The St. Louis Blues are having a disappointing 2025-26 season. They are currently seventh in the Central Division standings with an 11-12-7 record, and there is an expectation that they will make changes to their roster because of it. Justin Faulk is one Blues player in the rumor mill right now. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could target Faulk this season. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings could use a boost on the right side of their defense, so they could make sens...
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The Calgary Flames are expected to be among the NHL's top sellers this season. One player who has been a popular name throughout this season because of it is forward Blake Coleman. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Coleman this season. Dallas Stars The Stars could make a lot of sense as a landing spot for Coleman. When looking at their group, it is fair to argue that they would benefit by adding another middle-six forward. Acquiring Coleman wo...
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The Ottawa Senators have been fairly quiet this season, and with the changing landscape of the standings, they have gone from being in the top three of the Atlantic Division to second last in the Eastern Conference in a matter of a couple of days. Just as fast as they fell, they can rise again and have the team to do so. With Brady Tkachuk, the team still isn't at full health because Shane Pinto and Thomas Chabot are currently injured, but are looking for some upgrades to really deepen their t...
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The Los Angeles Kings are where they normally are in the standings, hanging around the second or third spot in their division. Making the playoffs hasn't typically been an issue, but doing anything when they get there has. Each season, it seems to be something different that they come up short with against the Edmonton Oilers, but as we're only 30 games into the season, there's no guarantee that the Kings play the Oilers in the first round of the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season. Regard...
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The Anaheim Ducks are in a bit of goalie trouble, but fortunately, management thought ahead and signed Ville Husso to a two-year, $2.2 million AAV deal to be the third string goalie because they had more than enough money to spend. That has paid off already as it's never a bad idea to have a third string goalie with NHL experience or who can play in the NHL if something were to happen. Well, Lukas Dostal has already been out of action, and now Petr Mrazek was announced to be sidelined for 2-3 ...
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Growing speculation around the Buffalo Sabres suggests the team may seriously consider moving goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen this offseason. As reported by David Pagnotta , Luukkonen’s no-trade protection begins in July, making the NHL Draft the natural window for trade discussions. David Pagnotta: Re Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: His no-trade protection kicks in in July; this may be something to look at around the draft; with who they've got right now, with Levi coming up, I think there'...
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For anyone hoping for a surprise early-season trade, the Seattle Kraken have thrown cold water on the idea of moving Mason Marchment. Elliotte Friedman said on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast that while there had been some chatter linking Marchment to teams like the Edmonton Oilers , league sources quickly shut it down. This is exactly what the Stars miss in Mason Marchment. What a fun player. pic.twitter.com/2IJaLa420j — garrett (@POSTGAMEBEERSSS) November 10, 2025 Marchment missed Seatt...
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The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to carry on without their starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. The team announced on Monday, Vasilevskiy has been placed on the injured reserve, , and at this time, his injury is a complete mystery. The Russian netminder last played on Dec.2 against the New York Islanders when he allowed two goals. He's since been ruled day-to-day and then missed games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Islanders on Saturday, and will miss his third in a row against ...
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The Colorado Avalanche are off to one of the best starts in NHL history, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. While their roster may be stacked, there are gaps, and look for management to try and upgrade ahead of the trade deadline, as the Avs are all-in this season. On a recent episode of Daily Faceoff Live , Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports joined the program to discuss what could be coming from the Avs this season on the trade market: How much do you just want to stick with this g...
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Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman started a fire storm between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers, after confirming the Oilers did indeed reach out to the Penguins regarding goaltender Tristan Jarry. While talks certainly took place, it doesn't sound like anything was accomplished, and according to reporters following the team, don't expect to see a move coming later this season. Josh Yohe of The Athletic is own of the Penguins most in-tuned beat reporters, and Rossi shed some light on wh...
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Out of the National Hockey League now for over two years, Milan Lucic is finally nearing a contract to return to play, but it will be in a surprising destination not exactly known as a hockey hotbed: The U.K. Sounds like Milan Lucic is taking his game overseas. I'm hearing he's signing with a club in the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 8, 2025 Insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period has reported that Lucic will be signing in the UK's Elite Ice Hoc...
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It's been a tough week for the Utah Mammoth's leading goalscorer Logan Cooley. First, he suffered a scary-looking injury in a knee-on-knee collision back on November 29th, but somehow escaped relatively unscathed. He returned to the lineup for their next game on December 1st. This past Friday night, however, he was involved in another collision, this time with Vancouver Canucks' goaltender Kevin Lankinen—and his goalpost. And now, the diagnosis is much worse, and Cooley will be out "inde...
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The five-time 20-goal scorer wound down his career with a bottom-six depth role split between two teams, but now, at the age of 36, it's time for Wisconsin native Craig Smith to officially hang up the skates. pic.twitter.com/BEniRsON0S — Magnuson Hockey Agency (@Magnusonhockey) December 8, 2025 The Magnuson Hockey Agency, who represented Smith, made the announcement. Smith's humble statement focused on stating how lucky he was to have the career that he had. “I’ll start by saying h...
