Lots of moves but with the big deals done before the Olympic roster freeze, no real big names moved today.
The Capitals were active today adding some depth on defense for what they no doubt expect to be a deep playoff run.
The Blue Jackets dumped some expiring contracts for whatever they could get in return.
Sometimes the most interesting thing is the dog that doesn't bark. Personally, I was a little surprised that the Flyers didn't go and try and find a goalie now that Ray Emery is out for the season. Maybe there was no one available (Vesa Toskala doesn't count) or Paul Holmgren really believes Michael Leighton and Brian Boucher can carry them through.
I don't think anyone is looking at a move today and said, 'ah, that's going to push someone over the hump'. Of course, those deals aren't always clear except in retrospect. Will some 3rd line guy traded for the draft equivalent of a bag of pucks wind up scoring a game winning goal in the playoffs? Maybe. That's what makes sports so much fun, you never know where the hero or goat will come for.
So with this behind us...Game On. Vs has Caps @ Sabres (7pm eastern) and it's free preview week for NHL Center Ice, be sure to check your local guide for out of town games you might not normally see.
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