I recently asked a Western Conference veteran for his take on the 2023 NHL trade deadline.
"The East is insane. That's my take."
It was as accurate and succinct a recap as one could apply to the days leading up to Friday, March 3, during which the West essentially became a feeder system for the East.
The New York Islanders got the fun started by acquiring Bo Horvat from Vancouver. The New York Rangers added Chicago's Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko from St. Louis.