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The Buffalo Sabres are still at the bottom of the standings and are last in the Eastern Conference. The roster and coaching have changed so much during their long playoff drought, but this time it needs to be management. With or without a change, there are some players that the Sabres have to move on from one way or another for different reasons by next season. Jordan Greenway The Sabres aren't getting much from Jordan Greenway and choose to play him on the top line, which is more questionable...
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There is a ton of talk surrounding the St. Louis Blues as changes are imminent and the team won't look the same come summertime. Players like Jordan Binnington, Brayden Schenn, Jordan Kyrou, Justin Faulk, and Oskar Sundqvist have all been in trade rumors, but another name, plus some others who haven't really been talked about could enter the conversations this season as well. David Pagnotta said, "I think they'll listen on guys like Pavel Buchnevich and others too that have a little bit of no-...
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Despite the St. Louis Blues scoring a little more, they are still having a rough go in net, more so with Jordan Binnington. At this point in his contract and where the Blues are, he has the potential to be traded this season. According to Chris Johnston, "Jordan Binnington's name is at least a little in the rumor mill. I think it's more just the fact that it's not going well in St. Louis, there's not a ton of goaltenders out there available for trade, he's one year (from UFA)." The Blues are 1...
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It has been a bad season for the Nashville Predators, and changes are expected to be on the way. Due to this, let's look at three Nashville players who could end up traded this season. Ryan O'Reilly O'Reilly is one of the NHL's top trade candidates this season, and there is a real expectation he will be moved. The 34-year-old is still a very good two-way top-six center at this point of his career and has a good contract. With this, expect interest to be very high for the vete...
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After a nice start to the 2025-26 season, the Seattle Kraken have fallen back down to Earth in a big way. They have lost five straight games and look more like the team that they were last season. If the Kraken continue to struggle and are out of a playoff spot closer to the deadline, they will likely be sellers. Due to this, let's look at three Kraken players who could get traded this season. Jamie Oleksiak Oleksiak is undoubtedly a trade candidate to watch this season from the Kr...
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Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault is the latest big name in the rumor mill, as NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that the veteran center has been drawing interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could make sense as landing spots for Danault. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings could use some help at the center position, and a player like Danault could grab their attention because of it. If acquired, he could work well in their middle six and on their penalty kill. Fur...
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The Calgary Flames have some big potential trade candidates that teams are keeping an eye on—Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars have a big hole to fill — both on the ice, and most likely in cap space — with the season-ending ACL injury to Tyler Seguin. We've already heard from one insider that the Stars will be even 'more aggressive' now on the trade market than they normally are . And according to another, they could do a little one-stop shoppin...
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The Washington Capitals will have to carry on without one of their best forwards. The team announced on Sunday, Ryan Leonard is going to be out 'for an extended period of time'. The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goaltender Clay Stevenson from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). In addition, the Capitals have placed forward Ryan Leonard and goaltender Charlie Lindgren on Injured Reserve (IR). pic.twitter.com/5H0oGzubVL — Capitals PR (@Cap...
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The Los Angeles Kings are working the phones looking to move underperforming center Phillip Danault. The two-way center is having a dismal season, and it's become obvious everyone involved feel a change of scenery is best for both sides. Sources: Trade chatter is picking up around #LAKings center Phil Danault. Multiple teams have inquired with LA on his availability, Danault has emerged as a target amid thin center market. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 6, 2025 The Vancouver Can...
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Making Team Canada for the 2026 Olympics is going to be very tough and only 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goalies are expected to be on the roster. At the 4 Nations Faceoff last year, an interesting group for Canada was selected, with influence by the Tampa Bay Lightning head coach, Jon Cooper, and the S t. Louis Blues GM, Doug Armstrong. The 4 Nations Faceoff is one thing, but the Olympics is the highest stage of international competition and Canada can't make mistakes and select b...
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The Philadelphia Flyers aren't a complete team and are going to change more before becoming true Stanley Cup contenders. They might make the playoffs this season, but there are some players who will be on their way out eventually. One of those may very well be Owen Tippett. According to David Pagnotta, "I think the Canucks are one of the teams that have some interest in Owen Tippett. I think there are a few others that have also poked around." Tippett is an interesting player because he can go...
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The New Jersey Devils have lost five games in a row and something has to change while Jack Hughes is injured. It can't be yet another season that goes down the drain because their best player is sidelined. With that, the team is looking for upgrades this season to provide even more depth. According to David Pagnotta, "I fully expect Tom Fitzgerald (Devils' GM) to be engaged in some of the big fish, whether it's Marchessault or Stamkos...Brayden Schenn in St. Louis." The Nashville Predators are...
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