The CRAZIEST Trades in NHL History

[@Tam0de]

The Subban trade was indeed a head scratcher. Hands down, Bergevin's biggest blunder as a GM. Many rumors explained why the trade had to happen, the silliest one, if true, was that Subban celebrated a bit too much with Carey Price after every Habs win. What?! But as a Leaf fan, i ain't complaining 😂

[@HockeyShowdown]

Lots of unanswered questions regarding the Subban trade! Considering Subban was a Toronto native, you as a Leafs fan there’s a connection 😂 Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

The Gretzky trade is also important for another reason...it lead to the thinking that nobody is impossible to trade in the league...not even the greatest player of all time ! When there is a rumor about the trade of a superstar in the league , analysts can now always says if you can trade Gretzky, you can trade anybody!

[@HockeyShowdown]

Absolutely true! It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a franchise player traded. Maybe this upcoming season?! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@walmartian422]

Stamkos got traded to Nashville and yea he’s not like Gretzky level but he’s probably tampas greatest franchise player but yea he’s getting old now so it’s not the craziest thing but it’s still pretty shocking no pun intended.

[@ugottme]

​@@walmartian422 Stamkos didn't get traded, he signed with them

[@habcast3978]

That was being said decades earlier when Orr was traded.

[@kevinstull8552]

​@@habcast3978Orr wasn't traded. He signed as a free agent with the Chicago Blackhawks.

[@stephenrobinson1648]

How can Gretzky be number 10? One of the most important trades in the history of hockey, opening up the game to a whole new fanbase.

[@HockeyShowdown]

Gretzky and his impact to the NHL is absolutely unmeasurable! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@davidspelich8369]

Especially when the Subban trade is first. Like... one reshaped hockey across North America with teams popping up all along the south of the US from California to Florida and the other... neither team was a Cub winner before/after the trade.

[@goose3246]

I remember the Subban trade like it was yesterday. I’m a Montrealer and a big habs fan. However Weber was my favorite player in the NHL at the time got a jersey of him with the preds a year prior to the trade and I have like 2 jerseys at home. Subban my favorite on the habs.. when the trade was announced it was essentially my 2 favorite player in the league getting traded one for one… I was so shocked

[@HockeyShowdown]

Both Weber and Subban were impactful players and genuinely loved by fans. Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@GooseQcLeRoi]

Gretzky is such a class act

[@HockeyShowdown]

Gretzky set the bar high! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@sparkeyjames]

Not greatly notable but the trade of 1 dollar to the Winnipeg Jets for Kris Draper in 1993 by the Detroit Red Wings, he became a member of the infamous grind line along with Darren McCarty and Kirk Maltby, he is still with the wings in 2024 in a management position. He was part of all 4 Stanley cup winning teams from 1997 to 2008. Best 1 dollar ever spent by an NHL hockey team.

[@HockeyShowdown]

That was a super impactful trade! So many trades to list! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@kahnmashin]

Can't say the trade Roy stunned anyone since he himself told Ronald Corey that he had played his last game as a Canadien.

[@HockeyShowdown]

That’s true. Though it seems the Habs never recovered from that trade. Then the Subban trade two decades later. Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@Actionronnie]

I remember the #99 trade as a teenager. Looking back its kinda funny. $15m in 1988 is $40m today. Used to trade players for cash in return. Now they trade players/picks and retain cash to unload players contacts 😂

[@HockeyShowdown]

Absolutely! Need to make room in their NHL mandated salary cap to make room for those big trades! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@Shubdogg]

I'm shocked to not see the trade that sent Ron Francis and ulf samuelsson to the pens in 91, the cornerstone trade of our first two cup championships.

[@HockeyShowdown]

You are absolutely right, that was definitely one of the top trades that set the Penguins up for Stanley Cup Champions in 91 and 92! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@johnleak8396]

In game four of the '96 Cup Final Roy had a shutout. However, so did Panthers goalie John Vanbiesbrouck, up until Uwe Krupp scored for Colorado in triple OT to win the Cup.

[@HockeyShowdown]

That was an intense game indeed!

