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Wine, hotel rooms, and 'a zebra': How in-season trades impact players lives

Connor Carrick gave away a lot of wine.

When the Stars acquired the defensemen just before the season from Toronto, Carrick and his wife Lexi had to do what so many NHL players will have to do in the next 10 days before the league's trade deadline: Move, and move quickly. For Carrick, it was the second trade of his career, but also a reminder of how quickly things can change in the world's best league.

Like how your wine supply can evaporate because of customs regulations on alcohol crossing the border from Canada to the United States.