NHL Trade Deadline: Surprising Players Still with Their Teams

TLDRA look at NHL players who were expected to be moved at the trade deadline but are still with their teams, including Jack Johnson in Colorado, Derek Pouliot in Dallas, Vladislav Namestnikov in Winnipeg, Tyson Barrie in Nashville, and Nino Niederreiter in Carolina.

Key insights

🤔Jack Johnson's effective play in Colorado despite previous negativity.

😲Derek Pouliot's surprising performance in Dallas during defensive injuries.

🏒Vladislav Namestnikov's success and permanence in Winnipeg.

🎯Tyson Barrie's failed trade expectations in Nashville.

🔥Nino Niederreiter's continuous presence in Carolina despite trade rumors.

Q&A

Why is Jack Johnson still in Colorado?

Despite previous negativity surrounding Johnson's performance, he has been effective in the Colorado system.

What has Derek Pouliot brought to the Dallas team?

Pouliot has provided defensive depth and performed well during injuries on the blue line.

Why has Vladislav Namestnikov found a permanent home in Winnipeg?

Namestnikov has found success and productivity in the Winnipeg Jets' system, making him a valuable asset.

Why wasn't Tyson Barrie traded by Nashville?

Despite expectations, other teams didn't show enough interest in Barrie, resulting in him staying with Nashville.

Why is Nino Niederreiter still in Carolina?

Despite trade rumors, Niederreiter remains a valuable player and a continuous presence in the Carolina Hurricanes' lineup.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Despite previous expectations, several NHL players remain with their respective teams after the trade deadline.

01:02Jack Johnson has been surprisingly effective in Colorado despite previous negativity surrounding his performance.

02:47Derek Pouliot has provided valuable defensive depth for Dallas, especially during injuries on the blue line.

04:12Vladislav Namestnikov has found a permanent home with the Winnipeg Jets, showcasing his success and productivity.

05:59Despite trade expectations, Tyson Barrie remains with the Nashville Predators as other teams showed little interest.

08:46Nino Niederreiter remains a valuable player for the Carolina Hurricanes, despite ongoing trade rumors.