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The New York Rangers are retooling their roster ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. And they have a number of players who could be moved by the 3 p.m. Friday deadline. Reports have indicated that Vincent Trocheck is the likeliest player to go. Now, we’re learning a bit more as to where he may […]

Currently third in the Central Division with 80 points, the Minnesota Wild are in the thick of a playoff race. If the season ended today, the Wild would indeed be postseason-bound. However, Minnesota GM Bill Guerin is still searching for ways to improve his roster. Guerin shared his thoughts with The Athletic’s Joe Smith and […]

The Calgary Flames have not tasted Stanley Cup Playoff hockey since the late Johnny Gaudreau’s dramatic Game 7 goal in the 2022 Western Conference Quarterfinal against the Dallas Stars sent them to the second round against the Edmonton Oilers, a series they eventually lost in five games. Months after that series, the Flames went through […]

Multiple NHL teams are expected to make major moves before the league’s March 6 trade deadline, and as things stand, the Philadelphia Flyers may be one of them. Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who is in the fourth year of a five-year contract worth $5.1 million annually, has emerged as one of the market’s most coveted assets. […]

The Boston Bruins are used to winning a lot of NHL games, and that has been happening a good amount this season. Boston currently holds a 33-20-5 overall record. The Bruins are rumored to be looking to upgrade ahead of the NHL trade deadline. There are two specific places on the roster where Boston wants […]

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy has emerged as a premier trade chip ahead of the March 6 deadline. The 32-year-old veteran is the longest-tenured Blackhawk and a longtime alternate captain, carrying a $4.4 million salary-cap hit on a contract that expires this summer. The player himself recently spoke out on the rumors, claiming that while […]

The New York Rangers are retooling their roster and could be very active with one week to go before the NHL Trade Deadline. New York’s intentions were made public by general manager Chris Drury. There are a number of players who could be moved, from Braden Schneider to Mika Zibanejad to Vincent Trocheck. What New […]

The Calgary Flames are one of the prime NHL Trade Deadline sellers ahead of next Friday, and it’s almost certain that veteran forward Nazem Kadri will be one of the casualties as the club continues to rebuild in 2025-26. Kadri is open to a trade to a contender, as TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Insider […]

Kiefer Sherwood has only played one game for the San Jose Sharks after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks just over a month ago — but it already could be one of his last. The Sharks gave up two second-round picks to acquire the power forward, who has managed 23 points in 46 games in […]

With the trade deadline approaching, there are many teams looking to find that key player who can help improve their squad for the remainder of the season. One of those players who have been mentioned in trade talks is Ryan O’Reilly from the Nashville Predators. Though teams may be interested in him, it’s uncertain if […]

The Montreal Canadiens are widely expected to move on from Patrik Laine ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. The Finnish sniper played just five games this season before undergoing core muscle surgery, and he hasn’t appeared in a contest for the Habs since. Enter the Los Angeles Kings, who are struggling mightily even […]

The Buffalo Sabres have not made the playoffs since the 2010-11 season. But that could change this season, as they are currently occupying the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference. As the team continues to negotiate with Alex Tuch on an extension, one insider revealed the Sabres’ trade deadline plans, which could be different […]

The Dallas Stars are in a wild race in the Central Division, with the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild. They have made big trades in the past, namely for Mikko Rantanen, but cap space may prevent them from doing that this season. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun says that if Tyler Seguin cannot come back, […]

The Edmonton Oilers are one of the better teams in the NHL at this time. With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline one week away, time is running out for this team to make its final moves of the season. Time is of the essence, and considering the Oilers’ position, they have a lot of moving […]

The Boston Bruins are in a playoff spot as play resumes across the NHL. Boston got off on the right foot with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, as well. They could be buyers at the NHL Trade Deadline, and they seem ready to go for broke if they can bolster their […]

The Colorado Avalanche are fresh off defeating the Utah Mammoth in their first game back from the Olympic break on Wednesday night, improving to an NHL-best 38-9-9 on the 2025-26 campaign. The Avs are right at the top of the Stanley Cup contender list, and have already made one trade this week, shipping out longtime […]

Add the Calgary Flames to the list of Canadian NHL teams that will become sellers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline. With the Vancouver Canucks already starting what looks to be a fire sale, there are rumors that the Flames could also be in the middle of trading away some of their top players. Things […]

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2025-26 season has been such a disaster that players are getting lost in the shuffle in trade rumors. At the start of the season, Conor Garland was a name many were circling, but the Quinn Hughes trade made it clear that the Canucks were open for business. It isn’t time to forget […]

The Utah Mammoth lost their first game after the Olympic break on Wednesday, falling to the Colorado Avalanche 4-2. They are hanging onto the top Western Conference Wild Card spot as March approaches. The Mammoth are in a good spot now, but David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period says they almost replaced coach Andre Tourigny […]

