Blackhawks Daily: The NHL Trade Deadline Sound Check

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone–with some teams being louder than others. The Blackhawks were certainly quiet but so were a number of other teams that are angling for the playoffs or staring down another offseason of hoping and praying for that generational talent that will save the franchise.

The Detroit Red Wings whispered its way through deadline day, one where general manager Steve Yzerman has often made a boom by the end. Instead, Yzerman believes what they need to get into the playoffs is already there. The Vegas Golden Knights, though, were like the fireworks finale display on the Fourth of July. Just when you thought it was over–there was another big move. Noah Hanifin not big enough for you? Fine, they’ll go grab Tomas Hertl just for good measure.

The trade deadline isn’t always the frenzied trade-fest that was once upon a time. But the week–and especially last few days–still provided some entertainment.

Now who benefits most once the Stanley Cup clinching game drops the curtain on the season?

Blackhawks In Case You Missed It

• Hate it or love, Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has a sensible plan for things as he now starts on what will likely be the next phase of the rebuild
• The Blackhawks quiet trade deadline likely precedes a busy offseason
• The Blackhawks notebook checks in on Andreas Athanasiou and where he’ll be slotted in when he makes his return

NHL Trade Deadline Stories From Around the League

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins had a trade in place for Linus Ullmark, the reigning Vezina winner. He nixed it–but why?

Colorado Hockey Now: Alexandar Georgiev seems to be the answer in net for the Colorado Avalanche. Will it work out with a Stanley Cup at the end–or will it be a deal they wish they should have made?

Montreal Hockey Now: While the Montreal Canadiens shipped Jake Allen to New Jersey, sometimes its the trades earlier on that set the stage–and find the greatest success.

Nashville Hockey Now: Jason Zucker is the perfect low-risk, and low-cost option for the Nashville Predators as they try to muscle their way into the playoffs

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: For those cheering on the demise on the Pittsburgh Penguins, common place since they landed Sidney Crosby 18 years ago, they might want to read this one. Kyle Dubas promises changes–but will he tear down or simply start rebuilding the team in his likeness and image–to give it another run at the Stanley Cup next season.

Philly Hockey Now: PHN’s Jon Bailey places the role of professor and grades the Philadelphia Flyers‘ trade for Erik Johnson, one of many the Flyers made on a busy deadline week for Danny Briere

San Jose Hockey Now: Oh, the San Jose Sharks definitely made some moves and took a beating online from some, too. But SJN’s Sheng Peng likes what they did, especially since they sent a franchise icon to the organization’s worst enemy

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