THW Daily - Post Trade Deadline NHL Rebuild Rankings & Panthers Should Rest Injured Players
Also, a couple of trade destinations for Oilers' Evander Kane & more
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In today’s edition, we have rebuild rankings following the 2024 trade deadline, why the Panthers should rest their injured players before the playoffs, and much more.
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2 Potential Offseason Trade Destinations for Evander Kane
March 19, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers have chosen to go all-in this season and hope they can win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, and their sixth in franchise history. With the acquisitions of Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick, and Troy Stetcher at the 2024 Trade Deadline, they filled the holes they had throughout their lineup and now have a strong team heading into the postseason. They also didn’t need to move anyone off their current roster to bring these players in, which was another huge bonus and should help them down the stretch. One player who could become a cap casualty in the offseason so that they can have some more flexibility though, is forward Evander Kane.
NHL Rebuild Rankings: Post-2024 Trade Deadline Edition
March 19, 2024 by Mike Fink
There were a few teams that were rebuilding last season that have become contenders this season, most notably, the Vancouver Canucks. Then there are a few teams that weren’t considered rebuilders but are back, specifically the Ottawa Senators. Then, there are a few teams that weren’t considered rebuilders but are back, specifically the Ottawa Senators. Then, there are plenty of teams in the middle and tough areas to evaluate. Are the Philadelphia Flyers still rebuilding despite clinging to the third-best record in the Metropolitan Division? What about the Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, Seattle Kraken, and other teams that are having rough seasons but otherwise were expected to be competitive?
3 St. Louis Blues Players GM Doug Armstrong Should Have Kept
March 19, 2024 by Josh Berg
The scrutiny St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong has faced during his tenure with the team has been well documented. After helping build a team that hoisted the franchise’s first-ever Stanley Cup in 2019, the Blues have failed to win more than one round in the playoffs since and are on the verge of missing the playoffs for back-to-back seasons for the first time in more than a decade.
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Blackhawks Youth Making a Difference in March
March 19, 2024 by Brooke LoFurno
The term “Let the kids play” is a hockey term often used a lot during rebuilds, and in the Chicago Blackhawks‘ case, all the injuries this season have shown that their younger players have needed to step up more than ever.
Panthers Should Rest Up Injured Players Until the Playoffs
March 19, 2024 by Joey Ganzi
The Florida Panthers are one of the strongest teams in the league, ranked second in the Atlantic Division behind the Boston Bruins with a record of 45-19-4 and 94 points. However, they were shut out by the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, 4-0, and one major factor in that loss was their lack of depth.
Projecting Lucas Raymond’s New Red Wings Contract
March 19, 2024 by Tony Wolak
Without Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin in the lineup, Lucas Raymond has stepped up to be Detroit’s go-to, all-situations forward. It’s good timing for Raymond – his entry-level contract (ELC) expires after this season and the third-year forward is due for a hefty raise. Raymond is eligible to sign a new deal at any point. Here, we’ll explore what that contract could look like in terms of length and salary.
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