There might have been a little more hope for the Nashville Predators this season to bounce back after a terrible 2024-25 campaign, but so far, they have struggled for the most part. The team is 5-7-4, has had lots of trouble scoring, and is becoming separated from the pack of teams vying for a playoff spot. Since this is the second season that the team has played like this, changes will have to be made and some of the veterans will likely eventually be headed out. According to David Pagnotta o...
The Edmonton Oilers are about to get a lot healthier, but with that will have to come some roster moves. In order to potentially get any assets back for their players rather than seeing them be picked up on waivers, a trade or two may happen very shortly. Edmonton is right at the salary cap and just had Alec Regula return. This takes Troy Stecher and Ty Emberson out of the lineup if Regula enters. As for the forwards, Zach Hyman, Kasperi Kapanen, and Mattias Janmark are all returning shortly a...
The St. Louis Blues have won two of their past three games, but they still have a big hole to dig out of. It isn't going to be easy and there is likely going to be some changes to the roster, whether that involves hockey trades or selling a piece or two well ahead of the trade deadline to retool and get some assets. David Pagnotta retorted, "We heard Pavel Buchnevich's name in the summer. He's got a full no-move right now. Do they entertain that?" Like many of the Blues, the offense just hasn'...
After rejoining the NHL’s hockey operations department, Brendan Shanahan looks like a short-term league hire with a long-term goal of running a team again. Among the suitors, the Buffalo Sabres stand out from the pack, edging the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators thanks to multiple factors. League chatter, and Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos suggests Shanahan would listen, provided he gets Toronto Maple Leafs -style autonomy.
Why Buffalo Stands Out Over Chicago and Nashville
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The Buffalo Sabres have had mixed results early on this season, and this is made apparent by their 5-5-4 record. The Sabres’ shaky start currently has them at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings, which is bad news for a team looking to break its 14-year playoff drought. If the Sabres are unable to move up in the standings as the season continues, they will likely be sellers this campaign. Because of this, let’s look at three Sabres who could be traded if things don’t improve in...
It has not been a fun start to the season for the Minnesota Wild. They have a 5-7-3 record right now and have won only three out of their last 10 games. If the Wild continue to struggle and find themselves out of a playoff spot once the deadline gets closer, they could end up being sellers. If this ends up being the case, these three Wild players could end up becoming trade candidates. Vladimir Tarasenko If the Wild are not in the playoff race near the deadline, Vladimir Tarasenko ...
New York Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been a popular name in the rumor mill for quite some time. Yet, now that he is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA), the Islanders very well could trade him if they end up not being in the playoff race once we get closer to the deadline. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could target Pageau if he is made available by the Islanders this season. Vancouver Canucks The Canucks could use some help at the center positi...
The Nashville Predators have had a tough start to the 2025-26 season, as their 5-6-4 record shows. If they do not turn things around soon, they could once again be sellers this season. Due to this, let's look at three Nashville players who could be on the move by the 2026 NHL trade deadline. Steven Stamkos Stamkos has had a nightmare start to the 2025-26 season, recording just two goals and one assist in 15 games. This has led to the 35-year-old forward being the subject of trade r...
Teams are calling on Brandt Clarke. League sources say the Los Angeles Kings are listening only long enough to say no. Clarke is tracking as a long-term piece on Jim Hiller’s blue line and the organization’s immediate priority is re-signing Adrian Kempe before shifting focus to Clarke’s next deal.
Why the phones keep ringing
Right-shot defense with offense is a scarce resource, and Clarke checks every box. He was drafted eighth overall, has already produced in limited minutes, and is...
The Carolina Hurricanes are, with no surprise, a good team again. They play a certain way that brings results, but goaltending has been a factor, hurting their chances at success at times over the majority of the last decade. The goaltenders on the roster right now include Pyotr Kochetkov, Frederik Andersen, and Brandon Bussi. The Hurricanes picked Bussi up off waivers earlier this season because Kochetkov started the season on the injured reserve. The team made a decision once Kochetkov enter...
The Philadelphia Flyers have to be extremely pleased with the trade that brought Trevor Zegras to their team. It has paid off in a huge way so far, even if it is just 13 games into the season. He is leading the Flyers by a wide margin with 15 points already, and has four goals to go with that. Zegras has fit in from the first game and the Flyers are 7-5-1 on the season. To put it into perspective how much this change has helped Zegras, he had six goals and 15 points in 31 games two seasons ago...
The Buffalo Sabres have too many goaltenders, and are trying to make a move to clear out their crowded crease. According to hockey insider Elliotte Friedman , Alexandar Georgiev is the odd man out, and the Sabres are trying to do whatever they can to find Georgiev a new home: Buffalo’s goalies. Devon Levi split the net in AHL Rochester early on, but it looks like he’s getting the lion's share of the work now. They are trying to find a new home for Alexandar Georgiev. The Sabres have made it cl...
It is clear that the New York Rangers aren't going to get a team-friendly deal from Artemi Panarin, despite him reportedly wanting to stay and already signing a huge ticket last time around. The Rangers aren't in a great spot, sitting outside of the playoff picture and just 6-6-2 on the season. Panarin, along with the rest of the Rangers, has really struggled offensively. The veteran has two goals and seven points in 14 games despite being a point-per-game player or better in eight consecutive...
