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2021 NHL trade deadline winners and losers: Analyzing best, worst deals

NHL trade deadline day in 2021 didn't feature the same fireworks as years past, but there were plenty of intriguing deals that will have an impact on the balance of power across the four divisions.

The contenders in the East Division, in particular, were very aggressive over the last week. The top four teams -- Capitals, Islanders, Penguins, Bruins -- all made impactful trades to bolster their roster for what should be a hard-fought first two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2021 NHL trade deadline.
BY  Nick Goss  - 
USA TODAY Sports
NHL trade deadline day in 2021 didn't feature the same fireworks as years past, but there were plenty of intriguing deals that will have an impact on the balance of power across the four divisions.

The contenders in the East Division, in particular, were very aggressive over the last week. The top four teams -- Capitals, Islanders, Penguins, Bruins -- all made impactful trades to bolster their roster for what should be a hard-fought first two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2021 NHL trade deadline.