Former NHL defenseman Mike Commodore knows what it's like to be traded.

Dealt five times during his career, including three times in February and March, the now-retired blue-liner took to Twitter on Saturday to offer some sage advice for players who are uncertain about their futures ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

Eric Staal...#PackYourShit

— Mike Commodore (@commie22) February 27, 2016

Justin Schultz....#PackYourShit

— Mike Commodore (@commie22) February 27, 2016

Dan Hamhuis...waive your clause then #PackYourShit

— Mike Commodore (@commie22) February 27, 2016

Jared Cowen...#PackYourShit again....or #KeepYourShitPacked

— Mike Commodore (@commie22) February 27, 2016

Loui Eriksson...you are on the bubble...but just in case you better #PackYourShit

— Mike Commodore (@commie22) February 27, 2016

Dale Weise...just finished up #PackingHisShit

— Mike Commodore (@commie22) February 27, 2016

It's always better to be prepared. Thanks, Mr. Commodore.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs traded goaltender James Reimer to the San Jose Sharks in a four-player deal, the clubs announced Saturday.

In return for Reimer and forward Jeremy Morin, the Maple Leafs received goaltender Alex Stalock, forward Ben Smith, and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2018.

Need some clarification, but the conditional pick is believed to become a 3rd round pick in 2018 if SC advance to Stanley Cup Finals.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 27, 2016

No salary is being retained by either club in the trade, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Reimer shores up the goaltending situation in San Jose, where Martin Jones is the No. 1. Jones has a .916 save percentage and five shutouts in 51 games, winning 29.

Drafted by Toronto in the fourth round in 2006, Reimer heads west with an 11-12-7 record for the basement-dwelling Maple Leafs, with a .918 save percentage. He's struggled badly in February, with an .869 save percentage and 3.80 GAA in seven starts.

SJ GM Wilson: "James is an experienced NHL goaltender who will help add to our depth at the position as we head down stretch run of season"

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 27, 2016

Reimer's earning $2 million this season, and carries a cap hit of $2.3 million. He'll be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and will turn 28 on March 15.

Stalock, 28, has an .884 save percentage in 13 games and nine starts in 2015-16. He has a career .911 save percentage and four shutouts in 62 games and 46 starts, all with San Jose

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup Saturday.

The Flyers captain ripped a perfect shot past Arizona Coyotes goalie Louis Domingue for the 500th point of his NHL career.

500!

That's how many points Claude Giroux now has. #ARIvsPHIhttps://t.co/58gJSagfUV

— NHL (@NHL) February 27, 2016

He is the fourth player from the 2006 draft class to reach the 500-point plateau, joining Nicklas Backstrom, Phil Kessel, and Jonathan Toews. It took him 554 games to reach the milestone.

The 28-year-old has 17 goals and 33 assists in 58 games this season.

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Beautiful pass by Cousins, Laughton goes fivehole. #Flyers #ARIvsPHI pic.twitter.com/aq6ExjSLof

— Joe Dought (@JoeR35h93) February 27, 2016

Scott Laughton collected his sixth goal of the season Saturday thanks to a great touchdown pass by Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Cousins.

Cousins delivered a sensational flip pass over the heads of the Arizona Coyotes' defensemen, giving Laughton a clear-cut breakaway and all the time he needed to beat goaltender Louis Domingue.

Laughton now has five points in his past five games.

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Hall of Famer Andy Bathgate passed away Friday at 83, and the New York Rangers will honor their former captain throughout the rest of the season.

#NYR will be wearing decals on their helmets in memory of Andy Bathgate - featuring his initials in a Rangers shield pic.twitter.com/0HnUjXm64n

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 27, 2016

Bathgate spent the majority of his career with the Rangers, registering 729 points in 719 career regular-season games with the Blueshirts.

He played in eight All-Star Games, won one Hart Trophy, and celebrated a Stanley Cup championship with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1964.

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The Washington Capitals have just been dealt a huge blow to their blue line.

John Carlson is expected to miss three-to-four weeks after undergoing a procedure on Saturday to repair a nagging lower-body injury, reports Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post.

Carlson missed Friday's game against the Minnesota Wild due to the ailment that also cost him 12 games earlier this year.

The 26-year-old has six goals and 25 assists in 47 games this season.

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A slow season hasn't prevented Alex Chiasson from getting interest from other teams.

The Ottawa Senators have been taking calls concerning Chiasson, according to TSN's Darren Dreger, who adds that general manager Bryan Murray is listening to offers, but is not eager to trade the 25-year-old.

Chiasson has managed just five goals and nine points in 57 games this season, putting him on pace for a career worst in both categories.

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CHICAGO - The Blackhawks are going all in to win their second straight Stanley Cup. Following three trades on Thursday and Friday that brought four veteran players to Chicago, the Blackhawks seem as deep and experienced as ever as they try to...

Dale Weise's debut as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks could be put on hold.

While newly acquired forwards Andrew Ladd and Tomas Fleischmann both have a green card, Weise still has to get a work visa in order to join the team - a process that could take a week or so, according to NHL.com's Brian Hedger.

Bowman isn't sure when Dale Weise will be able to join the team. #Blackhawks

— Eric Lear (@BHTVeric) February 27, 2016

Weise was acquired by the Blackhawks from the Montreal Canadiens in a package deal with Fleischmann for forward Phillip Danault and a second-round pick in 2018 on Friday.

The 27-year-old has 14 goals and 26 points in 56 games.

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The rest of the NHL may get their turn now, as the Chicago Blackhawks appear to be done wheeling and dealing.

The Blackhawks have presumably gotten ahead of the madness that should ensue on Monday's deadline with multiple deals over the last 48 hours and, according to Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune, Stan Bowman said they're "most likely" done making deals.

Related: Blackhawks' Bowman remains the NHL's best general manager

The Blackhawks have primed themselves for another deep playoff run, acquiring big fish Andrew Ladd from the Winnipeg Jets along with depth players Christian Ehrhoff, Dale Weise, and Tomas Fleischmann.

"I really like the way this team looks right now," Bowman said, according to Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official website.

And rightfully so. Though the team has lost two straight, they sit just a point behind the Dallas Stars for top spot in the Western Conference with a significantly deeper roster.

SVP/GM Stan Bowman sending a message to the team with the latest moves?

"It's more of a confirmation that we believe in this group."

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) February 27, 2016

While the Blackhawks appear to be finished, further deals could still happen. According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, if the team can find a way to deal forward Bryan Bickell, who currently yields a $4-million cap hit, it will have some cap space to make further deals.

Whether that's the case or not, Bowman has constructed yet another squad that rivals any in the league.

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