The New York Rangers ’ sell-off chatter has (somehow) moved past just Artemi Panarin. Frank Seravalli ’s recent take is that Vincent Trocheck might actually be the more valuable deadline piece. His logic is that Panarin is the bigger star, but he’s a pure rental with a full no-move clause and a massive cap number, which narrows the market fast. Trocheck is a playoff-style center, signed for multiple seasons at a far easier hit, and that kind of cost certainty can make GMs do reckle...
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The Columbus Blue Jackets could be a major player on the trade market — but do they go into the buyer or seller category? That will be determined over the next nine games leading up to the trade deadline on March 6. Another win on Wednesday night (over the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-3) is their 7th in the last eight games—six of those wins under new head coach Rick Bowness—and has them holding out some hope of getting back into the playoff chase. The Jackets are eight points back of the Bost...
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The Calgary Flames ended up trading Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, and in return, one of the pieces to make cap room was Zach Whitecloud, who could be flipped before the deadline. Frank Seravalli said, "Teams have told the Flames that they'd be interested in Zach Whitecloud if he's available." There are certainly some teams in mind that make sense. Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins have played some very good hockey lately and are in a good position to make it to the playoffs if th...
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It appeared as though the Buffalo Sabres were going to cut it down to two NHL goalies before the trade deadline, and still could, but the situation has changed and it appears as though there won't be movement, for at least a couple of goalies, for the time being. The trade deadline is quickly approaching, but the Olympic break will come first to give teams more time to make decisions on the future. The Sabres have Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon, Colten Ellis, and Devon Levi in their organizat...
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Artemi Panarin is being held out of the New York Rangers ' lineup until at least the Olympic break. The team doesn't want anything happening to their coveted trade asset as he is going to be traded one way or another before the deadline. There have been plenty of teams linked to Panarin over the past while, and one of them is most likely going to land him barring a team coming in out of nowhere. Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are the top team in the league, but with the kind of seas...
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Who's next out the door for the Calgary Flames ? Though they insist they aren't going to follow the Rasmus Andersson trade with a continuing sell-off in short order, there are a number of top players that teams around the league will be making substantial pitches for. Not the least of which is Mackenzie Weegar. The Ottawa Senators are looking for a top-four defenseman, and Weegar would be a perfect fit, says insider Bruce Garrioch in the Ottawa Citizen . Weegar has go...
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His name has been out there as a potential trade candidate all season long. But Nazem Kadri has always insisted that he's happy in Calgary and is not interested in leaving the Flames . There is now a significant change in that line of thinking, as we have a report from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period . Kadri is now open to a trade. Multiple sources have confirmed that while he has not formally requested a trade, he and his camp have informed the Flames he is open to being moved. ...
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Artemi Panarin's days as a New York Ranger are coming to an end, and there's a very good possibility his next stop with be on the west coast. Rangers GM Chris Drury has been working the phones for weeks, trying to facilitate a move that Panarin would approve, and now it sounds like both sides are working together after Panarin was scratched in the Rangers game Wednesday. A game the Rangers lost 5-2 against the New York Islanders. Panarin has reportedly been told if he doesn't approve a trade o...
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St. Louis is making it clear they are not giving Justin Faulk away for a small price. Elliotte Friedman’s latest chatter has the Blues aiming for an asking price that mirrors what the Calgary Flames just pulled off for Rasmus Andersson, which is basically the “serious contender tax” in a thin defense market right now.
Blues Setting the Bar at the Andersson Trade Package
The Andersson deal set a loud benchmark: the Vegas Golden Knights landed the 29-year-old right shot for Zach Whitec...
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The Calgary Flames wrapped up the Rasmus Andersson saga on January 18 by sending the 29-year-old right-shot defenceman to the Vegas Golden Knights , and the picks were the headline, but an underrated piece of the deal is Zach Whitecloud . He arrives at 29 with a Stanley Cup ring from 2023, a reputation as a trusted penalty killer, and a contract that contenders love, as he's in year four of a six-year deal at a $2.75 million cap hit through 2027-28. That is exactly the kind o...
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It has not been a stellar season between the pipes for the Montreal Canadiens . Goaltender coach Eric Raymond has now paid the price, being relieved of his duties. He's been replaced (on an "interim" basis for the rest of this season) by the AHL Laval Rockets goalie coach Marco Marciano. NEWS: The Montréal Canadiens have fired Goaltending Coach Éric Raymond. Additionally, the Canadiens have named Marco Marciano as interim Goaltending Coach. #NHL #GoHabsGo (📷: NHL) pic.twitter.com/WZ9k3MZ...
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The Minnesota Wild are not done adding this season. They are tied for second in the NHL, already traded a large piece of their future for Quinn Hughes, and are in win now mode. When discussing Jesper Wallstedt, Elliotte Friedman said, "If you're all in to win and you've got Filip Gustavsson signed...what someone said to me was, if it happens, you'll understand why." This is a big hint at a major addition and a large portion of the price to acquire them being Wallstedt, a 23-year-old goalie who...
