from Stephen Whyno of the CP at Global News,
The Western Conference isn't a two-horse race between the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings.
Instead, trade deadline day showed the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks are ready to challenge for the Western Conference title and for the Stanley Cup. The Stars acquired defenceman Kris Russell from the Calgary Flames, while the Ducks got winger Jamie McGinn from the Buffalo Sabres and winger Brandon Pirri from the Florida Panthers in preparation for the playoffs.
Dallas gave up defenceman Jyrki Jokipakka, a conditional second-round pick and a prospect but got better in the West by picking up Russell.
"Our focus was on the back end, seeing what was out there," general manager Jim Nill said on a conference call. "It gives (coach Lindy Ruff) lots of different options. Kris can play high minutes. ... He's got great endurance."...
Here are five other things we learned at the NHL trade deadline:
from Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star,
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