Metropolitan Division Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline
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The Metropolitan Division has been one of the closest divisions in the NHL this season as far as competition. While there are four teams that are struggling in the Metropolitan Division, the four teams that are not are very close to one another. There’s a month left in the NHL season, and should be extremely fun to say the least.
Without further ado, here are this week’s Metropolitan Division Power Rankings.
Metropolitan Division: The Pretenders
. Carolina Hurricanes. 8. team. 109. The Carolina Hurricanes did a lot to improve their future at the trade deadline. They got a first rounder and a good prospect for <strong></strong><strong><a href=. (24-31-7)
The Blue Jackets did the best that they could at the trade deadline. They didn’t really have many trade assets, especially considering that they actually aren’t that far from contending. They got a 2015 second rounder though, which should help. <strong></strong><strong><a href=. (26-33-4). . Columbus Blue Jackets. 7. team. 113
(27-27-10). . New Jersey Devils. 6. team. 85. Devils fans have to be disappointed by the team’s relative inaction at the trade deadline. They only managed to trade <strong></strong><strong><a href=
5. team. 68. All things considered, the Flyers did a pretty good job at the trade deadline. They got a first and third round pick and <strong><a href=. (27-25-12). . Philadelphia Flyers
Metropolitan Division: The Contenders
team. 19. The Washington Capitals had a nice trade deadline. They got <strong></strong><strong><a href=. (35-20-10). . Washington Capitals. 4
92. The Pittsburgh Penguins made some solid moves. They got <strong></strong><strong><a href=. (36-17-9). . Pittsburgh Penguins. 3. team
The New York Islanders have a surprisingly quiet trade deadline. They traded <strong></strong><strong><a href=. (41-21-3). . New York Islanders. 2. team. 106
(39-17-6). . New York Rangers. 1. team. 95. The New York Rangers definitely improved themselves the most out of all the Metropolitan Division teams. They traded a 2016 4th round pick for <strong></strong><strong><a href=
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