NHL Teams Who Already Panicked Prior to the Roster Freeze

The NHL roster freeze kicked in on Friday and several teams made trades ahead of the league shutting things down. Were they smart moves?

Some teams thrive under pressure, while others struggle. This season, as games were being lost and well-intentioned plans were being ruined, a few teams felt the urgency of the NHL roster freeze. With a deadline looming and a brief trade blackout approaching, several general managers either finalized deals or explored their options.

How many teams found …