[@glaframb]

Also has 3 The Avalanches success in 1990's is due to 3 trades : 1) Eric Lindros - Petr Forsberg & Cie trade, 2- Patrick Roy Trade that include Ron Hextall receive in the Lindros trade and finally 3) Raymond Bourque Trade to Colorado which is a favor from the Boston Bruins to thier Old Captain Raymond Bourque.

[@HockeyShowdown]

The Avalanche definitely benefited from some amazing trade that benefited the franchise and paving the way to Stanley Cup championships! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@tarmstrong7245]

Gretzky wasn't traded, Pocklington sold him.

[@hansoso935]

It was a trade, Edmonton got players back.

[@HockeyShowdown]

Yes the $15M is equivalent to nearly $40M today! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@HockeyShowdown]

Agreed. Maybe not exactly a balanced trade from the Oilers point of view. Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@rawnchydeard4669]

I knew when we got Roy, the Avs were serious. That led to Ray Bourque getting traded. And Blakey. Was a magical time.

[@HockeyShowdown]

Heartbreaking to see Roy leave the Habs, but you’re absolutely right - Roy uniting with Bourque and Blakely meant a serious Stanley Cup contender team and that’s exactly what happened! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@gkarenko9593]

I don't know how the Gretzky trade isn't number one since, even in this video, it is credited with helping expand THE LEAGUE on top of his impact on the Kings. When whole teams (plural) are created because a guy was traded... How many trades had that kind of impact?

[@HockeyShowdown]

The Gretzky trade was definitely a game-changer in the hockey world! Please don't forget to subscribe!

[@glaframb]

Weird trade List for sure ! Your #1 Shea Weber for P.K. Subban is even not the #1 trade for each team involve in the trade . Martin Erat to Washignton for Filip Forsberg is a bigger trade for The Predators and François Lacombe and The California Golden Seals 1rst round pick 1971 for Ernie Hicks and Montréal First Round Pick. The California Golden Seals picks was 1rst overall for the Montréal who would pick Canadiens legends Guy Lafleur with it !

[@HockeyShowdown]

Definitely a lot of different trades to be considered over the past decades! We went with a slightly different angle of a top 10 list where fans are still asking questions about why the trade happened in the first place. Thanks for the feedback! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@richarddesilets4947]

The Subban trade wasn't even the most important or surprising in Press history. Filip Forsberg was bigger

[@HockeyShowdown]

Forsberg definitely made a huge impact to the Predators with his offensive presence! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@glaframb]

Another great trade not mentioned is the #12 Jarome Iginla trade from Dallas Stars to the Calgary Flames in exchange of #25 Joe Nieuwandyk who will help #9 Mike Modano win the cup in 1999 10 years after Nieuwandyk won the first time in Calgary. Poor Jarome Iginla will be one the most influencial player of his era with multiple season of 50 goals. But Iginla will not win the elusive Stabkey Cup Trophy.

[@HockeyShowdown]

Yes, absolutely another blockbuster trade! Fingers crossed that Iginla’s son’s brings the Stanley Cup to his family at some point in his career! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@Chakdefatte194]

Technically, iginla and the Calgary were ROBBED of the cup vs the bolts. Gelinas scored that goal.

[@bjornalm9950]

Your ranking is upside down😂

[@HockeyShowdown]

The Subban trade is still hurting a lot of Habs fans! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@davepolovy-slavaukraini4015]

Great video ..#84

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[@kidman2505]

"pa-treek" it says.

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[@kidman2505]

@@HockeyShowdown all in good humor :3

[@kevinhesspschamp8889]

im astonished to my core! Are you?

[@HockeyShowdown]

I hear you, so were a few other others! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

[@habcast3978]

Bourque's cup triumph symbolized the triumph of perseverance and dedication? Huh? Wha!!?? By bailing out and jumping ship on your Bruins team!!??!??! Nice spin. Why ruin a good story with the truth?

[@HockeyShowdown]

We hear you! A lot of Bruins fans are still hurting from the Bourque trade! Please don’t forget to subscribe!