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With the Toronto Maple Leafs ' fifth loss in a row and seventh of their last eight games, they have fallen out of the playoff race unless they have a very strong finish. With how the Eastern Conference playoff race is, they are going to need at least 95 points to get in at this point. The team is eight points back with surging teams like the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens all firmly ahead of them. This is seen as a transition year for the Maple Leafs after losing Mitch M...
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The Detroit Red Wings have signed Ben Chiarot to a three-year deal at $3.85 million AAV deal. He was set to become a UFA after the season after finishing his four-year, $4.75 million AAV contract. BENNY! 🗣️ The #RedWings have signed Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $3,850,000. pic.twitter.com/MXrDz66tyU — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 28, 2026 With this move, the Red Wings keep around a veteran defenseman who has bounced back and had a better season ...
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It was exactly a month ago when we learned that both the Edmonton Oilers and Andrew Mangiapane were getting set to part ways. The forward's role with the team has gotten more and more sparse as the season has gone along, as his ice time has cratered. But somewhat surprisingly, a trade has yet to materialize. Mangiapane has a full no-trade clause in the two-year, $7.2 million deal he signed with the Oilers this past summer ($3.6M AAV). But he's not about to let that hold him back from going som...
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Evander Kane and his camp have been given permission by the Vancouver Canucks to talk to teams to try to find him a new destination. Insider Elliotte Friedman revealed the latest on Kane, while speaking with NHL Network: I think we've known for some time now that they would like to move him, and he would like to go to a playoff team... But I think it appears likely that he may be a post-Olympic Break deal at this point in time. I think the Canucks are hoping for a third-round pick or som...
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The Washington Capitals have been open about hunting for a true top six winger, and the latest name tied to that push is St. Louis Blues speedster Jordan Kyrou. On Daily Faceoff’s The Sheet , Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta both circled Washington as a fit, framing it as a continuation of the Capitals chasing more pace after previously being in on Nikolaj Ehlers. Why Kyrou fits what Washington keeps chasing Kyrou is 27, has produced at least 67 points in each of the last four seasons, and ...
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The Winnipeg Jets are staring down an ugly stretch, losing four of their last six games, and a recent 5-1 loss at home to the Detroit Red Wings only turned up the heat on what comes next. With the deadline approach getting louder, the new name tied to Winnipeg is Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, a former fourth overall pick who suddenly looks like he might actually be attainable. Winnipeg’s interest is real, and Perfetti’s name is in the mix David Pagnotta reported the Jets have...
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For the second time in two days, the Metropolitan Division has seen a trade involving tri-state rivals. The New Jersey Devils have sent Ondrej Palat to the New York Islanders. 🚨TRADE🚨 Islanders receive: • Ondrej Palat • 2026 third-round pick • 2027 sixth-round pick Devils receive: • Maxim Tsyplakov pic.twitter.com/KvLKesLQc7 — Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) January 28, 2026 The Islanders also receive a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, and in return they send Maxim Tsyplakov to ...
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The NHL has laid down the law on the latest headshot to cross the Department of Player Safety's desk. It has levied a heavy, three-game suspension on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust, for his high hit on Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Bryan Rust has been suspended three games by @NHLPlayerSafety for his illegal check to the head of Brock Boeser — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 27, 2026 The incident occurred just before the final buzzer in Sunday night's game, while Boes...
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It appears Ondrej Palat's days as a New Jersey Devil are coming to an end. The team announced Tuesday Palat would be scratched for their game against the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Palat is being held out tonight for roster related reasons. He is not on the ice for #NJDevils warmups. — Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) January 27, 2026 Glendening is going in with Palat out. #NJDevils — Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) January 27, 2026 Palat, 34, is signed through next season at $6 million AAV, and this seas...
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As if things weren't already bad enough for the Vancouver Canucks this year, they've now learned that goaltender Thatcher Demko is officially done for the season. He'll be undergoing hip surgery. BREAKING: #Canucks announce Thatcher Demko is to undergo hip surgery and is done for the season — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) January 27, 2026 Demko saw several medical specialists before coming up with the latest diagnosis and treatment plan. “After consulting with our team doctors and outside speciali...
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The writing is on the wall as Artemi Panarin is highly likely to be traded by the deadline this season by the New York Rangers . This is a team that needs change and GM Chris Drury recognized that as a statement was put out and Carson Soucy has already been traded. That is just the first move to come as Panarin is a UFA after the season and attempted to extend him didn't go as planned. Panarin has been an elite talent for many years and has 205 goals and 607 points in 482 games with the Ranger...
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The Edmonton Oilers have completely changed up their goaltending from the start of the season and from what they had on their back-to-back Stanley Cup Final runs. Stuart Skinner was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of a deal that brought Tristan Jarry to Edmonton, and after playing some pro games again, Connor Ingram was brought up and has played very well. The Oilers are going to continue running with Jarry and Ingram as they have played well and the team is hot. So where does that l...
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The Carolina Hurricanes , along with the Anaheim Ducks , are the two teams in unique positions to add more than one major piece at the deadline, whether that be a rental or not, as they have tons of cap space and are in great positions in the standings. The Hurricanes more so than the Ducks as Carolina has 69 points, 12 more than the Philadelphia Flyers, the closest team that could kick them out of a playoff spot. The Hurricanes have a strong roster that has the team third in goals and seventh...
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