Trade Deadline Moves Paying Off

0:00On April 7th, it's been a full month since the NHL trade deadline on March 6th, and some moves are already paying off big time. We're talking Utah mammoth grabbing defensemen, Mackenzie Wigar, from Calgary, New York Islanders Snagging Center, Braden Shen from St. Louis, Anaheim Ducks, picking up John Carlson from Washington, and Colorado Avalanche reuniting with Nazim Kodry from Calgary again. These deal show teams thinking short-term playoffs or long-term builds. Utah paid a hefty price with the defensemen, a prospect, and three second-round picks for Wigar, locked in at $6.25 million through $20.31. He's brought stability to their blue line in the tough central division, even if his points are down. Meanwhile, Islanders GM went bold for Shen, sending a winger, goalie prospect, first rounder, and third to the blues. The 34-year-old has five goals in 10 points in 15 games, filling that key center spot. Ducks got Carlson cheap with just picks, and he's added nine points quick, boosting their

1:04young core toward playoffs. Avalanche, already dominating, re-added Kodry with salary retention from Calgary for Winger, prospect, and conditional picks. He's got nine points in 15 games, averaging over 18 minutes, making their center depth unbeatable. As the regular season wraps its last full week, these trades prove smart for contenders and rebuilders alike, setting up intriguing playoff shaces. Aheadie, NHL News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.