NHL Trade Deadline Countdown, Reactions And Speculation

The NHL trade deadline is nearly here, and The Wraparound is here to break it down in bite-sized segments.

Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

0:00: What to make of Barry Trotz’ trades and waiver claims for the Nashville Predators

6:35: Did the Tampa Bay Lightning overpay for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde?

9:05: With the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning bolstering their rosters, is Brad Treliving under pressure with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

11:49: Even after Jack Hughes’ injury, should the New Jersey Devils still be buying at the trade deadline?

14:14: Can the Edmonton Oilers get back on track with Connor McDavid struggling?

15:58: Is Jordan Greenway a player the Buffalo Sabres can be competitive with?

17:46: What should the expectations be for the rest of Gabriel Landeskog’s NHL career?

20:20: Did the Columbus Blue Jackets make a smart long-term commitment by extending Mathieu Olivier?

21:51: Should the Ottawa Senators trade for Ryan Donato?

23:56: With multiple extensions signed this week, does GM Bill Armstrong believe in Utah HC’s current core?

25:53: Initial thoughts on Reilly Smith being re-acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights

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