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NHL Trade Speculation: 5 Hypothetical Deals That Make Sense For Both Sides

By Ryan Ritchie

Jan 30, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; St. Louis Blues defensemen Kevin Shattenkirk (22) watches the play against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; St. Louis Blues defensemen Kevin Shattenkirk (22) watches the play against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Trade Speculation: Jan 16, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu (28) skates with the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Scottrade Center. The St. Louis Blues defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Trade Speculation: Jan 16, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu (28) skates with the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Scottrade Center. The St. Louis Blues defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

NHL Trade Speculation: 5 Hypothetical Deals That Would Make Sense for Both Sides Based on Team Needs Heading Into 2016-17 Season

NHL trade rumors are beginning to heat up once again now that training camp is just around the corner. World Cup of Hockey is underway and the regular season is set to begin on October 12th, leaving GMs with little time to make those final tweaks/changes to their roster.

Among recent rumors, the Bruins are still looking to add a defenseman, Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin is fielding offers on D Nathan Beaulieu, and Ottawa might not be done making additions (although they’re looking at the PTO route first).

2016-17 should be an interesting year on the NHL trade market due to next year’s expansion draft. It leaves several teams in uncomfortable positions where they may be forced to inevitably move players. There’s also those who have been deemed expendable based on emerging young prospects.

Needless to say, there’s a long list of potential trade candidates heading into the new season and we could be in for a flurry of activity.

In today’s piece, we’ve targeted some of those players who might be on the move and put on our GM hat to hammer out a deal that makes sense for both teams. These are five hypothetical NHL trades with an explanation as to why each player is expendable and why it makes sense for each side.

Let’s start by making room for Shea Theodore on the Anaheim Ducks blue line. Yes, we’re looking at you, Cam Fowler.

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