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- RORY BOYLEN: Five winners and five losers of the 2014 NHL trade deadline (The Hockey News)
- RYAN KENNEDY: What is Marty St-Louis' legacy in Tampa Bay now? (The Hockey News)
- KEN CAMPBELL: Vanek worth the gamble for size-challenged Canadiens (The Hockey News)
- ADAM PROTEAU: Capitals' deadline moves prove management remains in denial (The Hockey News)
- RYAN DIXON: Winners and losers on NHL deadline day (Sportsnet)
- PIERRE LeBRUN: Ryan Kesler's staying put has domino effect (ESPN)
- MARK SPECTOR: Not a great NHL deadline for the Canucks (Sportsnet)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Kings won't be much better with Gaborik (ESPN)
- SEAN GENTILLE: NHL trade deadline: Who won? Canadiens, Sabres top the list (The Sporting News)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: How about those Canadiens getting Vanek? (ESPN)
- ALLAN MUIR: teve Yzerman pays price, trades Martin St. Louis to New York Rangers (Si.com)
- RYAN DIXON: Despite doubters, Bozak is a front-line player (Sportsnet)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Yzerman made most of bad situation (ESPN)
- JOHN MANASSO: Preds' playoff odds likely longer after trading Legwand (Foxsports)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Not everyone's a winner at deadline (ESPN)
- MIKE BROPHY: Leafs overcome Martin St. Louis, power-play woes in New York (CBC)
- BRIAN STUBITS: Thomas Vanek traded to Canadiens for draft pick, prospect (CBS Sportsline)
- TIM WHARNSBY: Vanek perfect fit for Canadiens, Kesler stays in Vancouver (CBC)
- ROY MacGREGOR: Sens go against the grain by acquiring Hemsky, re-signing Phillips (Globe & Mail)
- DAVID SHOALTS: The complicated story behind the St. Louis-Callahan swap (Globe & Mail)
- ERIC DUHATSCHEK: On this deadline day, the buyers won (Globe & Mail)
- KEVIN ALLEN: Lightning make best of messy Martin St. Louis situation (USA Today)
- KEVIN ALLEN: 10 most improved teams after NHL trade deadline (USA Today)
- BARRY SVRLUGA: Deal's defensible, but defense was top need (Washington Post)
- MARTIN FENNELLY: St. Louis story has bad end (Tampa Tribune)
- LARRY BROOKS: Sway for St. Louis will sting without Cup win now (New York Post)
- STEVE SIMMONS: St. Louis, Callahan look like spoiled brats in Rangers-Lightning trade (Toronto Sun)
- IAIN MacINTYRE: Roberto Luongo's agent took charge in facilitating trade out of Vancouver (Vancouver Sun)
- BARRY ROZNER: Post-deadline, Blackhawks' Bowman likes his team (Chicago Daily Herald)
- STEVE POLITI: Martin Brodeur as Devils GM? As trade deadline passes, he should chase a new path in the organization (Newark Star Ledger)
- CHRIS STEVENSON: Garth Snow, Islanders laughing stock after Thomas Vanek deal (Ottawa Sun)
- DAVE STUBBS: Vanek deal goes down to the wire (Montreal Gazette)
- STEPHEN HARRIS: Past proves deadline losses can be wins (Boston Herald)
- RICH HOFMANN: Flyers mapping out final stretch (Philadelphia Daily News)
- HELENE ST. JAMES: How a headache led the Wings to bring Legwand home (Detroit Free Press)
- DAVE FESCHUK: Leafs GM eyes off-season moves after trade deadline dud (Toronto Star)
- TONY GALLAGHER: It's hard to make moves when you're hog-tied by players (Vancouver Province)
- GARY SHELTON: Marty St. Louis era draws to a sad ending (Tampa Bay Times)
- GARY LAWLESS: Time wasn't right for Chevy to deal high-end prospects (Winnipeg Free Press)
- ERIC FRANCIS: Two shrewd moves ease blow from epic fail of not trading Michael Cammalleri (Calgary Sun)
- WAYNE SCANLAN: Hemsky move shows Senators are believers (Ottawa Citizen)
- BOB HUNTER: Gaborik didn't fit, so trade is best (Columbus Dispatch)
- RICK MORRISSEY: Upset Blackhawks didn't deal? Reflect on those two Cups again (Chicago Sun-Times)
- TARA SULLIVAN: Keeping Brodeur was best move Lou could make (Bergen Record)
- PAT LEONARD: NY Rangers dealing Ryan Callahan means loss of leading man (New York Daily News)
