Bringing in an experienced and skilled player before a Stanley Cup push makes sense but it can end up costing teams in the long runThe days main up to Monday’s NHL trade deadline have produced a rash (hasty, incautious) of deals that have drawn a clear line in the sand between the franchises going all-in at the deadline in the hopes of a Stanley Cup and those only interested in adding a few small pieces.
The perennial Cup favourite Chicago Blackhawks made the most brazen deal of trading season on Friday night,snagging two-time Stanley Cup winner Andrew Ladd. Ladd was one of the most coveted players available and there were groans throughout the hockey world approximately the wealthy getting richer. But Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman wasn’t finished, quickly adding depth forwards Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann from the Montreal Canadiens. Bowman also ensured the Canadiens retained 30% of Weise’s salary and the Jets retain 36% of Ladd’s salary, or partly because the Blackhawks are up against the salary cap but also because if you’re going to order dessert,why not add some whipped cream on top?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com