NHL Trade Deadline Articles - Page 14

Sean Walker is probably the best right-handed defenseman still on the market ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade Deadline, and the Philadelphia Flyers are unlikely to part with the 29-year-old unless a first-round pick is coming back to Philly. Walker has done an excellent job of boosting his value in 2023-24, coming over in […]

The Edmonton Oilers struggled to begin the 2023-24 season, but with 22 games left in the season, they are now in the driver’s seat for a playoff spot as they look to finally break through in the Connor McDavid era. Now, the Oilers are approaching the March 8 trade deadline with a buyer’s mindset, as […]

The Vegas Golden Knights continue to struggle mightily in the back half of 2023-24, and general manager Kelly McCrimmon addressed his team’s offensive woes by bringing Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha into the fold on Tuesday. But that doesn’t mean that he isn’t still trying to land the headliner of NHL Trade Deadline season: Jake […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are objectively the worst team in the NHL, as they currently are 30th in the league in points (they have 35). To make matters worse, they are currently in the middle of seven-game losing streak, further cementing their place at the bottom of the league. Thankfully, they have star center Connor Bedard […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are said to be not backing away from their asking price for a potential Sean Walker trade. They still want a first-rounder even though Chris Tanev was acquired by the Dallas Stars from the Calgary Flames for just a second-rounder, a third-rounder, and a prospect. Between Walker and another Flyers blueliner in […]

The Minnesota Wild have secured Zach Bogosian’s services for two more years after signing the veteran blueliner to an extension deal, according to NHL insider Frank Servalli. “Zach Bogosian’s contract extension with #mnwild: 2 years x $1.25 million.” Bogosian’s new contract with the Wild also notably does not have a no-trade protection, as pointed out […]

After an abysmal stretch that saw the New York Islanders lose 12 of 16 games between Jan. 13 – Feb. 24, watching their playoffs hopes slowly slip away in the process, there looks to be new life on Long Island. The Isles have won three games in a row — all against solidified postseason teams […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already made one move ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade Deadline, bringing defensive stalwart and former Anaheim Ducks D-man Ilya Lyubushkin from California to Canada. And it looks like GM Brad Treliving isn’t done. The Leafs are aiming to acquire another defenseman ahead of Friday’s deadline as they look […]

After winning their inaugural Stanley Cup at the conclusion of the 2023 postseason, the Vegas Golden Knights entered a new campaign with no hangover whatsoever, roaring out to an insane 11-0-1 record out of the gate. But the wheels have begun to fall off on the strip for a Knights team that was once a […]

Kyle Okposo, who is playing his eighth season for the Buffalo Sabres, admitted his time with the team may be running out. After a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday and with the NHL trade deadline this Friday, a day before the Sabres’ next home game, Okposo was asked if he had considered […]

Teams looking to add Philadelphia Flyers blueliner Sean Walker ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline must be prepared to cough up a first-rounder. That remains to be the asking price of Philly even though the Dallas Stars previously acquired defenseman Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames for just a second-rounder, a third-rounder, and a prospect […]

The Edmonton Oilers are a serious Stanley Cup title contender, while the Anaheim Ducks are wallowing near the bottom of the Pacific division. Doesn’t that sound like a great match for a deal just before the 2024 NHL trade deadline? The two teams seem to have a chance of completing a trade soon (h/t Elliotte […]

The Ottawa Senators are garnering a ton of interest in Vladimir Tarasenko ahead of the NHL trade deadline. With the deadline approaching quickly, a number of teams have expressed interest in him, including the Florida Panthers, per Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Sun. The asking price for Tarasenko has also been revealed. ‘A league source […]

The expectations were sky high in 2023-24 for a New Jersey Devils team that finished third in league standings last year and came within two wins of the Eastern Conference Final. This roster was widely thought to be a Stanley Cup contender again this time around. But injuries, poor goaltending and an overall lack of […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are once again having a strong season. Carolina is a contender in the Eastern Conference, sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division. They are headed for another run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And with the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline approaching, the time to address their needs is now. The thing […]

Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark had hockey fans everywhere constantly refreshing their social media feeds. Ullmark’s name has been included in a few Bruins trade rumors this year. And when fans noticed he wasn’t on the bench against the Toronto Maple Leafs, many expected to see something happen. However, it wasn’t to be. Ullmark wasn’t […]

The Colorado Avalanche have one of the most impressive cores in the entire NHL. Nathan MacKinnon leads the way, dominating his opposition as a legitimate Hart Trophy contender. Cale Makar is one of the best young defensemen in the league. He is certainly among the best offensive blueliners in the game today. And you can’t […]

Rather surprisingly, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel remains with the team as the NHL trade deadline looms. With the March 8 deadline right around the corner, the longer Guentzel stays a Penguin, the more rumors appear that Pittsburgh is going to retain him not only for the rest of the season but long-term. Pittsburgh radio […]

The 2024 NHL trade deadline is nearing, and for the St. Louis Blues, that means they have to make a decision soon on whether to move or keep Russian forward Pavel Buchnevich. A point-generating machine, Buchnevich is a chief St. Louis trade asset that the team will only let go for the price of their […]

