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The Flames have acquired Niklas Backstrom and a 2016 sixth round pick from the Wild for David Jones.

Backstrom has not appeared in an NHL game this season and reportedly waived his no trade clause to go to Calgary in hope of playing an NHL game down the stretch. He was 5-7-3 with a 3.04 GAA and .887 SV% in 2014-15.

Niklas Backstrom
The Oilers have acquired Patrick Maroon from the Ducks for Martin Gernat and a 2016 fourth round pick.

Maroon, 27, has picked up just 13 points (4G / 9A) in 56 games this season after posting 34 (9G / 25A) in 71 last season. With the acquisition of Jamie McGinn, Maroon became expendable. He should get a bigger opportunity in Edmonton.

Pat Maroon
The Blackhawks have acquired Tim Jackman and a 2017 seventh round pick from the Ducks for Corey Tropp.

Jackman has two points and 33 PIMS in 22 games with San Diego (AHL) this season. He has only appeared in two games with Anaheim this season, but has 75 points (32G / 43A) and 806 PIMS in 483 career NHL games.

Tim Jackman
The Ducks have acquired Corey Tropp from the Blackhawks for Tim Jackman and a 2017 seventh round pick.

Tropp, 26, has collected 11 goals and 17 assists (28 points) in 51 games with Albany this season. He has 27 points (6G / 21A) in 148 career NHL games. He is expected to report to San Diego (AHL).

Corey Tropp
The Islanders have acquired Marc-Andre Cliche from the Avalanche for Taylor Beck.

Cliche, 28, has 19 points (6G / 13A) in 38 games with San Antonio (AHL) this season. Cliche has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 151 career NHL games with the Kings and Avalanche. He is expected to report to Bridgeport (AHL).

Marc-Andre Cliche
The Avalanche have acquired Taylor Beck from the Islanders for Marc-Andre Cliche.

Beck, 24, has 33 points (16G / 17A) in 46 games with Bridgeport (AHL) this season. The 2009 third round pick has 23 career NHL points (11G / 12A) in 87 NHL games. He is expected to report to San Antonio if the AHL.

Taylor Beck
The Wild have acquired Conor Allen from the Senators for Michael Keranen.

Allen, 26, only appeared in 17 games with Binghamton (AHL) after coming over from Milwaukee. He has picked up two goals and nine assists (11 points) in 48 AHL games between those two squads this season. He will report to Iowa, which will be his third AHL of the year.

Conor Allen
The Senators have acquired Michael Keranen from the Wild for Connor Allen.

Keranen, 26, has eight goals and 15 assists (23 points) in 45 games with Iowa (AHL) this season. He made his NHL debut earlier in the season, but failed to record a point.

Michael Keranen
The Ducks have acquired Jamie McGinn from Buffalo for a conditional third round pick.

McGinn, 27, is a big, rugged winger with a scorer’s touch. He has 14 goals and 13 assists (27 points) in 63 games with the Sabres this season and will replace Patrick Marron in Anaheim after he was dealt to the Edmonton Oilers.

Jamie McGinn
The Canadiens have acquired Stefan Matteau from the Devils for Devante Smith-Pelly.

Matteau, 22, was a first round pick in 2012, but has yet to pan out at the NHL level. The 6-foot-2, 220 lbs. forward has just one goal in 20 games this season and just five points (3G / 2A) in 44 career NHL games.

Stefan Matteau
The Devils have acquired Devante Smith-Pelly from the Canadiens for Stefan Matteau.

Smith-Pelly picked up 12 points (6G / 6A) in 46 games with the Canadiens this season. DSP didn’t breakout like the Habs hoped when they acquired him from the Ducks last season. He heads to New Jersey for a fellow underachieving forward in Stefan Matteau.

Devante Smith-Pelly
The Bruins have acquired Lee Stempniak from the Devils for two draft picks.

Stempniak, 33, is no stranger to being traded at the deadline and will now report to his ninth different NHL team. Stempniak rejuvenated his career in New Jersey this season, picking up 16 goals and 25 assists (41 points) in 63 games and now finds himself in Boston where he looks to continue that strong pace.

Lee Stempniak
The Bruins have acquired John-Michael Liles from the Hurricanes for a third round pick, fifth round pick and Anthony Camara.

Liles, 35, has enjoyed a strong 11-year NHL career and now he heads to his fourth team. He has picked up six goals and nine assists (15 points) in 64 games with the Hurricanes this season. He will likely make his Bruins’ debut on Tuesday.

John-Michael Liles
The Islanders have acquired Shane Prince and a 2016 7th round pick from the Senators for a 2016 3rd round pick.

Prince, 23, was a second round pick (61st overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft. Prince had fallen a bit behind some other Senators prospects, so they’ve moved him to create a roster spot for Matt Puempel to be recalled. Prince has three goals and nine assists (12 points) in 42 games with the Senators this season.

Shane Prince
The Ducks have acquired Brandon Pirri from the Panthers for a 2016 sixth round pick.

Pirri is currently on IR, having missed the last six games with an ankle injury and is likely 1-2 weeks away from making his Ducks debut. He has picked up 11 goals and 13 assists (24 points) in 52 games this season and is coming off of a 22-goal year in 2014-15. He will provide the Ducks with forward depth and could work his way into their top-6.

Brandon Pirri