I am listing only the obvious choices of trades that were made on or near the deadline to make it easier on everyone.

So what trade has helped the teams in the playoffs the most?

- Sharks get Raffi Torres from Phoenix for a 3rd round pick.

- Blues pick up Jay Bouwmeester, Calgary received 2 prospects and a conditional (2013) 1st round pick

- Kings traded for Robyn Regehr, Sabres received a 2nd round pick (2014) and 2nd (2015)

- Penguins received Jarome Iginla and Calgary received 2 prospects and a 1st round in 2013

- Pens also picked up Jossi Jokinen and Hurricane in return received a conditional 7th in 2013

- Bruins received Jaromir Jagr from the Stars for 2 propsects and a conditional 2nd round pick

- Chicago traded for Michal Handzus, Sharks received a 2013 4th round pick