The Shocking NHL Trade Blunders That Could Cost Contenders the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy
As the intensity of the conference finals heats up and the impending Stanley Cup Final casts its long shadow, it’s only natural for us to shift our gaze towards a rather unconventional accolade—the Conned Smythe. Now, before you raise an eyebrow, yes, you read that right: “Conned” not “Conn.” While the Conn Smythe trophy honors the most valuable player of the playoffs, the Conned Smythe is a whole different beast, spotlighting the team that dealt the most disastrous trade affecting this year’s playoff drama. It’s a quirky, made-up contest, sure, but one I’ve kept alive through every season of the salary cap era, unearthing some jaw-dropping trades that have shaped playoff narratives in ways you wouldn’t believe. This year’s field, keeping things fresh with a “no repeat winners” twist (a little nod to the ever-patient Sabres fans), is packed with fresh faces, surprising moves, and some déjà vu, all begging the question: which team’s front office misstep will cast the longest shadow this postseason? Grab a seat, because we’re counting down the ten prime candidates—player-for-player trades only, no future picks or free agents sneaking in here—that might just snag this dubious honor. Trust me, you think you’ve got this figured out—think again. LEARN MORE.With the conference finals well underway and the Stanley Cup Final looming, it’s time to focus on the top candidates for the game’s most important playoff award: the Conned Smythe.
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