NHL Surprise: Major Deal Cancelled at the Very Last Second

In the final minutes, a huge scramble occurred in the NHL just before the trade deadline.

Several reputable informants announced a trade sending forward James Van Riemsdyk to the Detroit Red Wings. Everything seemed to indicate that it was almost official, until a last minute turn of events.

Something very unusual happened behind the scenes, and the trade fell through at the last second.

This is a very disappointing realization for Philadelphia Flyers fans, especially since JVR was the biggest available name left on the day, according to many.

Major turnaround.

The 33-year-old has 23 points in 41 games this season. He will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Credit: HabsetLNH.com

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