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1 trade every NHL team should make

By Dave Stevenson

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Florida Panthers

What the Florida Panthers should do mostly depends on where they are come the NHL trade deadline. Judging by how they’ve been doing so far, they might not make the playoffs. The Panthers are currently two points out of a spot in the NHL postseason. Should they improve, they can pursue a minor upgrade. However, with most of their lineup set, it could be complicated. Though if they need to be sellers, they have a great asset in Jaromir Jagr.

Even though he’s declined from his 66 points last season, he is still a very covetable player. Jagr, despite his old age, is still incredibly skilled and would provide a strong veteran presence to any team. He hasn’t won a Stanley Cup since his days with the Pittsburgh Penguins, so a trade to a contender could be something Jagr welcomes.

Someone like the Blackhawks would obviously make sense. As weird as it sounds, his former team the Washington Capitals could pursue him as well. Though he spurned them quite harshly, it has been well over 10 years since he left. And, as always, if Jagr scores goals and helps the Capitals advance to the Stanley Cup final, fans will be more than happy to forgive him.

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