Although the NHL trade market produced no whopping deals this year, just about everybody had their nets in the water all the way up until the deadline Wednesday. Several Stanley Cup contenders caught good players for the postseason grind ahead, while several struggling teams made judicious use of their assets. They also didn't lose any assets that could disrupt team chemistry as they chase that elusive first Stanley Cup. GM Joe Sakic also gave Jarome Iginla freedom to chase his first Stanley Cup, albeit with the longshot Los Angeles Kings. LOSERSBUFFALO SABRES: They were the odd team out, failing to make a deal on the NHL's trade deadline day for the first time since 2002.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2017 07:52 UTC