Summer Trading

Tomorrow is the official start of free agency (thanks lockout!) and while there has already been activity on that front, there are also trades that have been made. Here's what has been going on for the past month on the trade front (minus pick-for-pick trades).

To Dallas: Sergei Gonchar
To Ottawa: 6th round pick (Chris Leblanc)
Trade Analysis: At least Ottawa got something for Gonchar instead of losing him for nothing. Even though he is up their in age and can't put up the same numbers anymore, Gonchar should provide the defense in Dallas the same way he helped guys like Letang and Karlsson become the defensemen they are.

To Philadelphia: Mark Streit
To New York I: Shane Harper, 4th round pick (2014)
Trade Analysis: Just like the last trade, the Islanders didn't want to lose Streit for nothing. As for Philly they get a guy to shore up the defense.

To Florida: Billy Butler
To Nashville: T.J. Brennan
Trade Analysis: The Butler did it. Minor league trade, not much to this.

To Calgary: Corbin Knight
To Nashville: 4th round pick (Michael Downing)
Trade Analysis: Great trade for the Flames. Ok, namesake bias aside, the Flames really got a minor depth piece for the center position.

To Toronto: Jonathan Bernier
To Los Angeles: Matt Frattin, Ben Scrivens, 2nd round pick (2014 or 2015)
Trade Analysis: So....Reimer must be excited to have a dagger in the back. While a platoon would be the ideal scenario, I can't see either Reimer or Bernier accepting that solution. As for LA, they do get a lesser backup but a good 3rd line guy in Frattin.

To Pittsburgh: Harry Zolnierczyk
To Anaheim: Alex Grant
Trade Analysis: I'm guessing the Pens only want Zolnierczyk to get more info on the Flyers.

To Colorado: Alex Tanguay, Cory Sarich
To Calgary: David Jones, Shane O'Brien
Trade Analysis: Colorado is turning back the clock to 2001. Sakic, Roy, and now Tanguay (and Hedjuk is still on the team). As for O'Brien, he's closer to the Roxy, but I've heard Ranchmen's is pretty good too.

To New York R: Justin Falk
To Minnesota: Benn Ferriero, 6th round pick (2014)
Trade Analysis: Depth move for both.

To San Jose: Tyler Kennedy
To Pittsburgh: 2nd round pick (Tristan Jarry)
Trade Analysis: The best Penguin is now a Shark. And since Pittsburgh used the pick on a goalie, start the Fleury-is-gone rumors.

To Minnesota: Nino Niederreiter
To New York I: Cal Clutterbuck, 3rd round pick (Eamon McAdam)
Trade Analysis: Nino was a guy who needed a change of place, and should be given the time to play with the Wild that he never got with the Islanders.

To New Jersey Devils: Cory Schneider
To Vancouver: 1st round pick (Bo Horvat)
Trade Analysis: At least Schneider doesn't backup a 1-time Canadian Olympic gold medalist...he backs up a 2-time Canadian Olympic gold medalist. Schneider should fill in admirably during the transition from Brodeur to Brodeur (you know it's going to happen). As for the Canucks, they get a guy who will top out as a 2nd line center. 

To Carolina: Andrej Sekera
To Buffalo: Jamie McBain, 2nd round pick (J.T. Compher)
Trade Analysis: With that, Carolina has giving up with their Simpsons collection. Sounded like McBain needed a change of scene, so the D-for-D swap makes sense for both teams.

To Toronto: Dave Bolland
To Chicago: 2nd round pick (Carl Dahlstrom), 4th round pick (Robin Norell), 4th round pick (2014)
Trade Analysis: That's it, plan the parade, Leafs get a winner. Joking aside, good pickup by the Leafs, but does seem like they overpaid. As for Chicago, it's rinse and repeat after winning the Cup.

To Winnipeg: Michael Frolik
To Chicago: 3rd round pick (John Hayden), 5th round pick (Luke Johnson)
Trade Analysis: Again, sell-off by Chicago. For Winnipeg, they hope Frolik can go back to producing like he did in Florida.

To Philadelphia: Kris Newbury
To New York R: Danny Syvret 
Trade Analysis: Exactly what Philly needs: more toughness.

To Calgary: T.J. Galiardi
To San Jose: 4th round (2015)
Trade Analysis: Well, if you can't market wins, a hometown guy might work.

To Tampa Bay: Drew Olsen
To Columbus: Future Considerations
Trade Analysis: I always feel bad for Future Considerations, he makes Mike Sillinger look stable.

To New York R: Danny Kristo
To Montreal: Christian Thomas
Trade Analysis: Habs trading with the Rangers just after the draft never hurt them. Right?

To Dallas: Tyler Seguin, Rich Peverley, Ryan Button 
To Boston: Loui Eriksson, Joe Morrow, Reilly Smith, Matt Fraser 
Trade Analysis: Eriksson is involved, so the trade is automatically underrated. With Dallas, Seguin will have plenty of time to be messy unprofessional the top player he was projected to be. Peverley adds depth at center for the Stars while Button will probably be in the minors. For Boston, Eriksson adds more offense along the wing. Morrow, Smith, and Fraser are minor pieces in this deal.