THW Daily - Grades for Maple Leafs' Lyubushkin Trade & Kings Should Avoid Costly Trade Deadline
Also, a few young Canadiens who could be moved & more
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In today’s edition, we have grades for the Anaheim Ducks trading Ilya Lyubushkin to the Toronto Maple Leafs, why the Kings should avoid a costly trade deadline, and much more.
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Yesterday’s Scores…
3 Young Canadiens Who Could Be Moved at the 2024 Deadline
March 1, 2024 by Trege Wilson
The Montreal Canadiens are in a five-game slump and heading to the bottom of the standings. They are in a perfect position to be major sellers at the NHL trade deadline and gain prospects or draft picks to help with their future. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes already traded a significant piece when he moved Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets for a first-round pick and the rumours are flying about other Montreal veterans like Jake Allen and David Savard.
Grading Maple Leafs’ Trade for Ilya Lyubushkin
March 1, 2024 by JP Gambatese
After a 26-day lull in what was supposed to be an active trade deadline, the ice broke two days ago when Chris Tanev was traded to the Dallas Stars in a three-team deal. Yesterday, another three-team trade went down, as the Anaheim Ducks sent defensive defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who acquired him at 75% retention thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes taking on 25% of his contract, in exchange for a couple of picks.
Maple Leafs Dodging Bad Deals: Teams Seek 4 Deadline Assets
March 1, 2024 by Jim Parsons
As the NHL Trade Deadline looms, the Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to find the right balance between being buyres and making bad trades. At the end of January, Elliotte Friedman shed light on the Maple Leafs’ measured approach in an episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast. The team, counting on GM Brad Treliving to do the right thing, appears hesitant to go all-in this season, opting for a cautious strategy.
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Edmonton Oilers: Some Clarification Behind the Evander Kane "Rift" Rumors With Oilers by Jim Parsons
Wild’s Khusnutdinov Could Be the NHL’s Next Great 2-Way Center
March 1, 2024 by C.G. Jones
The Minnesota Wild announced Wednesday that they have signed Marat Khusnutdinov to a two-year entry-level contract. Khusnutdinov could very well become one of the league’s best two-way centerman in a few years.
Kings Should Avoid a Costly Trade at the 2024 Trade Deadline
March 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The 2023-24 season has seen lots of shakeups in the Western Conference standings. This is seen no better than with the horrific start the Edmonton Oilers had when they started the season as one of the worst teams in hockey. However, since December, they have been one of the best and now sit comfortably in a playoff spot. For the Los Angeles Kings, it has been the complete opposite.
Flyers’ Trade Deadline Moves Will Clarify Team’s Direction
March 1, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
It might seem obvious what the Philadelphia Flyers are — they’re rebuilding. It’s the notion that they have maintained all season long. They were expected to be at the bottom of their division in 2023-24, but they are poised to make the playoffs three quarters through the season. But their mindset never changed. Until now.
More stuff from THW and around the NHL:
Toronto Maple Leafs - Maple Leafs’ Recent Play Makes Them Trade Deadline Buyers
Ottawa Senators - Senators Place Josh Norris on LTIR After Another Shoulder Injury
Buffalo Sabres - 3 Trade Deadline Targets for the Sabres
NHL News & Rumors - Canucks, Hurricanes, Flames, Oilers, Golden Knights
From TSN - Devils acquire MacDermid from Avs
From Sportsnet - NHL Mock Trades: Kings try for second-line scoring, Hurricanes land Buchnevich
From ESPN - Blackhawks boon: Rookie Connor Bedard leads NHL in jersey sales
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