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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
What % of deadline deals work out? 5%? 10%? People point out Gaborik last year, but how many Vanek type trades are there for every Gaborik?
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Usually it only works if you have 90%+ of your roster ready to go as a contender and are adding that little extra. Gaborik last year for LA was a perfect example. The Hawks adding Timonen and Vermette will probably have similar good effects on them as long as they can weather the storm till Kane returns in round 2.
If your team is lacking a few things though, like most teams in the middle/lower part of the playoff picture, you're likely throwing good assets away for nothing. Florida did something smart by dealing off and adding without sacrificing much if it goes sideways.