Winnipeg, Colorado, Edmonton and Vegas made significant moves leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
While the Vancouver Canucks did not make a move leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline, teams around the West paid significant assets to try and gain an edge heading into the playoffs. Whether it was increasing their top six or adding defenders, multiple teams in the West showed they are willing to go all in this year. Here is a look at what some of the Canucks potential playoff opponents did leading up to the deadline.
Vegas Golden Knights
After acquiring Noah Hanifin and Anthony Mantha earlier in the week, the Vegas Golden Knights pulled off a shocker, acquiring Tomas Hertl and two third-round picks from the San Jose Sharks for a 2025 first-round pick and prospect David Edstrom. They were able to add Hertl and his massive $6.75 million cap hit through salary retention and because the now former Shark is injured. Currently, with a projected cap hit of $92,109,624, according to CapFriendly, Vegas has once again found a way to use LTIR to its advantage and stack its team ahead of the postseason.
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets pulled off two deals with the New Jersey Devils, adding defensive depth and top-six scoring. The big name was Tyler Toffoli, who was linked to Vancouver all week and went for a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick. Winnipeg also added left-shot defenceman Colin Miller for a 2026 fourth-rounder who should solidify the Jets' defence core. Overall, it was a good day for Kevin Cheveldayoff, who has built a Cup contender in Winnipeg.
Colorado Avalanche
While the Colorado Avalanche did make a move on deadline day, their big moments came over the past few days. They acquired Casey Mittelstadt from the Buffalo Sabres for Bowen Byram, brought in Sean Walker and a 2026 fifth-rounder from the Philadelphia Flyers for Ryan Johansen, and a conditional 2025 first-round pick while also adding Yakov Trenin from the Nashville Predators and Brandon Duhaime from the Minnesota Wild for picks and prospects. It was masterful work from Joe Sakic, who enhanced one of the strongest lineups in the NHL.
Edmonton Oilers
Lastly, the Oilers went the depth route, adding both to their bottom six and defence core. They acquired Sam Carrick and Adam Henrique from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2024 first-rounder and a conditional 2025 fifth-rounder. They also acquired former Canucks defenceman Troy Stecher and a 2024 seventh-rounder from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2027 fourth-rounder. While Ken Holland was somewhat quiet on the trade front, his moves should pay dividends come playoff time.
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