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Trade Deadline Issue 2019
Our 76-page Trade Deadline Preview breaks down each NHL team's needs and availability and lists our Trade Bait Power Rankings. Also in the issue: we have features on Johnny Gaudreau, Brayden Point, how China plans on becoming a hockey power, the Russian Penguins, and much, much more.
MONTREAL CANADIENS
NEEDS: Even though the Canadiens have rebounded more quickly than anyone could have imagined, it’s still all about the future in Montreal. They addressed their center situation but need more depth at forward and defense. AVAILABILITY: GM Marc Bergevin has already clearly stated he has no interest in trading a high pick or prospect, so that really just leaves depth players and a few veterans. UFAs: J. Benn (D), A. Niemi (G), K. Agostino (LW) TRADE BAIT: If you believe Jordie Benn is never going to be as good as he has been this season, and that would be a fair statement, now would be the time to move the pending UFA for perhaps a second-round draft pick. Benn is having a career year at 31 and has been a defensive stalwart while…
BUFFALO SABRES
NEEDS: The Sabres were expected to be dynamic, but offensively, they’re middling at best, largely because their supporting cast of forwards has been so disappointing. They’re also young and raw on defense and sometimes it shows. AVAILABILITY: The Sabres have four first-round selections over the next two years, but it’s doubtful they’d part with any picks or prospects. UFAs: J. Skinner (LW), J. Pominville (RW) TRADE BAIT: This is a tough one for the Sabres because of the uncertainty. If they’re out of the playoff race by the deadline, they’ll need to have a long talk with Jeff Skinner to see what his future plans are. If they aren’t in and Skinner can’t commit, he would be one of the most coveted rentals on the market: he was on pace for 50 goals…
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
NEEDS: The Leafs bolstered their top four on ‘D’ with experienced two-way stalwart Jake Muzzin. He’s a left shot, though. Will Toronto keep looking for a righty or have a lefty play the right side? AVAILABILITY: Toronto has an abundance of youthful talent, both on their roster (Kasperi Kapanen, Andreas Johnsson) and among their futures. UFAs: J. Gardiner (D), R. Hainsey (D), P. Lindholm (LW), M. Marincin (D) TRADE BAIT: It’s strange that their most tradable commodity would be a defenseman given they just acquired one, but 19-year-old Timothy Liljegren is already a second-year pro with a Calder Cup to his name. The Leafs’ Stanley Cup window is wide open at the moment and they would be able to deal Liljegren and still have 2018 first-rounder Rasmus Sandin.…
JERSEY HOUND
THE 2019 NHL ALL-STAR jerseys used upcycled plastics from the ocean floor in the construction of the sweaters. But they looked boring. Switch over to the CWHL All-Star Game, however, and you got an eyeful of vibrant color. The women wore purple and gold sweaters, reminiscent of those classic Los Angeles Kings uniforms from yesteryear. The all-star logo for the CWHLers made for a pretty cool crest, and the jersey striping was kept to a solid, minimal treatment. They may not have helped save the environment, but the CWHL jerseys hit the mark visually. And when it comes to the Jersey Hound, that’s what counts.…
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