GFB Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 There was the famous Yzerman to Ottawa trade that almost happened after the 1995 season: After the Wings were swept by the New Jersey Devils in the 1995 Stanley Cup finals Yzermans ability to lead the team came into question. On February 26th Jimmy Devellano and Ottawa GM Pierre Gauthier agree to a deal that would have sent Steve Yzerman and Chris Osgood to the Senators for Alexei Yashin, Damian Rhodes and their 1st round pick in 1996 (Chris Phillips 1st) & 1997 (Marian Hossa 12th). The deal was even submitted for league approval until Devellano pulled the plug later that day.I know there was also a rumored deal that would have sent Pavel Datsyuk to New Jersey for Scott Gomez... Thankfully, that didn't happen either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnBronc Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I don't know how close it was to happening, but there was a rumor that John Elway was going to be traded to the Redskins around 1991 or 92. All I know about it is that the Broncos wanted LT Jim Lachey as part of the package, and Washington didn't want to let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePeam Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 The Raptors once turned down Vince Carter and Antonio Davis for... Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki Ouch.On an odd note, how about when Toronto and Edmonton considered trading...well, the Leafs for the Oilers?Bet ya they regret that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnBronc Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 In Training Camp 1987, Joe Gibbs almost traded backup QB Doug Williams to the Raiders, but had a gut feeling that Doug was going to help them out, so he decided not to. Boy, did he ever. One of the best gut feelings by a coach in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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