NHL Trade Deadline Articles - Page 13

Despite a spending spree on July 1, the Nashville Predators are currently 14-22-7 and battling just to stay out of the National Hockey League basement. Now a full 14 points back of the final wildcard berth in the Western Conference, general manager Barry Trotz will have a couple of difficult decisions to make ahead of […]

Despite a couple of heartbreaking playoff runs, the Carolina Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup contenders in 2024-25. Their 55 points places them in a three-way tie for ninth place in NHL standings with two of the past three championship winning teams in the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers. Not bad company to keep for a franchise […]

Despite preseason expectations that pencilled the Calgary Flames out of a playoff spot in 2024-25, the squad has been performing well over the first half of the campaign. Currently 21-15-7 through 43 games — and occupying the final wildcard berth in the Western Conference — the Flames have a realistic shot to rectify back-to-back postseason […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are a surprising playoff contender this season. After the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau, expectations were in the basement. But Gaudreau’s former Flames teammate Sean Monahan has come in and revitalized their forward core. With the playoffs in sight, the Blue Jackets must buy at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Mikael […]

Although the Boston Bruins currently occupy the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference — and have won two games in a row — president Cam Neely hasn’t ruled out a potential retool ahead of the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. “We’ll see where we’re at,” Neely told NHL.com’s Amalie Benjamin on Wednesday. “I think […]

Taylor Hall is enjoying a resurgent campaign with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2024-25, but as the club sits dead last in the National Hockey League, there’s a good chance the veteran will be getting a change of scenery before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. And although the former Hart Trophy winner wants to remain […]

The New Jersey Devils are looking to add depth to their roster before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. New Jersey is back in playoff contention after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. However, the Devils know their roster is not complete. There are moves to be made before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline on […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are likely to be sellers around the NHL Trade Deadline in March. Veteran winger Taylor Hall is among the trade candidates the Blackhawks could move before the 3 PM EST deadline. Hall returned from injury this season hoping to make an impact for Chicago. However, he understands that he may end up […]

The Montreal Canadiens are hovering around the playoff bubble halfway through the NHL season. While they may make the postseason, their players are still being talked about as trade deadline candidates. Forward Jake Evans is among the biggest trade candidates and the New Jersey Devils have been attached. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports that an […]

The New York Rangers have already made some major changes to their team. The Rangers traded captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks after nearly placing him on waivers. Following that, the Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken after controversially benching him. It does not seem as if the team is done, though. […]

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to make moves ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. In fact, the Red Wings nearly landed Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens in a trade around Christmas time. Other names linked to Detroit include Sabres star Bowen Byram, Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson, and now-former New York Rangers defenseman […]

The Calgary Flames are in playoff contention despite starting the season with rock-bottom expectations. Rookie goalie Dustin Wolf and a resurgent season from Jonathan Huberdeau have them in the Wild Card hunt. That could mean a trade deadline acquisition for the team previously thought to be a sure-fire seller. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that […]

The Dallas Stars had a solid first half to the NHL season despite Tyler Seguin’s injury. The veteran will likely be out for the remainder of the regular season with a hip injury. While they are still putting together solid offensive numbers, they are in line to make a big-time addition. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in the Eastern Conference playoffs at the halfway point of the season. Their run of three straight conference titles is over but they are still contenders for the Stanley Cup. The NHL trade deadline is less than two months away and the Lightning have a glaring need. They must call […]

The San Jose Sharks are well out of the Western Conference playoff picture. But things are looking up for the team, putting together a solid season on offense with Macklin Celebrini and William Eklund. That does not mean they won’t make deals at the NHL trade deadline. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, […]

The Colorado Avalanche’s season so far has been a tale of two drastically different teams. The early-season goaltending tandem of Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen sank the ship most nights, posting a combined save percentage of .873 to keep the Avs on the outside of the playoff picture, despite solid play from the crease out. […]

The Buffalo Sabres hit rock bottom as they lost 13 straight games earlier this season. During that time, reports emerged that the team had an interest in shaking up its roster. Despite having talented players such as Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo could not string wins together. It remains unclear how they intended to shake the roster […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt with Nick Robertson trade rumors all offseason long. Robertson even requested a trade early in the offseason ahead of NHL Free Agency. However, a trade never came to pass. Robertson signed a one-year contract with the Maple Leafs. All that contract really did, though, is kick the can down the […]

The St. Louis Blues made a big trade with the Anaheim Ducks last month. The Blues traded for veteran defenseman Cam Fowler to improve the left side of their defense. Fowler’s deal was certainly not the final move St. Louis had up their sleeves. And according to recent reports, Brandon Saad may be involved in […]

