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NHL betting: Trade-deadline moves and the impact on the futures market
Forward Jake Guentzel (59) is on his way from Pittsburgh to Carolina. John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL betting: Trade-deadline moves and the impact on the futures market

It has been a whirlwind few days in the NHL with the trade deadline coming to pass on Friday afternoon. Contenders are adding key pieces in droves, which shakes things up in the NHL futures market as the home stretch of the regular season begins.

Whether you missed some of the moves or just want a recap, we've got you covered with some of the more notable names in new places, and the betting impact in the futures market, comparing odds just 48 hours ago to Friday afternoon's latest.


Eastern Conference

Carolina Hurricanes add Jake Guentzel, Evgeny Kuznetsov

The biggest move of deadline week was arguably Carolina's addition of Jake Guentzel, giving the team another much-needed offensive creator. They also made a move for Evgeny Kuznetsov to add more forward depth to surround plenty of impact pieces.

Odds movement to win conference: +450 ➞ +400
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +900 +800


Florida Panthers trade for Vladimir Tarasenko and add Kyle Okposo

The rich got richer in Florida, as one of the NHL's already deepest and most talented teams added further forward help by acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko and Kyle Okposo.

Odds movement to win conference: +320 ➞ +300
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +650 +600


New York Rangers grab Jack Roslovic & Alex Wennberg

The Rangers made a pair of moves to their forward group, acquiring both Jack Roslovic and Alex Wennberg, who should slide into New York's middle-six groupings. Reports suggest Roslovic may join New York's top line.

Odds movement to win conference: +500 +500
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +1000 +1000


Toronto Maple Leafs add three defensemen

The Maple Leafs didn't necessarily make a splash ahead of the deadline, but the team did add a trio of defensemen in a string of quiet moves, bringing on Joel Edmundson, Connor Dewar and Ilya Lyubushkin.

Odds movement to win conference: +650 +700
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +1300 +1400


Tampa Bay Lightning bring in Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba

The Lightning added a middle-six forward in Anthony Duclair, who was having a down year for the Sharks, but was playing better of late. The Lightning also shored up their defensive groupings with the addition of Matt Dumba.

Odds movement to win conference: +1200 +1200
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +2500 ➞ +2500


Western Conference

Colorado Avalanche acquire Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker & Yakov Trenin

The 2022 Stanley Cup champs made a trio of moves to strengthen their depth surrounding their star-studded cast. Mittelstadt figures to center the Avalanche's second line, and Trenin offers forward depth, while Sean Walker will likely slot in as a top-four defensemen.

Odds movement to win conference: +450 +400
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +850 +850


Edmonton Oilers trade for Adam Henrique & Sam Carrick

The Oilers added a pair of forwards from the Ducks in Henrique and Carrick. Henrique should take on second-line duties, while Carrick is a depth piece.

Odds movement to win conference: +350 +350
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +800 +800


Winnipeg Jets grab Tyler Toffoli

The Winnipeg Jets made a much-needed move to capitalize on their strong place in the Western Conference standings, acquiring Tyler Toffoli from New Jersey. Toffoli should immediately become one of their top forwards and the hope is he can help bolster offensive production in front of one of the best goalies in the league.

Odds movement to win conference: +700 +650
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +1400 +1300 


Vegas Golden Knights add Tomas Hertl, Noah Hanifin and Anthony Mantha

The defending champs quietly made a pair of moves in the additions of defensemen Noah Hanifin and forward Anthony Mantha. Both are quality pieces that give Vegas more pieces to work with as they navigate an attempt to defend their title.

Right at the deadline buzzer, the Knights added forward Tomas Hertl in a big move that should bolster one of their top forward lines.

Odds movement to win conference: +650 +600
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +1300 +1200


Dallas Stars bring in Chris Tanev

The Stars seem set offensively for a championship run, and the hope is that the Chris Tanev addition bolsters their defensive group.

Odds movement to win conference: +500 +500
Odds movement to win Stanley Cup: +1000 +1000

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