5 Last-Minute Trades Washington Capitals Should Consider Before the 2014-15 Trade Deadline

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5 Last-Minute Trades Washington Capitals Should Consider Before the 2014-15 Trade Deadline

Washington Capitals v Nashville Predators — The Washington Capitals are playing some amazing hockey this season as Barry Trotz has done a fantastic job at getting the most of his players all year long. Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Ovechkin have emerged as MVP candidates, but have lacked a consistent right wing partner all year. Here are five deals the Caps should consider before the trade deadline.

5. Chris Stewart From the Buffalo Sabres

Detroit Red Wings v Buffalo Sabres

5. Chris Stewart From the Buffalo Sabres

Detroit Red Wings v Buffalo Sabres — Stewart brings a nice mix of snarl and offensive pop, and could fit in well with the flashy Backstrom and Ovechkin. With the Sabres on the verge of a major fire sale, the Caps should come knocking to add some grit and offense.

4. Sean Bergenheim From the Florida Panthers

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4. Sean Bergenheim From the Florida Panthers

sean-bergenheim-rob-grabowski — Bergenheim wants out of Florida and is an amazing playoff performer, as evidenced by his goal-scoring prowess during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s run to the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals. Adding his two-way acumen and versatility might make a major difference in a playoff series.

3. Jordan Eberle from the Edmonton Oilers

Jordan Eberle Edmonton Oilers Trade

3. Jordan Eberle from the Edmonton Oilers

Jordan Eberle Edmonton Oilers Trade — Edmonton needs a makeover, and sending Eberle out of town would be great for his career. Eberle would fit in great with Ovechkin and Backstrom and could showcase his big-game abilities on the NHL stage for the first time after coming up aces time and time again for Canada internationally.

2. Michael Ryder From the Washington Capitals

Getty Michael Ryder 2

2. Michael Ryder From the Washington Capitals

Getty Michael Ryder 2 — Despite a recent winning streak, the Devils will be sellers at the deadline and Ryder will be a sought-after commodity. The right wing has a lethal wrist shot and would in nicely on a line with Backstrom and Ovechkin. The fact he won a Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 2011 doesn't hurt his appeal to the Caps either.

1. Jaromir Jagr from the New Jersey Devils

Jaromir Jagr New Jersey Devils Trade

1. Jaromir Jagr from the New Jersey Devils

Jaromir Jagr New Jersey Devils Trade — For the sake of nostalgia, this has to happen. From a hockey perspective, Jagr has the skillset and hockey IQ to perfectly complement Backstrom and Ovechkin on the team's top line despite being an older player.

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