline Moves: Red Flags and Concerns

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The NHL trade deadline was pretty quiet this year, but not all the moves panned out. We're talking about five deals already showing red flags, like Vegas grabbing defenseman Rasmus Anderson back in mid-January or the islander's adding, forwards Andre Palat and Braden Shen. Then there were Buffalo picking up Luke Shen and Logan Stanley on the blue line, plus Philadelphia swapping young scorer Bobby Brink for prospect. David Jurishek Anderson has struggled in 14 games with the Golden Knights, posting negative goals above replacement and expected numbers, even after shifting, to a softer role on the third pair. Palat, who came over from New Jersey with his $6 million cap hit, has not boosted the islanders much, sitting at a low expected goal share, since arriving. Meanwhile, Braden Shen brings speed and shooting concerns to New York, along with a hefty $6.5 million cap through next season, and they gave up a first round pick.

1:05Buffalo's dual of Luke Shen and Logan Stanley look like defensive weak spots despite some surface stats, costing them a promising prospect, and more. Draft Capital. Fans and analysts are scratching their heads over these, especially for cap strap teams, like the islanders chasing a playoff run. The moves haven't tank seasons yet, but they risk harding depth and future flexibility if players don't rebound. With 18-20 games left for most squads, they're still playoff time to adjust. Vegas needs Anderson clicking in the West, while others hope for better fits. We'll keep watching how these play out. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.