- TERRY JONES: Oilers' GM eyes draft and beyond (Edmonton Sun)
- RANDY SPORTAK: Corban Knight's debut in trade-deadline's shadow (Calgary Sun)
- MIKE ZEISBERGER: NHL trade deadline winners and losers (Toronto Sun)
- PAT HICKEY: Tokarski thanks his lucky posts (Montreal Gazette)
- BOB DUFF: Wings make desperate move (Windsor Star)
- IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks refused to yield on inferior offers for Ryan Kesler (Vancouver Sun)
- PAUL FRIESEN: Sink or swim (Winnipeg Sun)
- FLUTO SHINZAWA: From shallow pool, Bruins get depth (Boston Globe)Paywall to view
- ERIC ERLENDSSON: There's little time for Yzerman to relax (Tampa Tribune)
- BRUCE GARRIOCH: Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray still believes team can make playoffs (Ottawa Sun)
- GEORGE JOHNSON: Biggest NHL trade deadline news for Flames was who stayed put -- Mike Cammalleri (Calgary Herald)
- DAMIEN COX: Forwards NHL trade deadline game-changers (Toronto Star)
- HELENE ELLIOTT: Kings make one of the few big deals on NHL trade deadline day (Los Angeles Times)
- MIKE ZEISBERGER: Leafs' Kadri, Lupul and Clarkson need to step up (Toronto Sun)
- ED WILLES: Ryan Kesler's non-trade was anything but clear-cut (Vancouver Province)
- BUCKY GLEASON: Murray's trade day intensity is refreshing (Buffalo News)
- MICHAEL RUSSO: A deeper look into the Wild's deadline-day trades (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
- TERRY KOSHAN: Maple Leafs won't have easy time on road to playoffs (Toronto Sun)
- JOHN MacKINNON: Oilers' greatest developmental depth on defence (Edmonton Journal)
- RON COOK: Stars here already hold playoff keys for Penguins (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
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- KEN CAMPBELL: Goalies have been stars of the deadline so far (The Hockey News)
- RORY BOYLEN: Roberto Luongo trade a huge win for Florida -- but what is Mike Gillis doing in Vancouver? (The Hockey News)
- KEN CAMPBELL: Life after Luongo: Canucks still can't score (The Hockey News)
- RYAN KENNEDY: Andrew MacDonald trade a sad harbinger for Islanders (The Hockey News)
- RYAN DIXON: Kesler to Hawks would be a dream deal (Sportsnet)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Ducks leading league in deft moves, too (ESPN)
- MARK SPECTOR: Canucks GM Gillis has work cut out for him (Sportsnet)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Bryzgalov deal curious choice for Wild (ESPN)
- ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: Why the Roberto Luongo saga finally ended in Vancouver (CBC)
- SEAN GENTILLE: Roberto Luongo traded to Florida Panthers, Canucks saga ends (The Sporting News)
- PIERRE LeBRUN: Canucks still taking calls on Ryan Kesler (ESPN)
- TIM WHARNSBY: Where does Roberto Luongo trade leave Canucks? (CBC)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Trade to Panthers brings Luongo full circle (ESPN)
- TIM WHARNSBY: Ryan Kesler trade talk swirls in Vancouver (CBC)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Trade deadline: Goalies on the move (ESPN)
- CHRIS PETERS: Ryan Kesler is NHL trade deadline's most intriguing chip (CBS Sportsline)
- ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 30 Thoughts: Stanley Cup contenders line up for Ryan Kesler (CBC)
- JASON BOTCHFORD: In the blink of an eye, an era is over (Vancouver Province)
- FLUTO SHINZAWA: Bruins running out of trade targets for defensive help (Boston Globe)Paywall to view
- STEVE POLITI: Martin Brodeur gives Devils fans another victory, but not a victory lap (Newark Star Ledger)
- DAVE HYDE: A bold move -- and desperate cry -- by Panthers (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
- CAM COLE: Roberto Luongo saga ends badly for Canucks (Vancouver Sun)
- STEPHEN HARRIS: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli expected to deal for some help (Boston Herald)
