The Ottawa Senators are getting plenty of trade market attention, and one name Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen flagged as a real monitor is right-shot defenceman Artem Zub. Garrioch reported that teams have been talking to Ottawa about Zub, who has one more year left at a $4.6 million cap hit and does not have trade protection, which makes him a easier conversation piece if the Senators decide to reshuffle their blue line. Zub is on the Senators' first line, forming a pairing with J...
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The New York Rangers are ready to shake things up and are reportedly willing to consider offers for Alexis Lafreniere. The latest link has the Montreal Canadiens being floated as a potential trade destination for the former first overall pick. Sportsnet’s Ron MacLean floated the idea because of Lafreniere’s connection to Canadiens executive Jeff Gorton, who drafted him first overall in 2020, and Elliotte Friedman has also suggested the New York Rangers could at least discuss what a move might ...
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The San Jose Sharks are having a breakout season, with their rebuild finally paying off with a significant upswing in the standings. They currently hold the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. And the recent trade for Kiefer Sherwood is evidence they aren't fooling around. With several pending unrestricted free agents on their blueline, however, they have some tough choices to make at the trade deadline. Mario Ferraro, John Klingberg, Timothy Liljegren and Vincent Desharnais...
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The biggest name on the trade market as we quickly approach the Olympic Roster Freeze is undoubtedly New York Rangers pending UFA forward Artemi Panarin. The team has already informed him that he will not be offered a new contract, and they are working with Panarin's camp to try to find a destination that he will approve. It's going to cost a pretty penny, however, to land the Blueshirts' leading scorer, and one of the top offensive players in the game. Insider Elliotte Friedman ha...
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The Carolina Hurricanes have had on-and-off goaltending issues, mainly to do with injuries, for many years, and I believe it is part of the reason why they haven't been able to get over the hump. In general, the Hurricanes are good at limiting shots against, so the goalie's numbers never look as good as they should. The Hurricanes have no plans on not being the top team that they are and going deep on playoff runs year after year. To do that, they have to shore up goaltending. They appear to h...
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The St. Louis Blues are not happy with the current state of affairs. This, we know. GM Doug Armstrong is listening on just about everybody on his roster. However, there are certainly some young pieces that will not be subject to the rumors. According to insider Frank Seravalli , there are five 'untouchables' that Armstrong will not be moving: I think they're entertaining just about everyone, I think the only guys that end up staying there over the long haul are (Jake) Neighbours, (Dylan)...
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The Vancouver Canucks are dead last in the NHL and are not going to have a late-season run that gets them back into the playoffs race. They have already at least somewhat committed to a retool/rebuild as Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood were traded. The Canucks are very banged up and that continues to be a problem with the group they have assembled. It's not going to do them any favours moving forward unless even more is changed. The team desperately needs a rebuild with what is left on the ro...
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The New York Rangers have completely fallen out of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference and are 14 points back of the second wildcard spot. They're not just thinking of retooling and making trades, it's going to happen as a statement was already put out by the GM. There are going to be some significant changes and a few of the veterans are likely to be shipped off, either as rentals or for more assets as they have some term left. Vincent Trocheck is one of those players who will bring in...
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Dougie Hamilton has been near the top of every NHL trade board in recent weeks, after the team's intention to move on from his $9 million cap hit was made clear. However, last week's injury to top d-man Luke Hughes, landing him on LTIR, has brought a significant development to Hamilton's situation. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Hockey Night in Canada that trade talks for Hamilton have come to almost a screeching halt. (Hughes) is going to be out for a little bit. And what tha...
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The Vegas Golden Knights already made one blockbuster trade this season why the acquired right-handed defenceman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames, now, they could be turning their attention to some help up front. The Golden Knights continue to be linked to the St. Louis Blues, and while the Blues have a few big names that could be available, many feel Vegas will zone in on captain Brayden Schenn. The Golden Knights organization knows Schenn very well, dating all the way back to his ear...
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are moving on from right-handed defenceman Matt Dumba. The veteran blueliner is currently buried in the minors and throughout his 15 games at the AHL level, there's been a ton of criticism that he's not even trying, and isn't giving his full effort as he has no desire to be playing AHL hockey. The Penguins need to jettison Matt Dumba as soon as possible. He looks as if he’s actively not trying at the AHL level. On the ice for every goal against last night. Just in total...
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The Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres pulled of a very minor one-for-one trade over the weekend as the two teams announced the Sabres have acquired defenceman Gavin Bayreuther from the Hurricanes in exchange for forward prospect Viktor Neuchev. Bayreuther, 31, has been a staple on the Chicago Wolves of the AHL this season, scoring four times and collecting 13 points in 33 games. He's a 6-foot-2 left-shot blueliner who is under contract through the 2026 season at an NHL price tag of $775,0...
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The New York Rangers are working with Artemi Panarin to find him a new team before the trade deadline this season. GM Chris Drury has made it clear as day that the team won't be offering Panarin a contract extension, and they'll begin their re-tool, looking to move Panarin for a package that includes a first-round pick, top prospect, and a conditional draft pick/mid-level prospect. While Panarin holds all the say because of his full no-movement clause, there's been a few teams thrown out there...
