Hockey Guy is a big Brad Richards fan. So when the Stars acquired this speedy center from Tampa Bay, I figured this was a huge step for Dallas.

Richards, in fact, seemed like just the guy Blues could use as…

DEADLINE BREAKDOWN

Experts figured Maria Hossa was headed to Montreal. He ended up in Pittsburgh instead in one of several major trade deadline maneuvers in the NHL Tuesday.

Here is a look at what went down, first with the franchises…

Dallas Stars co-GM Brett Hull had to make a big splash.

The Colorado Avalanche wooed Peter Forsberg back into the NHL, convincing him to make another comeback from chronic ankle and foot problems. San Jose added all-star defenseman Brian Campbell…

With Colorado getting Peter Forsberg — just as Paul Stastny and Joe Sakic return — the Western Conference pictured changed. This is NOT good news for the Blues, since the Avs are in that fight for a playoff spot.

The…