- ERIC FRANCIS: Other than forward & defence, Brian Burke says Calgary Flames are just fine (Calgary Sun)
- GARY LAWLESS: Jets dangling Seto, Thorbs in front of Sharks? (Winnipeg Free Press)
- JOHN MacKINNON: Fasth, Scrivens a net upgrade for Oilers (Edmonton Journal)
- MIKE ZEISBERGER: Canucks GM Gillis to blame for bad Luongo, Schneider deals (Toronto Sun)
- FILIP BONDY: Impact of Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is difficult to mask (New York Daily News)
- DAVID SHOALTS: More than one way to get reinforcements for Stanley Cup drive (Globe & Mail)
- IAIN MacINTYRE: Roberto Luongo's 'great run' in Vancouver over ... as is Canucks' (Vancouver Sun)
- TONY GALLAGHER: Gillis, Luongo both get what they want (Vancouver Province)
- CHRIS STEVENSON: Luongo drama finally ends with trade from Canucks to Panthers (Ottawa Sun)
- MICHAEL ARACE: Need for defenseman to test approach to Jackets' future (Columbus Dispatch)
- DAMIEN COX: Roberto Luongo deal headlines wild day of NHL goalie trades (Toronto Star)
- DEREK VAN DIEST: Edmonton Oilers don't call on Szabados ... Ottawa Senators Bobby Ryan calm at deadline ... Conacher won't quit (Edmonton Sun)
- GEORGE JOHNSON: Burke's open for business as "seller" Flames aim to add pieces to help rebuilding process (Calgary Herald)
- IAIN MacINTYRE: Uninspired Canucks fall to Coyotes, 1-0 (Vancouver Sun)
- JEFF STRAUSS: Miller not here to win the Cup all by himself (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
- DAVID CLIMER: Preds don't need trade, just Rinne (The Tennessean)
- ERIC DUHATSCHEK: Never judge a trade deadline by its cover (Globe & Mail)
- LARRY BROOKS: Martin Brodeur plays it straight as trade rumors swirl (New York Post)
- ED WILLES: Luongo trade the first act in the Canucks' return to respectability (Vancouver Province)
- KEN WIEBE: Jets feeling pressure of playoff push (Winnipeg Sun)
- MIKE ZEISBERGER: Roberto Luongo to Panthers highlights flurry of NHL trades (Toronto Sun)
- BEN KUZMA: Luongo didn't see trade coming (Vancouver Province)
- MARK WHICKER: Ducks add a blood brother in Robidas (Orange County Register)
- BUCKY GLEASON: A long chat could have solved rift (Buffalo News)
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- RORY BOYLEN: Roberto Luongo, Eddie Lack find humor in Canucks goaltending controversy (The Hockey News)
- CHRIS JOHNSTON: Leafs' Nonis should keep calm as deadline looms (Sportsnet)
- ALLAN MUIR: NHL 2014 trade deadline matchmaker (Si.com)
- JOHN MANASSO: Predators' hands may be tied before NHL trade deadline (Foxsports)
- SCOTT BURNSIDE: Handing out the NHL hardware (ESPN)
- MIKE BROPHY: Maple Leafs still trying to shake Olympic hangover (CBC)
- PIERRE LeBRUN: Rumblings: Stars, Wings mulling deals? (ESPN)
- TIM WHARNSBY: Jets GM has tough decisions with Mark Stuart, Olli Jokinen (CBC)
- DAVID SHOALTS: Nolan's future is uncertain in the wake of LaFontaine's departure (Globe & Mail)
- JEFF BLAIR: With blockbuster trade unlikely, can current Leafs roster find defensive game? (Globe & Mail)
- KEVIN ALLEN: 15 who'll draw interest as trade deadline rentals (USA Today)
- KEVIN ALLEN: NHL trade targets with long-term value (USA Today)
- RICK GOSSELIN: Mike Modano to be forever linked to Gordie Howe, Rocket Richard after jersey retirement (Dallas Morning News)
- MIKE ZEISBERGER: NHL trade deadline turmoil for Canucks, Sabres (Toronto Sun)
- IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks GM Mike Gillis can't afford to do nothing (Vancouver Sun)
- GARY LAWLESS: Ice any idea of WHL's Kootenay franchise coming to 'Peg (Winnipeg Free Press)
- ERIC FRANCIS: Flames GM Burke expected to be busy (Calgary Sun)
- BUCKY GLEASON: Black is conning Sabres fans (Buffalo News)
- HELENE ELLIOTT: Pat LaFontaine's shuffling off from Buffalo causes ripples (Los Angeles Times)
- DAMIEN COX: Jackets hand lifeless Leafs third straight loss (Toronto Star)
