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The Best and Worst NHL Trades of 2019

Looking at some of the best and worst trades in the past calendar year.

By Lyle Richardson, Featurd

2019 was another busy year in the NHL trade market. There was the usual blizzard of moves leading up to the annual February trade deadline, as well as plenty of activity during the off-season. A few served the immediate mutual needs of the clubs involved, and some turned out badly.

As this year winds down, here's a look back at the best and worst trades of the year.

Best: Miller to the Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks capitalized on the Tampa Bay Lightning's need to free up salary-cap space last summer, acquiring forward J.