Sportsnet guru Elliotte Friedman emptied his notebook in his latest 31 Thoughts column, penning 31 notes related to the trade deadline hubbub. The Calgary Flames were mentioned in a pair.
11. The move that surprised most was Florida’s trade of Vincent Trocheck. I heard when teams queried the Panthers about it, they asked what was wrong that made him available? Arizona, Calgary and Minnesota were among those who made pitches.
For reference, the package that landed Trocheck in Carolina saw the ‘Canes send out NHL forwards Erik Haula and Lucas Wallmark, and prospects Chase Priskie and Eetu Luostarinen.