- PAUL FRIESEN: Jets could end up becoming buyers, not sellers, at trade deadline (Winnipeg Sun)
- BEN KUZMA: Ryan Kesler is the Canucks' best bargaining chip -- by far (Vancouver Province)
- ERIC FRANCIS: Trading Cammalleri only option for Flames (Calgary Sun)
- FLUTO SHINZAWA: Bruins' Zdeno Chara needs rest before playoffs (Boston Globe)Paywall to view
- ANDREW GROSS: If Rangers keep Callahan, it will be costly in many ways (Bergen Record)
- HELENE ST. JAMES: With Datsyuk, Zetterberg injured, Wings face tough decision at trade deadline (Detroit Free Press)
- MIKE ZEISBERGER: Road ahead tough for Leafs (Toronto Sun)
- LUKE DeCOCK: No reason for Hurricanes to wait to start rebuilding (Raleigh News & Observer)
- SAM DONNELLON: Homer can supply playoff push (Philadelphia Daily News)
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- RORY BOYLEN: Pat LaFontaine resigns from Buffalo Sabres, will he ever be in an NHL team front office again? (The Hockey News)
- RORY BOYLEN: Eddie Lack over Roberto Luongo? Canucks create new goalie controversy (The Hockey News)
- CHRIS JOHNSTON: Leafs, Habs display good & bad of risky hockey (Sportsnet)
- ALLAN MUIR: Blackhawks topple Penguins in Soldier Field's wintry wonderland (Si.com)
- PIERRE LeBRUN: Re-signing Miller will trigger pick change (ESPN)
- MIKE BROPHY: Maple Leafs surviving through post-Olympic lul (CBC)
- CHRIS PETERS: Heavy snow can't slow Blackhawks' scoring attack (CBS Sportsline)
- TIM WHARNSBY: Ryan Stanton has made most of his shot in Vancouver (CBC)
- SAM CARCHIDI: Flyers have to cut down on penalties (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- FLUTO SHINZAWA: NHL slow to embrace world of analytics (Boston Globe)Paywall to view
- FLUTO SHINZAWA: Bruins start stretch run with sloppy games (Boston Globe)Paywall to view
- TERRY KOSHAN: Maple Leafs' lack of depth up front could be a problem going forward (Toronto Sun)
- BARRY ROZNER: Once again, Toews upstages Crosby (Chicago Daily Herald)
- JASON BOTCHFORD: The Stork gets the start, Lu gets the shaft (Vancouver Province)
- ERIC ERLENDSSON: No denying strain St. Louis rumors have caused (Tampa Tribune)
- JOHN VOGL: Top Miller moment a misunderstanding (Buffalo News)
- DAVED ISAAC: ISAAC: Flyers need help on defense, now (South Jersey Courier-Post)
- STEPHEN HARRIS: The Olympic flame fanned (Boston Herald)
- BRUCE GARRIOCH: Who are the NHL buyers and sellers? Parity suggests we may not know until 11th hour (Ottawa Sun)
- LARRY BROOKS: Now it's up to Callahan to strike deal (New York Post)
- TONY GALLAGHER: No scoring from Canucks, just plenty of boring (Vancouver Province)
- DAVID HAUGH: Players and fans soldier on (Chicago Tribune)Paywall to view
- BUCKY GLEASON: Dysfunction returns to Sabres front office (Buffalo News)
- MICHAEL RUSSO: You can be plugged in, but still frozen out as trade deadline nears (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
- ADRIAN DATER: World Cup-type tourney would make more cents (Denver Post)
- STEVE SIMMONS: You can take Crosby, I'll take Toews -- and win (Toronto Sun)
- BOB HUNTER: Umberger willing to pay price for playoffs (Columbus Dispatch)
- KEN WIEBE: Jets earn separation in standings with big win over Predators (Winnipeg Sun)
- ED WILLES: Canucks at a crossroads, and that Kesler trade could be a make-or-break moment in relationship with fans (Vancouver Province)
- DAMIEN CRISTODERO: Lightning has little incentive to trade Marty St. Louis (Tampa Bay Times)
- DAVE MOLINARI: Inside the numbers -- places, points and ties (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
- PAT HICKEY: Budaj filling in nicely for injured Price (Montreal Gazette)
- JOE STRAUSS: Blues go all-in with Miller deal (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
- WES GILBERTSON: Flames ice intriguing young trio of Monahan, Colborne and Granlund (Calgary Sun)
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