2014 NHL Trade Deadline Live Blog
Welcome to the 2014 NHL Trade Deadline live blog. You can find the latest trades, rumors, and analysis as it happens.
3/5/14
Thanks for following along today everyone, here is the final recap of today’s transactions and rumors. I’ll be back with some more analysis a little later on and how these deals pertain to the Hawks.
Final Trades
– Thomas Vanek has been sent to the Montreal Canadians. Heading back to the New York Islanders are a 2nd round draft pick and player to be named later.
– Jaroslav Halak has been traded by the Sabres to the Washington Capitals in return for Michael Neuvirth.
– The Sabres have also dealt Matt Moulson & Cody McCormick to the Minnesota Wild for Torrey Mitchell and draft picks.
– The Canucks send Raphael Diaz to the Rangers for a 5th round draft pick.
– The Calgary Flames have sent goalie Reto Berra to the Colorado Avalanche for a draft pick.
– Ryan Kesler HAS NOT been dealt
-The Nashville Predators have sent center David Legwand to the Detroit Red Wings for Patrick Eaves and a 3rd round draft pick.
1:59 PM: Waiting for post-deadline announcements
Not much has happened trade wise in the past thirty minutes. Boston acquired Andrej Meszaros from the Flyers for a third round pick and it’s rumored that a deal to send Matt Moulson from the Buffalo Sabres to the Minnesota Wild is complete, but there has yet to be confirmation.
In the meantime, trades may have been submitted to the league and are awaiting final approval. I’ll update once I hear anything.
1:25 PM: Thomas to Dallas, Schulz to Columbus, Rumors coming in strong
A day after acquiring Roberto Luongo, the Panthers have traded Tim Thomas to the Dallas Stars. Luongo emotionally tweeted out “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” upon hearing the news.
The Oilers have also dealt defenseman Nick Schultz to Columbus for a 5th round pick.
Bob McKenzie tweeted there may be news on the Matt Moulson front.
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
“Matt Moulson to MIN is a possibility.”
1:00 PM: Ruutu to Devils, Goc to Penguins (UPDATE)
(Update) It’s being reported that Andrei Lokitonov will be sent to Carolina in exchange for Ruutu.
With one hour remaining until the deadline, Tuomo Ruutu is being sent to the New Jersey Devils from Carolina Hurricanes. The return is not known yet but it appears to be a cost cutting move on Carolina’s end.
Pittsburgh has also acquired center Marcel Goc from the Panthers for two draft picks. This may indicate they are out on Ryan Kesler.
12:45 PM: Brodeur’s Status Still Up In Air
Martin Brodeur’s name has been heavily discussed the past few days as a trade candidate. Hoping to give one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history one last run at the cup, Darren Dreger reported earlier that Brodeur has a list of 8-9 teams he would waive his No Movement Clause for. Dreger recently tweeted that Devils GM Lou Lamoriello hasn’t revealed much recently regarding Brodeur’s status.
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger
“Lou Lamoriello true to form is not sharing his position with Brodeur or anyone else. They spoke this am, but no sense of direction.”
12:37 PM: Gaborik To Kings Finalized
As per Pierre LeBrun, the LA Kings have bolstered their offense by acquiring winger Marian Gaborik from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
“LA Kings have acquired Marian Gaborik _ still pending trade call however”
11:56 AM: Canadians Acquire Dubnyk
With Carey Price still on the sidelines after winning gold in Sochi, the Canadians acquire goaltending depth from Nashville in exchange for draft picks.
11:21 AM: Hemsky To Ottawa (UPDATE)
(Update) Edmonton will eat half of Hemsky’s salary and receive a 3rd & 5th round picks from Ottawa.
As TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports,
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
“Hemsky to OTT is done.”
11:18 AM: Waiver Claims
Not a trade, but a transaction nonetheless. Boston claims Corey Potter while the Buffalo Sabres have claimed Cory Conacher
10:47 AM: More details on TB/NYR Deal
The Lightning will also receive 1st and 2nd round pick from the Rangers. The 2nd round pick (2014) becomes a 1st if the Rangers reach the Conference Finals. If Callahan resigns in Tampa, the Rangers will receive Tampa’s 2nd rounder in 2014.
10:22 St. Louis/Callahan Trade Confirmed
Canadian Hockey Journalist Renaud Lavoie with the confirmation.
Renaud Lavoie @LavoieRenaud
“Confirming Martin St-Louis is traded to the Rangers for Ryan Callahan. #lightning #tvasports”
10:15 AM: Gaborik To Kings, St.Louis/Callahan Swapping Uniforms?
If true, these trades could be today’s blockbusters. Check out the tweets below for details.
Michael Russo (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Michael Russo @Russostrib
“Hate to backtrack on Twitter (always fun), but now told Gaborik to #lakings is not quite done deal. Source is close to Gaborik tho”
Bob McKenzie (TSN)
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
“No official confirmations (yet) but hearing NYR are prepared to trade Callahan, plus 1st rd pick and 2nd rd pick for Marty St. Louis. Close.”
9:52 AM: Gillis not authorized to trade Kesler?
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune is reporting that Vancouver ownership is hesitant to let GM Mike Gillis authorize a trade of Ryan Kesler. Pittsburgh has been listed as a possible destination for Kesler and if this rumor is true, indicates Mike Gillis’ days are numbered.
9:30 AM
ESPN Chicago @ESPNChiHawks
“Source says Hurricanes’ Manny Malhotra has been associated with Blackhawks’ trade talks.”
9:24 AM
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
“As for any speculation about Kesler and Chicago, told by Hawks source that they are NOT in on that. Also not looking for a backup goalie”
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger
When looking at Brodeur trade possibilities, important to note Marty doesn’t have to be number one. Just the right opportunity/change.
3/4/14
A surprising number of deals took place yesterday in advance of today’s trade deadline. Most notably was Florida’s acquisition of Roberto Luongo. Other players switching uniforms are Ilya Bryzgalov, Martin Erat, Dustin Penner, and Viktor Fasth. Let’s recap all of yesterday’s trades.
– Minnesota Wild acquire Ilya Bryzgalov from the Edmonton Oilers for a 4th round draft pick.
– Washington Capitals acquire Dustin Penner from the Anaheim Ducks for a 4th round draft pick.
– The Edmonton Oilers acquire Viktor Fasth from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2013 3rd Round draft pick and 2014 5th round draft pick.
– The Anaheim Ducks acquire Stephane Robidas from the Dallas Stars for a 4th round draft pick.
– The Philadelphia Flyers acquire Andrew MacDonald from the New York Islanders for Matt Mangene, a 2015 2nd round pick, and a 2014 3rd round pick.
– The Florida Panthers acquire Roberto Luongo and Steven Anthony from the Vancouver Canucks for Jacob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias.
– The Chicago Blackhawks acquire David Rundblad and Mathieu Brisebois from the Phoenix Coyotes for a 2014 2nd round draft pick.
– The Washington Capitals acquire Rostislav Klesla, Chris Brown, and a 2015 4th round draft pick from the Phoenix Coyotes for Martin Erat and John Mitchell.