LOS ANGELES – The 2022 NHL Trade deadline was slow to get rolling, but quickly picked up steam. Nearly 30 trades were completed with 40+ player changing sweaters and cities.
The only surprises were the quiet teams. Well, that’s not entirely true, there were teams like the Rangers who gave away mid to late draft picks to sure up the roster for the playoff push.
Otherwise, there were expected trades and little on the unexpected front. Here is the report card for all 32 NHL clubs.
ARIZONA- B-, The Coyotes did not trade away veteran assets. They signed young goalie Karel Vejmelka.
BOSTON- A-, The Bruins traded for and signed Hampus Lindholm to a long term team friendly contract.
CALGARY- A-, The Flames brought in versatile veteran forward Calli Jarnkok. They snagged Tyler Toffoli early in the season and he has played a part in their success.
CAROLINA- C-, The Hurricanes are another team taking a chance on Max Domi. They signed Jesperi Kotaniemi to an 8 year contract.
CHICAGO- B, The Blackhawks received two 1st rounders and more for Brandon Hagel but Hagel is a guy you build around.
COLORADO- A, The Avs got exactly what they needed a big tough defenseman in Josh Manson. Artturi Lehkonen Lehkonen and Andrew Cogliano are nice depth acquisitions.
DALLAS- B+, The Stars acquired Scott Wedgewood who has already won a game for them and top 9 winger Vlad Namestnikov.
DETROIT- B, The Red Wings received their 3rd line center of now and the future in Oskar Sundqvist for Nick Leddy.
EDMONTON — D-, The Oilers failed to address their horrid goaltending situation again. They traded for below average players Derrick Brassard and Brett Kulak.
FLORIDA- B+, The Panthers traded for Uber playoff defensemen Ben Chiarot. They got Flyer icon but unsuccessful playoff performer Claude Giroux.
LOS ANGELES- B, The Kings extended center Jeremy Lizotte for 2 years on the cheap. Troy Stecher gives the Kings some defensive depth.
MINNESOTA- A, The Wild got reigning Vezina winning goalie Marc Andre Fluery. They also got tough guy Nick Deslauries. Nick’s hands can score goals and throw punches. Jacob Middleton ia a sturdy defenseman.
NASHVILLE- B-, The Predators gained blueline depth with Jeremy Lauzon.
NEW JERSEY- B-, The Devils traded for goalie Andrew Hammond. They didn’t move any of their several tradable veterans.
OTTAWA – B, Goalie Anton Forsberg signed a 3 year extension for under market value. Travis Hamonic will provide the Senators a physical, veteran presence on defense.
RANGERS- A, New York greatly improved their bottom 6 by trading for Frankie Vatrano, Andrew Copp and Tyler Motte.
ISLANDERS- D+, The Islanders believe this season is an aberration and decided to not move anyone. They extended Zach Parise and Cal Clutterbuck.
PHILADELPHIA- D+, They did not get enough for their former captain Claude Giroux but Giroux did not help the Flyers by giving them only 1 team he was willing to waive his no trade to.
PITTSBURGH- B-, The Penguins did just enough to show they’re fans and the team they’re going for it. They traded for excellent top 6 winger Rickard Rakell while getting rid of dead weight Dom Simon and Zach Aston Reese. The Penguins didn’t address their lack of toughness or lack of depth on defense.
SAN JOSE- B+, The Sharks signed Tomas Hertl to a reasonable number for 8 years.
ST LOUIS- C, The Blues got Nick Leddy who is a solid veteran defenseman with offensive skills but Oskar Sundqvist is a good relatively young 3rd line center.
TAMPA BAY- C -, The Lightning remade their whole 3rd line. They gave Chicago a king’s ransom for Brandon Hagel. I’d rather have Matt Joseph then Nicholas Paul.
TORONTO- C-, The Leafs hope Mark Giordano finds the of youth in Lake Ontario. The Leafs needed a scoring winger, more depth on defense , bottom 6 help and probably a goalie.
VEGAS- F, The NHL rescinded their trade of Evgeny Dadonov to Anaheim.
WASHINGTON- C-, The Capitals added scoring depth in reacquiring Marcus Johansson. They didn’t address goaltending.
VANCOUVER- D, Wheeler dealer GM Jim Rutherford only acquired defenseman Travis Dermott. Tyler Motte was the only veteran he moved out.
WINNIPEG- B-, The Jets brought back Mason Appleton and added spare part in Zach Sanford.
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