Eastern Conference Finals Outcome Could Swing Four Major Trades
The Eastern Conference Final kicking off tonight between the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers and the reigning Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers, there are four major trades you should know about that'll be dependent on the outcome of this series.
For the Florida Panthers, the outcome could significantly impact their trade with the Buffalo Sabres involving Kyle Okposo. If the Panthers win the Stanley Cup, the 2024 7th-round pick they sent to Buffalo will upgrade to a 2024 5th-round pick.
Their trade with the Ottawa Senators for Vladimir Tarasenko includes a condition where, if the Panthers win the Stanley Cup, the 2024 4th-round pick they sent to Ottawa will upgrade to a 2026 3rd-round pick.
On the New York Rangers' side, the Hellberg trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins will only affect them if Hellberg plays in 2 or more playoff games, which is highly unlikely since he's not on the roster. Thus, this trade condition is largely irrelevant. However, the trade involving Jack Roslovic to the Columbus Blue Jackets carries more weight. If the Rangers make it to the Stanley Cup Finals and Roslovic plays in 50% of the playoff games, the 2026 4th-round pick New York sent to Columbus will upgrade to a 2026 3rd-round pick. Given that Roslovic has been playing on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, this upgrade seems likely if the Rangers advance.
These potential pick upgrades add another layer of excitement and strategy as both teams vie for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. The fan battle, the intense coaching strategies, and these trade conditions all combine to make this series a must-watch.
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