Monday, 2 March 2015

A few teams are done, Caps still to tinker?

We're 6 hours before the 2015 NHL Trade Deadline. Some teams have made their moves; buyers have bought inching themselves closer to contention; while the sellers have sold some but not all assets as of yet.
Consider two teams done
Barring a minor league depth move two teams are likely considered done. The New York Rangers made a trio of trades Sunday; obtaining Keith Yandle, Chris Summers James Sheppard while moving out John Moore and Lee Stempniak. Now considered one of the top teams in the East; the Rangers are deep in every position.
The other team very likely done is the Winnpeg Jets. I challenged the teams general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff a few weeks back and he's passed with flying colors http://corbyshockeycentral.blogspot.ca/2015/02/will-chevy-make-moves-this-year-around.html. In a matter of weeks the Jets have added the much needed depth up front; adding Drew Stafford, Jiri Tlusty and Stempniak. a large upgrade compared to Galiardi and Peluso.
Not going to do much
A few times have done their shopping already; and might make a few minor moves at best. Consider Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Vancouver, Nashville and Chicago in that boat. Those teams are up against the cap or at or near their set budget.
Are Caps done; thinking about tinkering
The Caps might be content but know themselves their not the favorite to win the East. They have two veteran forwards they might consider moving due to their lack of consistency. Both Jason Chimera and Brooks Laich have been on the fourth line lately; and were bumped further down the depth cart after they acquired Curtis Glencross. If the price was right both in acquiring/salary they'd like to add a top six forward and one who could play with Ovi & Backstrom. For them to get that player; Chimera or Laich would need to move on.

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