With the March 8 NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching, teams across the league are gearing up for the stretch run of the season by looking to swing deals to plug holes and improve their rosters. Arguably the hottest name on the market is Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin, who is a virtual lock to be […]

The Calgary Flames have one of the most intriguing assets ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline, with goalie Jacob Markstrom being speculated as another asset the team will move soon. Among the rumored Markstrom suitors are the New Jersey Devils, who are said to be keeping a close eye on the netminder in part […]

The Minnesota Wild are unlikely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. They aren’t exactly out of the race, to be fair. However, Minnesota is eight points back of the red-hot Nashville Predators for the final wild-card spot in the West. Their hopes are certainly fading as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. In saying […]

After a sluggish month of January, the New York Rangers have righted the ship, and are one of the best teams in the NHL over the last month or so. With the NHL Trade Deadline coming up, they still have a few areas they need to improve in the lineup, despite the recent stretch of […]

After an uncharacteristic slump that saw the New York Rangers lose eight of 11 games between Jan. 6-26, the Blueshirts have rolled back into the upper echelon of NHL standings after a torrid stretch. It’s been nothing but good times in the Big Apple lately — this squad has now won 11 of 12 games […]

The Calgary Flames have been active ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Calgary has sent three players out the door — Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, and Chris Tanev. However, they may not be done. In fact, two additional players could see themselves going out the door by the March 8 deadline. The Flames are looking […]

The Detroit Red Wings are in a prime position to return to the playoffs. Their loss to the New York Islanders certainly hurt on Thursday night. However, they remain two points clear of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the wild card race. And they are still only four points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to watch ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Philadelphia is in a playoff spot, even after their 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday. However, that doesn’t mean they will be buyers on March 8. In fact, they could approach the deadline in a few ways, according to […]

The Calgary Flames have endured an up-and-down 2023-24 season. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has been mentioned in a number of trade rumors with the NHL trade deadline right around the corner, and he recently addressed the whispers, via Julian McKenzie of The Athletic. “I think everyone in here, every player in here, I really respect everything […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is a week away, so rumors will start to pick up even more. Some trades have already been made around the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs are one team engaged in a number of different rumors. Recently, Leafs general manager Brad Treliving discussed the possibility of them dealing a first-round pick […]

The fluctuating Calgary Flames (29-25-5, 63 points) are presently riding a four-game winning streak and still in contention for the final wild card slot in the Western Conference. None of that momentum, however, is changing the front office’s plans for the March 8 NHL trade deadline. But one of their players might. With Chris Tanev […]

The Calgary Flames are hoping to build up a head of steam in the second of the 2024 NHL season and goaltender Jacob Markstrom could be a big key to their plans moving forward. Markstrom is the Flames’ leader in goals against average, wins, and save percentage, for a team that needs a big second […]

Jake Guentzel may have already played his last game with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After spending his entire career in Pennsylvania, the future of the superstar is in the hands of Kyle Dubas and the Pens front office ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade Deadline. With Pittsburgh seven points out of a playoff spot and […]

The NHL trade deadline is on Friday, March 8. Before then, plenty of rumors will be circulating around the league as teams shop and buy players. The Montreal Canadiens are one team engaged in some of these rumors, and they have some decisions to make at the deadline. David Savard’s name has surfaced in some […]

Although Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios vehemently shut down any trade rumors regarding captain Brady Tkachuk, the same can’t be said for Vladimir Tarasenko. The Russian sniper signed a one-year contract with the Senators in the offseason, and with the club fading quickly out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, it makes sense that […]

The Ottawa Senators are likely to sell at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. How far their sale will go remains to be seen. For example, veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko seems likely to move. However, young defenseman Jakob Chychrun is a different matter. That said, one player that won’t be moving is captain Brady Tkachuk. Senators […]

The Detroit Red Wings are on quite the tear. They have won their previous six games, and they hold a record of 16-4-2 since New Year’s Eve. Detroit is coming off one of their more impressive wins of the year, defeating the Washington Capitals 8-3. The Red Wings are just two points out of third […]

The Calgary Flames continued their sale on Wednesday night. Calgary sent veteran defenseman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars in a three-team trade with the New Jersey Devils. With the deal official, fans are now hearing from Calgary general manager Craig Conroy about his team’s side of things. Conroy met up with FlamesTV host Brendan […]

Hockey fans are waiting for the NHL Trade Deadline action to heat up. Wednesday night saw the Dallas Stars make a move for defenseman Chris Tanev after a few quiet weeks. Now, the Anaheim Ducks could get in the action. And veteran center Adam Henrique may be the next player packing his bags. The Ducks […]

Many expected defenseman Chris Tanev to be traded for a few weeks now. With the NHL Trade Deadline approaching, it felt like it was now or never. Turns out it was now, as the Calgary Flames have traded the veteran rearguard to the Dallas Stars. It’s a three-team trade involving the New Jersey Devils. Action […]