The days leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline included some massive swaps, with contending teams hoping to bolster their Stanley Cup Playoff chances, and rebuilding teams looking to add to their draft capital and prospect pools.
Friday's final flurry included 23 completed trades featuring 33 players, none more of a shock than the Vegas Golden Knights acquiring All-Star center Tomas Hertl from the San Jose Sharks.
Which teams and players won the day? Who might not feel as well about the situation after trade season? Reporters Ryan S. Clark, Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski identify the biggest winners and losers of the 2024 NHL trade deadline: