Eastern Conference Trade Deadline – Win, Lose Or Draw

DETROIT RED WINGS

Dec 27, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) watches from the bench during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeated the Predators 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

GOAL HEADING INTO DEADLINE:  Shore up the middle with the massive number of injuries to centres on the roster.

WHAT THEY DID:  Acquired David Legwand from Nashville for Patrick Eaves, a prospect and a 3rd round pick

WIN/LOSE/DRAW?:  With Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Darren Helm and Stephen Weiss all out of the lineup, Legwand will be like trying to plug a hole in a dam with your finger.   LOSE