With the trade deadline coming up I am making a list of players that I think will possibly be wearing a different jersey after the deadline, and making some proposed deals.
Here is my list of players:
Hal Gill-Montreal Canadiens
Andrei Kostitsyn-Montreal Canadiens
Jeff Carter-Columbus Blue Jackets
Samuel Pahlsson-Columbus Blue Jackets
Nicklas Grossman-Dallas Stars
Ales Hemsky-Edmonton Oilers
Matt Greene-Los Angeles Kings
Matt Cullen-Minnesota Wild
Ryan Suter-Nashville Predators
Torrey Mitchell- San Jose Sharks
Keith Ballard-Vancouver Canucks
Mason Raymond-Vancouver Canucks
Andrew Ference-Boston Bruins
Paul Gaustad-Buffalo Sabres
Brad Boyes-Buffalo Sabres
Ville Leino-Buffalo Sabres
Tuomo Ruutu-Carolina Hurricanes
Andy Greene- New Jersey Devils
James van Riemsdyk- Philadelphia Flyers
Dominic Moore- Tampa Bay Lightning
Luke Schenn- Toronto Maple Leafs
It is always really hard to predict who is going to be traded, often the NHL's GM's surprise us and do weird moves. However, the names I listed above ^ are people who will probably be traded, even if it is a weird trade. Now onto possible trades.
Ryan Suter of the Nashville Predators for James van Riemsdyk and a 1st round draft pick.
One trade that lots of people think is going to happen is James van Riemsdyk for Luke Schenn. But I don't think that will happen. I think that Suter has a higher likelihood of being traded at all compared to Schenn. Also he has said that he won't sign a contract with the Pred's before the deadline, which puts them in a very tight spot. This team also wants to win, and they need some more firepower up front and van Riemsdyk can do that. They will be hurt defensively, but with their defensive style and Pekka Rinne in net, they should still be able to play solid defense and keep the goals against to a minimum. In the Flyer's case. They have needed another defenseman ever since Chris Pronger went down with a potentialy career ending injury at the begining of the year. They have tons of great scoring forwards so losing van Riemsdyk shouldn't be a big deal.
Niklas Grossman of the Dallas Stars and a 2nd or 1st round draft pick for Ales Hemsky of the Edmonton Oilers.
This trade would work for both sides as the solid play of Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, and Sam Gagner has made Hemsky expendable. The stars need offence and Hemsky is one of the most skilled players in the league. The Oilers need defense and Grossman is a solid defensive defensman. Also the Oilers are re-building so the draft pick would help them out too.
Jeff Carter of the Columbus Blue Jackets for Luke Schenn of the Toronto Maple Leafs and a 1st round pick
The Leafs really want a big centre ice man that can score and that is exactly what Jeff Carter is. The Blue Jackets want young players (specifically defense) and Luke Schenn is just that. Also since they are re-building, the draft pick would be quite helpful too.
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