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A chance at making the NHL playoffs can be a powerful catalyst for change, and sure enough, three of the most active teams at the NHL trade deadline are also three teams fighting for the final two spots in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Pit...

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

Using advanced simulations, AccuScore evaluated some of the trade deadline's biggest deals to determine whether teams helped or hurt their chances at making the playoffs. Guerin helps Penguins keep pace in playoff race The Pittsburgh Penguins kicke...

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

The Calgary Flames made the first big trade on deadline day, acquiring Olli Jokinen (and a third-round pick) from the Phoenix Coyotes for Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and a first-round pick. Should Jokinen center the top line in Calgary, with Jaro...

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Clinging to one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers boosted their chances at the trade deadline by adding forward Nik Antropov from Toronto and defenseman Derek Morris from Phoenix. However, with the Carolina Hu...

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Facing the prospect of missing the playoffs after appearing in last year's Stanely Cup Finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins tried to rekindle last year's magic by acquiring another scoring wing for Sidney Crosby. It may not be Marian Hossa, but it's a mov...

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009