A Look Back at the Infamous Alexei Yashin Trade: 20 Years Later It's been two decades since the Ottawa Senators made a bold move, trading away their star player Alexei Yashin in a deal that shook the NHL. The trade, which sent Yashin to the New York Islanders, was a pivotal moment in the Senators' history and sparked a heated debate among hockey fans. As the Senators continue to build their legacy, a new generation of fans is revisiting the Yashin trade, wondering what could have been if the team had held onto their talented center. In this retrospective, The Hockey Writers takes a closer look at the trade, its impact on the Senators, and what it says about the team's decision-making 20 years on.


Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited  The Hockey Writers