NHL Trade Deadline Articles - Page 9

The New York Islanders are challenging for the Eastern Conference Wild Card at this time. New York entered the season hoping to challenge for the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. They started the decade by going back-to-back to the Eastern Conference Finals. However, they have not had the same postseason success in recent years. New […]

A couple of weeks ago, it looked like the Anaheim Ducks were dead in the water in their quest for a postseason berth in 2024-25. But after winning five of their last six games dating back to January 23, Greg Cronin’s team now sits just nine points back of the final wildcard slot in the […]

After a red hot stretch between mid-December and mid-January that saw the Montreal Canadiens return to playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, things have begun to go off the rails for Martin St. Louis’ club as of late. The Habs have lost six of seven games dating back to January 23, in the process falling […]

Despite hanging around the playoff picture for most of the 2024-25 National Hockey League campaign thus far, the St. Louis Blues have begun to slide out of contention in the Western Conference. With six losses in seven tries dating back to January 23, the magic number for Jim Montgomery’s club to advance to the dance […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the best stories in sports this year. After the tragic passing of their best player, Johnny Gaudreau, they are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But the recent injuries to Kirill Marchenko and Sean Monahan have their offense limping. TSN’s Pierre Lebrun reported that the […]

The New York Islanders are one of the hottest teams in the National Hockey League. They have won eight of their last ten and flown into Eastern Conference playoff contention. But the upcoming NHL trade deadline presents a tough question for New York. Brock Nelson is a pending free agent and could be the best […]

The Buffalo Sabres are staring down a 14th consecutive National Hockey League season without advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Currently 22-26-5 and dead last in the Eastern Conference, the 2024-25 campaign has again been a long one in Western New York — and the front office has a couple of difficult decisions to make […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having an uncharacteristically quiet season. They have bought in on Craig Berube’s defense-first coaching style and are in second place in the Atlantic Division. While things are going well, they are still looking to add at the trade deadline. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that the Maple Leafs […]

The Dallas Stars have made a big move before the NHL trade deadline. They sent a first and third-round pick to the San Jose Sharks to acquire forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci. Shortly after that move, defenseman Miro Heiskanen went out with a lower-body injury that could be long-term. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports […]

Although the Anaheim Ducks have played some of their best hockey of the 2024-25 season recently, they remain seven points out of a crowded playoff picture in the Western Conference. While there is a chance this version of the Ducks could go on a second half run, the more likely scenario is that it will […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have fallen on hard times as of late, with the depth of their team being a real concern, and general manager Julien BriseBois reportedly is going to try to address those areas ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. “I think they’re going to look at both areas,” Davis Pagnotta of The […]

The Winnipeg Jets were Stanley Cup contenders last season when the Stanley Cup Playoffs began. The Jets found a system of play that took a lot of the reliance off star goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Winnipeg was one of the best defensive units in the NHL, and it seemed as if they were destined for a […]

The Washington Capitals took some big chances in the offseason as they tried to retool the roster. The Capitals made intriguing trades like the Pierre-Luc Dubois deal with the Los Angeles Kings. These moves looked rather risky on paper. Washington added underperforming players with a previous track record of success. But none of these players […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. Chicago wanted to be more competitive on the ice in 2024-25. And the Blackhawks added veteran talent in NHL Free Agency to surround Connor Bedard with a better cast of teammates. Unfortunately, the moves did not change anything, and Chicago is […]

The St. Louis Blues are fighting for their playoff lives in 2024-25. The Blues made bold moves in NHL Free Agency to try and compete for the postseason. No move was more bold than signing Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg to offer sheets as restricted free agents. In a league where offer sheets are usually […]

Heading towards the NHL trade deadline, there likely won’t be a ton of goaltenders available. But, Karel Vejmelka may be one of them. Anaheim Ducks netminder John Gibson remains an option, but his contract could still be a concern for interested teams. Meanwhile, Mackenzie Blackwood was already moved and subsequently signed to a big extension […]

While the NHL world was reacting to the trade that sent JT Miller to the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a sly move. They swiped the first-round pick New York sent to the Vancouver Canucks for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor. Pettersson, a lefty defenseman, was Pittsburgh’s top asset this season. But a […]

The New York Rangers made a monumental trade on Friday night, bringing JT Miller back to the place where he spent the first six seasons of his National Hockey League career. Miller has made an immediate impact after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, and general manager Chris Drury is reportedly not done making moves […]

The Florida Panthers have returned to form after a middling stretch at the end of 2024, and are back to first place in the Atlantic Division after winning six of their last eight. In the quest to capture back-to-back Stanley Cup championships come spring, general manager Bill Zito is looking to make the roster even […]

The Ottawa Senators have been one of the National Hockey League’s best teams over the last month, currently riding a five-game heater that’s seen the club return to a top-three spot in the Atlantic Division. And the front office is reportedly looking to make the roster even better ahead of the March 7 NHL Trade […]

