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Your comprehensive guide to the NHL trade deadline

Jean-Yves Ahern / USA Today

What was once NHL trade deadline day has transformed into NHL trade deadline month - or at least trade deadline two weeks. The action's been steady since Feb. 15, and below we break down all the moves that have taken place and those moves still to come ahead of the clock striking 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 1.

Done Deals

Sharks land Hansen from Canucks

  • Jannik Hansen is staying on the west coast, but moving to California. The Sharks traded for the forward, sending prospect Nikolay Goldobin and a conditional fourth-round pick to Vancouver. The pick becomes a first-round selection if San Jose win the Stanley Cup. Read more.

Canadiens trade late pick for Ott

  • Montreal swung another trade, sending a sixth-round draft pick in 2018 to the Red Wings for Steve Ott. Read more.

Oilers, Habs swap Desharnais, Davidson

  • Thought to be in the market for a center, the Canadiens traded one, sending David Desharnais to Edmonton for defenseman Brandon Davidson in a one-for-one swap. Read more.

Oduya dealt back to Blackhawks

  • The Blackhawks re-acquired defenseman Johnny Oduya from the Stars for a conditional fourth-round draft pick and minor leaguer Mark McNeill. Read more.

Canes ship Stalberg to Ottawa

  • The Senators continue to add to their club ahead of the playoffs, acquiring winger Viktor Stalberg from the Carolina Hurricanes for a third-round pick at this year's draft. Read more.

Rangers add Brendan Smith to D corps

  • The New York Rangers sent a second-round pick in 2018 and a third-round pick in 2017 to the Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Brendan Smith, a pending unrestricted free agent. Read more.

Capitals land Shattenkirk from Blues

  • The NHL's best team went out and traded for the best rental player available, the crew in D.C. adding defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from St. Louis for a package that includes first- and second-round picks. Read more.
  • Reaction: 3 trades to keep Metro competitors level with Caps after Shattenkirk deal. Read more.
  • Capitals GM: Shattenkirk was the only player available that made us better. Read more.
  • "Enough talk": It's time to do something in the playoffs, says Ovechkin. Read more.

Sens trade for Burrows, sign him to extension

  • Alex Burrows is moving on from the only team he's ever known, waiving his no-trade clause to join the Ottawa Senators for their playoff push. Vancouver received promising forward prospect Jonathan Dahlen in return for Burrows, who Ottawa signed to a two-year, $5-million extension. Read more.
  • Reaction: 3 things to know about Jonathan Dahlen. Read more.
  • Sens veterans thrilled with Burrows deal, says GM Pierre Dorion. Read more.

Canadiens acquire Jordie Benn

  • Benn and his immaculate beard are off to Montreal, the defenseman acquired by the Canadiens for d-man Greg Pateryn and a fourth-round pick. Read more.

Lightning deal Boyle to Toronto

  • Tampa Bay continues to sell, and found a surprise buyer in the Maple Leafs. The Lightning traded center Brian Boyle to Toronto for a second-round pick in this year's draft and forward Byron Froese. Read more.
  • Reaction: From pain to playoff race: Adding Boyle a big win for Maple Leafs. Read more.

Coyotes trade Hanzal to Wild

  • The Wild sent a first-, second-, and conditional fourth-round pick (that could become a second-rounder) to Arizona for big center Martin Hanzal and Ryan White. Read more.
  • Reaction: Wild stomach hefty price tag on Hanzal. Read more.
  • Wild general manager Cliff Fletcher says Minnesota's acquisition of Hanzal is a sign the club is "putting our chips in the middle of the table for this year." Read more.
  • Arizona captain Shane Doan at loss for words after Hanzal trade. Watch video.

Lightning send Bishop to Kings

  • Tampa Bay sent pending unrestricted free agent goalie Ben Bishop and a fifth-round pick to Los Angeles for goaltender Peter Budaj, defenseman Erik Cernak, a seventh-round pick, and an additional conditional draft pick. Read more.
  • Reaction: Kings crown Bishop on the cheap. Read more.
  • Lightning GM Steve Yzerman says the decision to trade Bishop was "based on the salary cap." Read more.
  • Kings GM Dean Lombardi insists Bishop wasn't acquired as an insurance policy. Read more.
  • As goaltending torpedoes Dallas' season, and with Bishop clearly available, the Stars missed the boat on this one. Read more.

Red Wings deal Jurco to Chicago

  • The Red Wings' selloff began with Tomas Jurco being shipped to Chicago for a third-round pick in 2017. Read more.
  • Reaction: Jurco deal should be first of more in Detroit. Read more.
  • The Blackhawks plan to be patient with 24-year-old Jurco, who Stan Bowman believes has the potential to be great. Read more.

Stars trade Eaves to Ducks

  • Anaheim sent a conditional second-round pick in 2017 to Dallas for veteran forward Patrick Eaves, who has 21 goals this season. The pick will become a first-rounder if the Ducks make it to the third round and Eaves plays 50 percent or more of Anaheim's games in the first two rounds. Read more.
  • Reaction: Adding Eaves a major win for Ducks. Read more.
  • Stars GM Nill wishes Eaves well with Ducks: "Go there and win the Stanley Cup." Read more.

