In recent days, we've seen some analysts report that the New Jersey Devils should consider trading a winger to get a perceived upgrade. Many of the proposals would be terrible ideas.
We aren’t ones to disparage a mock trade here at Pucks and Pitchforks. We actually love the practice and do it ourselves. When done correctly, it really pushes the conversation forward about a player who is available beyond just “team A wants player B in hypothetical moment C.