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Pittsburgh Penguins legend Evgeni Malkin is in the final season of his current contract, but don't expect to see him hanging up the skates once this season is over. Malkin spoke candidly about his future in the game, and his resurgence this season, and made it clear, he wants to prove to all the onlookers that he still has plenty of game left in the tank. "I try to do my best because I knew I want to play, like I want one more year/ I want to show I'm still a good player. I want everybody to s...
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There are three teams in the Central Division with a high chance of having any chance in the playoffs and making it out of the West. These are the Colorado Avalanche , Dallas Stars , and Minnesota Wild . All three ranked in the top three teams in the league at one point and are all very good. The Wild have already made a large move in bringing in Quinn Hughes, so they are all in for this season and next. But they still need an upgrade at center to be able to match up with the other two top tea...
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Rasmus Andersson was traded over a week ago from the Calgary Flames to the Vegas Golden Knights, however, due to visa issues, hadn't appeared in a game until Friday night in Toronto. Andersson couldn't be more thrilled with the move, and was happy to hit the ice with his new teammates, on a team that he feels has a legit shot at winning it all. the moment you’ve all been waiting for….. RASMUS ANDERSSON 🤩 pic.twitter.com/E7AwYGKxit — Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 23, 2026 ...
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The New York Rangers have been discussing multiple trades the past few weeks and one Ranger who is drawing the most trade interest is two-way center, Vincent Trocheck Trocheck, 32, is one of the few Rangers' trade candidates who doesn't have a full no-movement clause. He holds a 12-team no-trade list so there's certainly some say in the matter, but GM Chris Drury has some options if he wants to pull the trigger. Trocheck's appeared in 38 games this season, scoring 11 times and adding 21 points...
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Things continue not to be great for the Toronto Maple Leafs on defense as Chris Tanev should miss the remainder of the regular season at least and there were recent injury scares for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Brandon Carlo. The defense has to be upgraded, especially since there isn't a high chance the top-6 right now will even stay healthy for the rest of the season and into playoffs when games get rougher. A right-shot defenseman who has offensive capabilities, defensive capabilities, or both ...
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The Boston Bruins are back in the mix for a true top-pair, right-shot upgrade, and Dougie Hamilton is the name to watch as the deadline noise builds. David Pagnotta has noted Boston’s interest in adding a high-end right-handed defenseman after their run at Rasmus Andersson hit a snag, and that has opened the reunion door with the former Bruins first-rounder (9th overall), even if the history and the price tag makes it a bit tricky. The 32-year-old has struggled this season, with five goa...
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Mitch Marner had this game circled on his calendar ever since the 2025-26 NHL schedule came out, and from all accounts, he's relieved it's finally past him. Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights made their way to Toronto to faceoff against the Maple Leafs, in what was Marner's first time back to the city since being traded last summer. It was a messy divorce with a ton of emotions involved, and you could tell from warmup, the crowd at Scotiabank Arena was going to be all over him. Prior to warmu...
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The San Jose Sharks ' move to acquire Kiefer Sherwood may end up being solely a rental move, which may or may not work out in favour of them. Sherwood was a highly sought after forward that was acquired for two second-round picks and a defensive prospect. The Sharks avoided paying a first-round pick, which was a win to start. Sherwood has scored 36 goals over his last two seasons (112 games) and hit a ton of players. He can also play on the power play and kill penalties. He is a strong Swiss a...
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The Vancouver Canucks are officially open for business, and one name starting to pick up some steam is Nils Hoglander . Insider chatter on Donnie & Dhali says Vancouver is receiving trade calls on the 25-year-old winger, who has been stuck in a fourth-line rut and looks like a prime change of scenery candidate if the front office leans harder into its hybrid reset.
Why Hoglander’s Canucks fit is getting shaky
The numbers are doing him no favors right now. After missing the firs...
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Evander Kane's time with the Vancouver Canucks is coming to an end within days, or weeks. The 34-year-old hard-nosed, gritty forward is a pending unrestricted free agent, and the rebuilding/retooling Canucks are anxious to get whatever they can for all of their UFAs. Kane is in the final season of a four-year contract that pays him $5.125M annually. His recent strong two-way play in the past few games could level up the draft asset the Canucks get back for him, if he can keep it up. He c...
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The Carolina Hurricanes, as always, are looking to take a big swing as we approach the trade deadline. Last year, it was Mikko Rantanen; the year before that, Jake Guentzel. Most believe that this season will be no different. One top-flight offensive talent they've got their eye on is Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues. And according to insider David Pagnotta, appearing on The Sheet with Jeff Marek, the Canes would be willing to part with a terrific young piece of their defense to get ...
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With the New York Rangers new 'retooling' plan going into effect, several notable names have become prime trade fodder. Not the least of which is a former No. 1 overall draft pick, Alexis Lafreniere. After what looked like a potential breakout season two years ago, Lafreniere has slipped back down into the 'big disappointment' category, and just looks like one of those players who needs a fresh start elsewhere. The same could be said for Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright. We heard earli...
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