The New Jersey Devils are once again a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. The Devils fired Lindy Ruff as head coach last season after missing out on the postseason altogether. However, major moves such as the Jacob Markstrom trade have helped the Devils get back into postseason contention. It hasn’t exactly been a perfect […]

The Nashville Predators are one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. Nashville spent big in NHL Free Agency after making the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for this team. The Predators are likely to make some trades ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. And […]

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro generated a ton of trade interest last season. Ferraro had an alright season on one of the worst teams in hockey in 2023-24. And he entered 2024-25 as a prime Sharks trade candidate. With the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline about a month and a half away, Ferraro remains a trade […]

The San Jose Sharks traded for Cody Ceci during the offseason to bolster their blueline. At the time, Ceci felt unsettled after leaving the Edmonton Oilers. However, he has settled in nicely for San Jose. And ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, he is an in-demand trade candidate for contending teams. Ceci is playing […]

After a fantastic 2023-24 season that saw the Philadelphia Flyers nearly advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020, John Tortorella’s club is struggling mightily this time around. Mired in a four-game losing streak, the Flyers are 17-20-5 through 42 games, good for last place in the Metropolitan Division and second […]

The Edmonton Oilers came within a goal of the Stanley Cup back in June. Over the summer, they sought to bolster their scoring depth to better their chances in the postseason. The Oilers signed Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson as part of their NHL Free Agency haul. At the time, the moves seemed like smart […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are not playing good hockey this season. The Blackhawks made major moves in NHL Free Agency to improve the supporting cast around Connor Bedard. Moreover, former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall was set to return after the veteran winger missed most of 2023-24 with an injury. However, these moves have not worked […]

The Detroit Red Wings have played well as of late under new head coach Todd McLellan. In fact, the Red Wings have reinserted themselves in the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Before hiring a new coach, though, they apparently nearly made a move for highly coveted Buffalo Sabres center Dylan […]

Although it’s been an up-and-down season for the Dallas Stars in 2024-25, the squad has been on a tear as of late. Currently on a six-game heater and with nine victories in 12 tries dating back to December 14, Pete DeBoer’s club looks like it’s ready to make another deep postseason run come spring. Now […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in a playoff spot halfway through the season but the focus isn’t on the standings. There is a reported rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported they may trade both. While Pettersson will bring the bigger return, Miller could be an interesting piece at the trade […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the halfway point of the season. Even with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin still performing well, they are not a contender for the Stanley Cup. The trade deadline is two months away and they are expected to be sellers, having already traded […]

The Washington Capitals are among the most surprising teams in the NHL this season. With 58 points from 41 games, they are the top team in the Eastern Conference and a near-lock to make the playoffs. So selling at March’s NHL trade deadline does not make any sense. But to land the biggest fish available […]

The Seattle Kraken entered the season hoping to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. And to be fair, Seattle isn’t exactly out of the race. The Kraken enter play on Thursday nine points back of the Vancouver Canucks for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. It’s enough to give them some […]

Hockey fans are likely aware of the drama coming out of Vancouver by now. The Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers for Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller at this time. This development came after a reported rift between the two Canucks stars was made public before the new year. And it could result in […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the thick of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. The Penguins had a brutal start to the season, but have turned things around. However, this does not mean the team is going to refrain from selling at the NHL Trade Deadline. And recent trade rumors indicate the Penguins could […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a horrid start to the 2024-25 NHL season. And it caused some frustrations within the organization. At one point, the Penguins were frustrated with star defenseman Erik Karlsson, as well. However, things have since turned around. So much so that the Penguins are competing for a playoff spot in the Eastern […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the middle of another miserable season. They enter Wednesday’s action with the worst points percentage in the entire league with 28 points in 40 games. But the expectations were higher considering their veteran leadership and young stars like Connor Bedard. Now, the Blackhawks set their sights on the NHL trade […]

The Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers for two of their biggest stars. Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller reportedly do not get along and haven’t for a long time. The situation is becoming untenable for the team as issues have become more and more public. It could lead to a bombshell trade, and the […]

The Ottawa Senators started off on the wrong foot in 2024-25. Ottawa struggled out of the gate and it seemed as if the team was on its way to another disappointing season. However, something clicked in recent weeks. As a result, the Senators find themselves competing for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. At […]

The Los Angeles Kings are one of the better teams in the NHL this season. A resurgent season from Anze Kopitar has helped the Kings become a legitimate Stanley Cup contender in 2024-25. This is the desired outcome after an offseason of retooling, involving moves such as trading for Tanner Jeannot and shedding the Pierre-Luc […]