Penguins add Hainsey from Hurricanes

  • Pittsburgh sent a 2017 second-round pick and AHLer Danny Kristo to Carolina for veteran defenseman Ron Hainsey. Read more.
  • Hainsey finally gets shot at playoffs. Read more.

Flames get Stone in trade with Coyotes

  • Coyotes get a 2017 third-round pick and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2018 for defenseman Michael Stone. The conditional pick is dependent on whether Stone, a pending unrestricted free agent, re-signs with Calgary. Read more.
  • Reaction: 3 things Flames fans should know about the Stone trade. Read more.
  • Flames GM Brad Treliving: Stone offers quality depth at sensible price. Read more.
  • Flames relishing early returns of Stone trade. Read more.

On the Move?

Avs: Duchene, Landeskog, Iginla

  • Duchene: I'm just ready for the trade deadline to be over. Read more.
  • Matt Duchene "open to" potential trade. Read more.
  • Senators GM: Wouldn't make sense to pursue major trade with Avalanche. Read more.
  • Why the Avalanche should trade Landeskog and keep Duchene. Read more.
  • 3 reasons why the Predators are the best fit for Matt Duchene. Read more.
  • 3 teams that should trade for Duchene, Landeskog. Read more.
  • Jarome Iginla receptive to being dealt by Avalanche before deadline. Read more.
  • Which team should trade for Jarome Iginla? Read more.

Marc-Andre Fleury

  • Rutherford: Fleury wants to play, decision to likely come in final 48 hours. Read more.
  • Rutherford: Penguins could look to add more D, prefer to keep Fleury. Read more.
  • 3 reasons why the Penguins can win big by going small at deadline. Read more.

Curtis Lazar

  • Senators' Lazar out as precaution days before deadline. Read more.
  • Report: Sens asking for high pick in return for Lazar. Read more.
  • What could the Senators realistically fetch for Lazar? Read more.

Coyotes: Doan, Vrbata, Smith

  • Coyotes GM: Captain Shane Doan hasn't asked for a trade. Read more.
  • 3 teams that should try to acquire Radim Vrbata. Read more.
  • 3 exactly perfect fits for Shane Doan. Read more.
  • Coyotes' Mike Smith not considering waiving no-trade clause. Read more.

The Rest

  • Report: Stars' Sharp dealing with nagging injury, could affect trade status. Read more.
  • Report: Islanders receiving offers on Jaroslav Halak. Read more.
  • Why the Canadiens should gamble on Capitals' Galiev at deadline. Read more.
  • Report: Jets getting calls on Drew Stafford. Read more.
  • Flames' Dennis Wideman "definitely open" to waiving no-move clause. Read more.
  • Bruins GM: Brandon Carlo "not worried about" being traded. Read more.
  • Red Wings' Drew Miller: "Hopefully, I get traded." Read more.
  • Ryan Miller, agent to discuss options in advance of deadline. Read more.
  • Brooks Laich wants trade if Maple Leafs don't have use for him. Read more.
  • Panthers' Tallon: "The goal is to be buying" at deadline. Read more.
  • Hurricanes GM Ron Francis: Hurricanes could use depth on D to strengthen forward ranks. Read more.
  • Marc Bergevin: Canadiens won't deal youth for short-term fix. Read more.
  • Sabres GM says he isn't shopping Evander Kane. Read more.
  • Report: Chicago's "sniffed around" Red Wings' Nyquist, Tatar. Read more.

Features/Analysis

  • Grading the pre-trade deadline moves of the Canadian teams so far. Read more.
  • Top deadline targets to increase Oilers' depth at center. Read more.
  • Bruins must resist temptation to trade top young D. Read more.
  • 3 players Panthers could target with playoffs on the line. Read more.
  • Oilers must add backup goalie to take pressure off Talbot. Read more.
  • Stars must sell off depth players with expiring deals at deadline. Read more.
  • 3 contracts the Jets should rid themselves of. Read more.
  • 3 secondary scoring options the Canadiens should target. Read more.
  • What can the Sabres accomplish at the deadline? Read more.
  • 3 contracts the Islanders need to get rid of. Read more.
  • 3 backups goalies worth trading for. Read more.
  • 3 teams that should target Mike Green at the deadline. Read more.
  • How the Red Wings can rebuild at the deadline. Read more.
  • 5 under-the-radar players who could be traded before the deadline. Read more.
  • 5 players guaranteed to be moved before trade deadline day. Read more.
  • 3 players who need a change of scenery. Read more.

What happened last year?

  • The 2016 trade deadline was good for sellers, not buyers. Read more.
  • How the Maple Leafs kickstarted trade activity prior to 2016 deadline day. Read more.

Team Needs

Trade Candidates

Roundtables

  • Which GM has the most to lose at the deadline? Read more.
  • Predicting deadline, playoff futures of five teams to make in-season coaching change. Read more.

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