Overtime Hockey Talk

Author: Mark Paul

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Top 10 Worst Trades In NHL History
Episode 363
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025

Mark Paul and Justin Baker delve into some of the most infamous trades in NHL history, sparked by the recent trade of Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild. They discuss several trades that altered the landscape of the league, from the shocking Wayne Gretzky trade to the Joe Thornton and Patrick Roy trades, examining the impacts and outcomes for the teams involved. The hosts also touch on recent trades, player performances, and the complex logistics behind some of these monumental decisions. 00:00 Introduction and Recent NHL Trade Discussion 02:33 Analyzing the Quinn Hughes Trade 10:41 Worst Trades in NHL History: An Overview 12:12 Recent Notable Trades: Forsberg and Hull 21:27 Goalie Trades: Luongo and Dipietro 24:11 Legendary Player Trades: Selanne and Thornton 30:43 Joe Thornton's Early Career and Criticisms 31:58 San Jose Sharks and Joe Thornton's Transformation 32:38 Boston Bruins' Perspective on the Thornton Trade 34:42 DraftKings Promotion 36:08 Marcus Naslund Trade Analysis 38:38 Alexei Yashin Trade to the Islanders 41:09 Mark Messier's Trade to the Rangers 45:19 Marcel Dionne's Trade to the LA Kings 47:46 Wayne Gretzky's Trade to the LA Kings 50:45 Additional Notable Trades and Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.