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is just over a week away. As teams make decisions on the future of their clubs, one team, the Vancouver Canucks, already decided to sell long ago. One of the players who could be on the move is Tyler Myers. Myers is currently considering his trade options, according to Darren […]

Vincent Trocheck has returned to the New York Rangers a hero after helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan — but he might not be long for the Big Apple. With general manager Chris Drury commiting to a retool, and Artemi Panarin already shipped to the Los Angeles Kings, the […]

The Nashville Predators are in a difficult spot ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. Only four points out of a wildcard berth in the Western Conference, there’s a realistic path to the postseason for the club — but they don’t project as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. For that reason, GM Barry Trotz, who […]

It has been a disappointing season for the Winnipeg Jets thus far. After winning the President’s Trophy in 2024-25, the Jets are currently in seventh place in the Central Division and well outside of the playoff picture. Now, there are rumors of a potential sell-off of players, according to The Fourth Period. According to the […]

The Los Angeles Kings are a much better team with superstar forward Artemi Panarin in the fold — but they are looking to get even better after the devastating season-ending injury Kevin Fiala suffered while playing for Team Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Although it’s no secret that general manager Ken Holland […]

Teams are preparing for the stretch run of the season with the NHL trade deadline just 10 days away. This has led to teams making calls about available players, as franchises were able to make calls during the Olympic trade freeze. Some of those calls were made to the Philadelphia Flyers surrounding one of their […]

The Detroit Red Wings probably could not have asked for better positioning ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. After nine consecutive missed postseasons, the Wings are 33-19-6 and third place in the Atlantic Division at the tail end of the Olympic break. It’s looking likely that the storied franchise will break the long […]

The NHL Olympic break is coming to an end, and players are returning to their respective franchises. Finland fell to Canada in the semifinals, but would go on to win the bronze medal. In the semifinal against Canada, Team Finland and Dallas Stars’ forward Mikko Rantanen was injured. Now, there are rumors about his future […]

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the big surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season, putting together a terrific 32-19-6 record before the league paused for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. A key part of the team’s success this year has been forward Alex Tuch, who is second in scoring with 22 goals and […]

Jordan Kyrou has been a staple in the St. Louis Blues’ top-six for the better part of a decade — but the winds of change could be sweeping through Missouri ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. Kyrou is one of multiple Blues players reported to be on the trade block as the season […]

Although the Los Angeles Kings are a much better hockey team with Artemi Panarin in the fold, they will sorely miss Kevin Fiala for the rest of the 2025-26 season after the forward suffered a devastating leg injury while playing for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics. With the NHL Trade Deadline now just two […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have only lost once in regulation since the beginning of 2026. Tied at the top of the Eastern Conference with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Bolts are all in for a return to the Stanley Cup Final. With the NHL trade deadline upcoming, Lightning GM Julien BriseBois will likely be aggressive once […]

The Boston Bruins are currently 32-20 and fifth in the Atlantic Division, and they’re looking to climb their way up the standings. With a few moving pieces on the roster, the team is looking to add some defenseman depth, and there are a few players they’re willing to offer in a trade. Two of those […]

NHL teams are starting to get back to practice as the Olympic break is coming to an end. Some teams will still be missing players, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, but they can start preparing for the rest of the season. One of the players preparing for the rest of the campaign is Evgeni Malkin, who […]

The Florida Panthers have found themselves in an extremely sticky spot amid the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, the franchise is outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture with 25 games left in the 2025-26 regular season. Currently sitting last place in the Atlantic Division — and a full […]

Amid the New York Rangers’ rough 2025-26 season, sitting at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, rumors are circulating that veteran center Vincent Trocheck could join the Minnesota Wild, a playoff contender in the Central Division. The Rangers appear to move quickly from one major storyline to the next. After trading Artemi Panarin, they are […]

The Calgary Flames are well out of the Western Conference playoff race as the Olympics roll along. They already sold off one piece, getting at least one first-round pick back for Rasmus Andersson. The Fourth Period insider David Pagnotta says that the Flames will continue to sell before the NHL trade deadline, but it may […]

It’s no secret that Team Finland has not had a ton of success internationally under head coach Antti Pennanen since he was hired in late 2023. Suomi failed to advance to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game in North America last February, and were defeated in the quarterfinal of the 2025 IIHF World Championship a […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were thought of as sellers at the trade deadline during the early parts of the season. But entering the Olympic break, the Blue Jackets are one of the hottest teams in the NHL. They have won 11 of the last 12 games, and won seven straight before the break. Now, the […]

The Montreal Canadiens are enjoying a well-earned Olympic break after putting together a 32-17-8 record over the first 57 games of the 2025-26 National Hockey League season. The Habs have been as consistent as they have been good throughout the year, and currently sit second in the Atlantic Division after winning six of their last […]