The Wraparound: NHL Trade Deadline Countdown, Reactions And Speculation
Reilly Smith (Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images)The NHL trade deadline is nearly here, and The Wraparound is here to break it down in bite-sized segments.
Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:
0:00: What to make of Barry Trotz’ trades and waiver claims for the Nashville Predators
6:35: Did the Tampa Bay Lightning overpay for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde?
9:05: With the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning bolstering their rosters, is Brad Treliving under pressure with the Toronto Maple Leafs?
11:49: Even after Jack Hughes’ injury, should the New Jersey Devils still be buying at the trade deadline?
14:14: Can the Edmonton Oilers get back on track with Connor McDavid struggling?
15:58: Is Jordan Greenway a player the Buffalo Sabres can be competitive with?
17:46: What should the expectations be for the rest of Gabriel Landeskog’s NHL career?
20:20: Did the Columbus Blue Jackets make a smart long-term commitment by extending Mathieu Olivier?
21:51: Should the Ottawa Senators trade for Ryan Donato?
23:56: With multiple extensions signed this week, does GM Bill Armstrong believe in Utah HC’s current core?
25:53: Initial thoughts on Reilly Smith being re-acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights
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