NHL trade deadline: Grading all the big deals completed this trade season
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The NHL trade season intensified in December with the Vancouver Canucks trading Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, sparking ongoing Trade Grades analysis ahead of the March 6 deadline.
- Key trades include the Ducks acquiring defenseman John Carlson for draft picks, graded A- for Ducks and B+ for Capitals, and the Blue Jackets obtaining winger Conor Garland from the Canucks, earning an A- grade for the Blue Jackets.
- The Maple Leafs received high marks (A+) for trading Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche in exchange for a first-round pick, while the Avalanche received a C grade for the deal.
- The Oilers made several moves, including acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy (A- grade) and center Jason Dickinson (B-