The Seattle Kraken are off to a great start to the new season, and considering their cap space, trade assets, and aggressiveness of their management team, there could be a couple of significant trades brewing on the coast. The Kraken are third in the Pacific Division with a 6-3-4 record. They have a boatload of assets in high-end draft picks, and prospects, and with a need for another impact forward for their top six, there's a lot of potential a blockbuster move is coming Seattle's way at som...
The Boston Bruins are making some surprising lineup decisions early on this season, and it's starting to get the attention of other teams. Defenceman Mason Lohrei has been scratched for four games in a row, and now hockey insider Elliotte Friedman commented on the potential of trade talks picking up in Boston. Friedman wrote about Lohrei in his latest 32 Thoughts blog : I don’t know that there’s anything going on trade-wise with Mason Lohrei . But I do know that when a talented, young player l...
Troy Stecher trade buzz is picking up as the Edmonton Oilers work the phones to find a soft landing for the veteran defenseman. With Alec Regula activated and more healthy bodies returning, Edmonton faces a roster squeeze that has pushed Stecher to the fringe. Insiders say the club likes his professionalism and playoff readiness but is exploring a move that gives him minutes while the Oilers open a spot and preserve flexibility. With Zach Hyman coming back, the Oilers will have to make c...
The Washington Capitals are looking for a center after Pierre-Luc Dubois’ injury, and TSN insider Darren Dreger says management will explore the trade market while avoiding costly moves that mortgage the post-Alex Ovechkin future. In the short term, Washington will try to cover the gap internally, and the coaching staff is ready to try some different combinations while they ride out a tough stretch. Connor McMichael had Andrei Vasilevskiy completely fooled by this pass 👀 #NHLFaceOff 📺: @...
Things are not working out for Steven Stamkos as a Nashville Predator. Like Seth Jones with the Chicago Blackhawks, it's starting to feel like the team is going to ask him to waive his no-movement clause, eat some salary in the deal, and move on. Stamkos has not been the same player as a Predator as he was in Tampa Bay. His shot totals are down, his goal totals are down, and last night, he finally scored his second goal of the season. It certainly feels like teams are starting to call GM Barry...
The NHL's trade market is heating up, but to this point, there's been no significant in-season deals completed. With American Thanksgiving coming up, that's usually a milestone date that management teams circle, as they get a sense of what kind of team they are working with this season. If one team is going to make a move, it sounds like it could be the Calgary Flames. Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, and Blake Coleman have all recently been linked to deals, and for Andersson, he was almost deal...
The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to watch for an early season trade, as forward Owen Tippett's name has hit the trade rumor mill. Several reports have surfaced stating they could see Tippett being moved by the Flyers, as this is the final year of his contract in which he doesn't hold any trade protection. Tippett is off to a so-so start, scoring five goals and one assist in his first 13 games. He's owed $6.2 million through the 2032 season, and considering the cap is going way up the next fe...
After making the playoffs last season, the St. Louis Blues have had a rough start to the 2025-26 campaign. They currently have a 4-7-2 record and are at the very bottom of the Central Division standings. If the Blues continue to struggle and find themselves outside of the playoff line once the deadline is here, they will very likely be sellers. Because of this, let's look at three Blues who could get dealt this season. Brayden Schenn Schenn's name was incredibly popular in the rumo...
The Seattle Kraken have had a solid start to the 2025-26 season. At the time of this writing, they have a 6-2-4 record and are third in the Pacific Division. However, if the Kraken fall back down to Earth and end up dropping in the standings, they would be a team to watch in the trade market. Because of this, let's look at three players the Kraken could trade once we get closer to the deadline. Jaden Schwartz Schwartz could be a very popular target for contenders if the Kraken end up bei...
It has been a nightmare season for the Calgary Flames so far. Because of this, multiple of their players have come up in the rumor mill early on this campaign. Among them is Blake Coleman. Due to this, let's discuss three teams who could consider pursuing Coleman this season if he is officially made available. Tampa Bay Lightning Coleman had an awesome two-year stint with the Lightning, where he played a role in the Bolts winning back-to-back Stanley Cups. With the Lightning needing more...
The Anaheim Ducks have come out of the gate swinging despite some struggles in net very early in the season. They have won four games in a row and are 8-3-1 on the season, leading the Pacific Division. The Ducks traded away John Gibson to give Lukas Dostal the net, but also added Petr Mrazek, Chris Kreider, and Mikael Granlund to go with a handful of young guys all playing well. The Ducks seem to have taken a big, much-needed step even further forward from last season and are ready to get back...
The Los Angeles Kings have to make a splash this season before Adrian Kempe gets a higher salary and Anze Kopitar retires. GM Ken Holland, despite his poor offseason, isn't sitting still and is looking to make the moves to give the Kings a chance. Per The Fourth Period, "The Kings are looking to add extra firepower up front, especially within their top-6. If the Kings part ways with someone off the roster, left wing Trevor Moore may be a potential candidate." Moore has been a solid middle-6 wi...