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 📺: @...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Minnesota Wild are 5-6-3 to start the season, but have won two in a row and look to be starting to turn things around, but they need help. Anthony Di Marco reported, "The Wild are in the market to bolster their middle-6 forward group. It is still early to tie any specific names to the Wild, but it is for certain that they are looking for help up front." There are already some teams separating themselves as teams that will likely be selling by the trade deadline or sooner, so let's dive int...
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Ottawa Senators forward Arthur Kaliyev is facing explosive allegations from his ex-girlfriend, model Lauren Mochen, who claims he stole over $50,000 from her to pay off gambling debts. According to The New York Post , Mochen alleges that Kaliyev manipulated her into sending him money through PayPal and Apple Cash under the guise that his bank accounts were frozen. She later discovered that the checks he provided to reimburse her were fraudulent, leaving her bank account thousands of doll...
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The Vancouver Canucks have placed winger Vitali Kravtsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, the club announced Tuesday. If he clears, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent and the two sides will part ways.
How it got here
Kravtsov, 25, rejoined Vancouver in August on a one-year, two-way deal after two strong seasons back home with KHL club Traktor Chelyabinsk (27 goals, 58 points in 66 games last year). They hoped he could parlay that surge ...
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The Nashville Predators are once again struggling this season, and a complete fire sale could be on the way. The Preds have started 2025-26 with a 5-6-3 record, and continue to have serious issues finding the back of the net. GM Barry Trotz has spent a ton of money the last two summers, and unfortunately, things haven't panned out as planned, and now big big changes could be on the way. Daily Faceoff's Jeff Marek wonders about the potential of a Filip Forsberg trade, even though the veteran fo...
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Sorry, Carolina Hurricanes, you'll apparently have to look elsewhere to upgrade your top six. Word is the Hurricanes have trade interest in Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri, however, Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reports that the Hurricanes are on Kadri's no-trade list. Kadri, 35, is a hot target amongst the trade market this season, and there's a very good chance he gets dealt, it just reportedly won't be to Carolina, even though the Hurricanes would love to get their hands on him. The veteran c...
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The Carolina Hurricanes are a team to watch this season on the trade market, as they have loads of cap space, and an aggressive general manager who is looking to push his team finally over the top, and into the Stanley Cup Final. According to multiple reports, including from hockey insider Frank Seravalli, don't be surprised to see the Hurricanes make a move to strengthen their goaltending situation: Frank Seravalli: Re Hurricanes: I think they're definitely monitoring the goaltending market; ...
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The Los Angeles Kings are in the market for a top-six forward, and rumor has it general manager Ken Holland has been working the phones. Trade talks have picked up significantly around the league as we creep closer to the milestone American Thanksgiving weekend. The Kings are off to a strong start this season, posting a 5-4-4 record through their first 13 games. Holland has $3.2 million in cap space to work with, and he's well aware that Anze Kopitar's $7 million is coming off the books this s...
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Apparently, the Philadelphia Flyers are open for business. General manager Daniel Briere is no stranger to bold moves, and according to multiple reports, forward Owen Tippett could be in play. Tippett, 26, is signed through the 2031-32 season at $6.2 million AAV, however, his no-trade protection doesn't kick in until July. So far this season through 12 games, Tippett has scored five times and added one assist. Owen Tippett crumpled Tye Kartye 💥 pic.twitter.com/FmPpfxuHke — Spittin' Chicl...
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Adrian Kempe is one of the next stars who is going to get a massive deal coming his way, whether that be before the season ends or in the offseason. The Los Angeles Kings ' winger is in the final year of his deal and is a UFA in the summer. The current cap hit for the 29-year-old in his prime is $5.5 million AAV, which is far too low for the production and impact he has on the team. Kempe is currently leading the Kings with five goals and 15 points in 13 games. He has scored 109 goals and 230 ...
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The Devon Levi trade rumors are back in a big way, and they’re loud. A report from the “ After The Whistle ” podcast said the goalie asked to be moved before heading back to the Rochester Americans, and that’s kicked up a ton of chatter. The Buffalo Sabres have a full-blown goalie crowd right now, so the timing tracks. What we don’t have yet is on-record confirmation from the Sabres or Levi’s camp, which keeps this in rumor territory for the moment. Still, the league knows his name...
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David Kampf is taking a few days to consider his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs , and it definitely has the feel of a crossroads. The veteran center was waived before the season because of a roster and salary cap crunch, landed with the Marlies, and now he is stepping back to figure out what comes next. David Kampf wants to play in the NHL. That is not in doubt. The question is whether that can still happen in Toronto, or if the answer is a fresh start somewhere else. Da...
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The Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes are in the same mindset of going for a Stanley Cup this season, but early on, they are in different places in terms of adding or moving off of players. The Oilers have managed thus far with some injured players, but as those players get healthy, they will be looking to move at least one player out. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have had to fill their very injured team with rookies and are looking to bring in more experience for the time being. F...
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The injuries have piled up for the Carolina Hurricanes , especially on defense, as the team has had four rookie defensemen play for them already this season. When players like Jaccob Slavin, K'Andre Miller, and Shayne Gostisbehere come back, that is going to change, but the Hurricanes have the cap space to address their issues in the short-term and aren't willing to wait and see. Frank Seravalli reported, "They're actively looking to acquire a stopgap to aid their banged up blueline." The Hurr...
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The San Jose Sharks are still rebuilding, and the expectation is that they will be sellers once we get closer to the 2025 NHL trade deadline. One clear player on their roster to watch as the season rolls on is defenseman Timothy Liljegren. The 26-year-old blueliner is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) and could be a prime rental target for playoff teams. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could consider pursuing Liljegren. Dallas Stars The Stars could be a team...
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The Chicago Blackhawks have made a notable roster move ahead of their contest against the Seattle Kraken. According to The Athletic's Scott Powers, the Blackhawks have called up forward Oliver Moore from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. The Blackhawks have recalled Oliver Moore and he'll be available to play tonight. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) November 3, 2025 Moore has certainly earned this latest opportunity with the Blackhawks, as he has h...
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The New York Islanders haven't taken themselves out of the playoff race early, but it is also very early in the season. The team is 6-5-1 and hasn't looked too bad. This isn't a year many expected the Islanders to do much, but those days are on their way with Matthew Schaefer leading the charge. For now, decisions are going to have to be made about the roster this season. Some of the veterans won't be around to see the success that is to come for the Islanders, especially a couple who are in t...
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