Is the Robert Thomas to Buffalo deal really dead? | Full Episode

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Sean, Frank and Sean take a look at the teams that they want to see make a move leading up to the deadline on Friday at 3pm ET. It all starts with the NHL's hottest team since December, the Buffalo Sabres, who are linked to St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas. The guys also want to see action in the East from the Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, and in the West, it's all about the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars improving their rosters for the push to the playoffs.
0:00 Intro
1:04 - Will the Buffalo Sabres circle back on Robert Thomas?
7:28 - What are the chances that Robert Thomas will remain with St. Louis post deadline?
12:18 - How active will the Blues be overall, leading up to the deadline?
14:08 The Sabres have been the best team in the NHL since December, they need to make an impact trade.
21:50 - Detroit Red Wings need to improve their blueline
22:36 - Carolina Hurricanes are always active and aggressive on deadline day
24:23 - Washington Capitals need to add a winger, they should look to add Jordan Kyrou
27:43 - Minnesota Wild should take a chance and go get Nazem Kadri from the Flames
30:12 - The Oilers desperately need a legitimate number one goalie. Could ‘Bob’ be on the move?
36:32 - The Dallas Stars need center depth, could Steven Stamkos or Vinny Trochek be the right fit?
39:12 - Kirill Kaprizov becomes the Minnesota Wild’s all-time leading goal scorer
41:52 - NHL GM’s are complaining about the new CBA rules which forbid double salary retention

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