Bleacher Report · Feb 28, 2017
NHL Trade Deadline 2017: Date, End Time, Top Rumors and Speculation
Riley Sheahan of the Red Wings could be moved before the trade deadline.Paul Vernon/Associated Press
Hockey fans have not had to wait for the trade deadline for big deals to take place.
The Washington Capitals, who have been tormented by their past playoff failures, made a big move Monday night when they acquired prized defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from the St. Louis Blues.
Shattenkirk is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the season, and the Caps have no assurances at this point that he will stay with them for the long haul. However, Shattenkirk is a major offensive force as he has 11 goals and 31 assists this season.