THW Daily - Blue Jackets and Bruins Could Both Win Peeke Trade & Blackhawks Eliminated From Playoff Contention
Also, updates on a couple of Canadiens' defensive prospects & more
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In today’s edition, we have how both the Blue Jackets and Bruins could end up as winners in the Andrew Peeke trade, the Blackhawks become the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention, and much more.
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Rangers Prioritzed Future Over Blockbuster Trade With Penguins
March 12, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The New York Rangers made their intentions clear at the 2024 Trade Deadline as they made several moves to fill some holes in their roster and give them the best shot at making a deep run into the postseason.
Blue Jackets & Bruins Could Both Win in Andrew Peeke Trade
March 12, 2024 by Nicholas Arnold
The trade of Andrew Peeke perfectly linked a seller and a buyer. The Columbus Blue Jackets have been a seller since their run to their first playoff series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019. The Boston Bruins have been in playoff contention for a long time as they continue to ride a seven-season long playoff streak. The trade was as follows:
Canadiens’ Hutson & Reinbacher Could Be in the NHL This Season
March 12, 2024 by Trege Wilson
With the trade deadline over and the Montreal Canadiens closer to the bottom five of the league than a wild card spot, there isn’t much for fans to be excited about. The best that can be done now is to hope for competitive hockey and a good drafting position while watching young players like Jurj Slafkovsky develop and improve their game.
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Domi, Dewar & Marner Recovery
March 12, 2024 by The Old Prof
During the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ four-day break, the team has a valuable chance to further integrate their new players. Given the recent additions to the roster, particularly on defense, with players like Ilya Lyubushkin and Joel Edmundson, these practice sessions will be important for building chemistry and familiarity with new teammates.
Chicago Blackhawks 2023-24 Obituary: From First Pick to First Out
March 12, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
Was there really anyone out there that didn’t see this one coming? On March 9, the Chicago Blackhawks became the first NHL team this season to officially be eliminated from playoff contention.
4 Oilers Facing Final Playoff Push Before Potential Exits
March 12, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The Edmonton Oilers are through the NHL Trade Deadline and making a final push towards the playoffs. A team in win-now mode, this season could be the last opportunity for several players on the active roster to make a run with this organization. Some are pending UFAs, others are in a position where tough decisions could be made, and some are key pieces that if the Oilers don’t win it all, could be blamed for another failure of a season.
More stuff from THW and around the NHL:
New York Islanders - Islanders’ Trade Deadline Hints at Summer Moves
Arizona Coyotes - Coyotes’ Josh Doan & Aku Räty Could Earn Call-up Post-Deadline
Calgary Flames - Flames Playoff Chances Slim but Not Impossible
NHL News & Rumors - Senators, Penguins, Flames, Maple Leafs, Canucks
From TSN - Canucks G Demko out 'week-to-week' with lower-body injury
From Sportsnet - Rangers' Matt Rempe suspended four games for elbowing
From ESPN - Atlanta group formally requests NHL expansion franchise
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