The New York Rangers are no strangers to big trades in 2024-25. The Rangers traded for J.T. Miller in a deal with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. Earlier in the season, the Rangers also traded Jacob Trouba and Kaapo Kakko in separate trades. Now, they could pull off another move involving Ryan Lindgren. Lindgren was […]

The Vancouver Canucks are trying to climb back into playoff contention in 2024-25. Vancouver started off well enough and seemed to have enough to contend for the postseason. However, the Canucks ran into a ton of off-ice drama, leading to the J.T. Miller trade with the New York Rangers. Another name that has found himself […]

With the Chicago Blackhawks near the bottom of the NHL standings, the team is expected to sell at the trade deadline. The issue the Blackhawks will face is that they don’t have many pieces who are likely to bring back big returns. Taylor Hall was just dealt to the Carolina Hurricanes at a low cost, […]

The Florida Panthers added depth defensemen in NHL Free Agency after winning their first Stanley Cup. One of these defensemen was Adam Boqvist. The 24-year-old hoped he could help the defending champions back to the promised land. However, he was recently waived, and he is now a member of the New York Islanders. Boqvist joins […]

The Detroit Red Wings are on fire once again in 2024-25. Detroit defeated the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday for their sixth straight win. This gives them two win streaks of six games or more under new head coach Todd McLellan. More importantly, the victory over Vancouver catapulted Detroit into the first Wild Card spot in […]

The Minnesota Wild have cooled off since the start of the 2024-25 season. At one point, though, the Wild were certainly among the class of the NHL. Kirill Kaprizov had a case for the Hart Trophy as league MVP. And Minnesota looked the part of a Stanley Cup contender thanks to impressive goaltending from Filip […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are Stanley Cup contenders in 2024-25, at least on paper. This is not an unfamiliar sight for hockey fans in recent seasons. Toronto plays well during the regular season and looks like they are primed for a deep playoff run. However, they end up falling short in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, […]

Nearing the NHL trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres once again find themselves in a position to sell. Jason Zucker is arguably the most likely player to be traded by the Sabres. The winger was signed to a one-year deal last offseason and has put together a really strong season, scoring 18 goals and 38 points in […]

The New York Islanders are fresh off a seven-game winning streak that has them back in the playoff race. Part of the resurgence has been thanks to Brock Nelson. He has scored five of his 15 goals since January 1, pushing for a fourth straight 30-goal season. Nelson has been a hot name ahead of […]

The Winnipeg Jets are flying toward a Central Division title thanks to a great offense and phenomenal goaltending. Their Saturday win over the Washington Capitals kept the NHL’s top record in Manitoba heading into Monday. But general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff says the Jets could keep adding at the NHL trade deadline. With Brock Nelson and […]

The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions in 2024-25. The Panthers won their first Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers back in June. It was one of the greatest Stanley Cup Final matchups fans have seen in recent memory. It also brought Florida firmly out of “Cinderella” status, cementing them as a powerhouse […]

The New York Rangers have made massive trades already in 2024-25. First, they traded Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks after a breakdown between player and team. Then, the Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken after controversially benching him. On Friday, the Rangers struck again to pull off the J.T. Miller trade with […]

The Buffalo Sabres are going through some rough times on the ice in 2024-25. Unfortunately, the Sabres remain one of the worst teams in the NHL at this time. Naturally, numerous trade rumors have emerged as a result of Buffalo’s poor play. With the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline now five weeks away, those trade rumors […]

The Colorado Avalanche have already made the trade of the 2024-25 NHL season. They dealt Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes after contract negotiations fell apart. The return was tremendous, as Martin Necas and Jack Drury have already made positive impacts on their lineup. But they can continue to add at the upcoming NHL trade […]

The Colorado Avalanche stunned the hockey world a little over a week back when they traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Mikko Rantanen trade is one of the biggest midseason trades in NHL history. Rantanen has a strong case for being a top-five player in this league. At the very least, he is […]

In current possession of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning are very much in the hunt for a postseason return. The team’s hot and cold nature bit them once again Saturday, as they lost 3-2 at home to the New York Islanders. Goals by star wingers Nikita Kucherov and […]

The Vancouver Canucks traded center JT Miller to the New York Rangers on Friday in a long-anticipated move. A rift between Miller and Elias Pettersson had the Vancouver Canucks’ locker room in shambles and a move was needed. Just because Miller is gone does not mean the Canucks won’t trade Pettersson. The Buffalo Sabres should […]

The Dallas Stars have added some depth to their roster in a trade with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday morning. The club is acquiring Cody Ceci and Mikael Granlund from the lowly Sharks in exchange for a first and fourth-round pick, per NHL insider Darren Dreger. If the Stars make the Stanley Cup finals, […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins swung a trade with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. The Penguins traded defenseman Marcus Pettersson after months of trade rumors around him. He goes to the Canucks in a deal involving five players and a conditional 2025 first-round pick. General manager Kyle Dubas noted that it was not an easy move […]