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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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers are in trade talks surrounding goaltender Tristan Jarry. And while the Oilers would love to get Jarry in their crease, it's going to be a very complicated deal to complete. Penguins' president Kyle Dubas has reportedly told the Oilers he's not interested in retaining any of Jarry's remaining salary, which for a cash-strapped Oilers' brass, is tough news to hear. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman touched on these trade talks during Saturday night's Hockey...
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The New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks are discussing a Quinn Hughes trade, as it's become quite obvious, it's only a matter of time before a deal is done. This all started back in the summer after last season, when Hughes made it clear to management he's not necessarily chomping at the bit to sign an extension in Vancouver, and has interest in playing with both of his brothers in New Jersey. The only thing many didn't expect, was for Jim Rutherford to announce it to the world. Now, talks...
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It's been talked about ad infinitum (i.e. endlessly ) ever since Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford casually dropped word after last season that his superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes would like to join forces with his NHL brothers Jack & Luke someday. Now, it seems that 'someday' is one step closer. Insider Elliotte Friedman revealed on Hockey Night in Canada , that, for the first time, he can officially say that the New Jersey Devils (hockey home of Jack & L...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs cant' keep their goaltenders healthy. After Anthony Stolarz was already on the shelve, and unavailable, Joseph Woll has now gone down, sustaining a lower-body injury on a non-contact play against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. The team announced ahead of their Saturday night tilt against the Montreal Canadiens that Woll is out for at least a week, but it's worth noting the team has been all over the place with their injury timelines this season. The move is ...
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The Ottawa Senators are in the market for a forward and a defenseman, though not on the 'home run' scale of deals . They won't be dealing any elite prospects, but a new, more mid-tier player has now emerged as a trade candidate off the Senators roster. According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast , recently-recalled center Stephen Halliday has piqued some teams' interest. The 23-year-old was a fourth-round selection of Ottawa in the 2022 NHL Draft, and has shown strong...
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Very tough break for goaltender Carter Hart, as he was just getting his NHL comeback started. The Vegas Golden Knights netminder is now day-to-day with a lower-body injury. At this point, the cause of the injury is not known, but it's likely from ramping up hockey activities without enough time training before his comeback. Hart played the entire game in his first action against the Chicago Blackhawks, and led the Golden Knights to a 4-3 shootout win. Word is, Hart got injured during the game ...
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The Vancouver Canucks have a sought-after trade candidate in Kiefer Sherwood. Currently, far and away the club leader in goals, teams around the league have pitched them on a deal to secure the hard-hitting forward. The Canucks are naturally trying to maximize their return. But their ask in response to an enquiry by the Philadelphia Flyers was met with a definitive "No, thanks." According to insider Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast, the Canucks asked the Flyers about three-ti...
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Keep an eye on the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers, as there's growing speculation the two teams could be doing some business together. A few different reports have surfaced stating the Oilers may be interested in taking John Gibson off the Red Wings hands, only months after GM Steve Yzerman acquired the veteran goaltender from the Anaheim Ducks. A big reason is because the Red Wings have been getting solid goaltending from Cam Talbot, and they have one of the best goaltending prospects ...
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The Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers on captain Quinn Hughes, as teams around the league have witnessed the body language on the ice, the awkward quotes off the ice, and considering all things considered, a trade is coming at some point this season. Insert, the Chicago Blackhawks. While most of the attention in Hughes talks have been on the New Jersey Devils, Detroit Red Wings, and Philadelphia Flyers, the Blackhawks are a team to watch, as they've been linked to making a ...
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The New Jersey Devils have been busy talking trade with a number of different teams, and general manager Tom Fitzgerald has a few trade candidates he's willing to part with. Rumor has it that the Devils have been actively talking to the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks regarding a number of players, including Michael Bunting, Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly, and Quinn Hughes. No, the Devils won't be landing all of these players, but there's a very good chance one of the winds up in New ...
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The Vancouver Canucks are in last place in the league and are expected to be one of the first teams to start making trades. Some names have been thrown around, like Kiefer Sherwood and even Quinn Hughes, but there's one that insider David Pagnotta doesn't expect to be dealt this season. He said, "I don't expect there to be much interest in Evander Kane, so I'm not anticipating a move there." This would be a player the Canucks would probably hope to move at he's in the last year of his deal. If...
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The Anaheim Ducks lead the Pacific Division and look like contenders. They have a ton of cap space to work with and will be making large upgrades, rental or not. They don't necessarily need to move players, but definitely can to give teams a roster player back or just another team a player ahead of the trade deadline. In terms of who the Ducks could move off of, Radko Gudas has found himself on a trade board. His role has significantly shrunk from last season as he's playing 16 minutes per gam...
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There is, not surprisingly, any shortage of teams showing interest in the Vancouver Canucks ' Kiefer Sherwood now that the team is in last place in the NHL and it doesn't look like it's going to get any better. Sherwood has a cap hit of just $1.5 million AAV, has 12 goals and 16 points in 28 games, hits everything that moves, and plays a lot on both the power play and penalty kill. He is on pace for 35 goals and 47 points, and is also looking to sign a long-term deal at a much larger cap hit t...
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The Edmonton Oilers ' clear weakness is in net. This is a Stanley Cup caliber team with possibly the worst goaltending duo in the league. Something has to change and it is likely going to. While they don't want to make a lateral move, any move to move on from Calvin Pickard is an upgrade. Stuart Skinner, the Oilers' starter, has actually been solid the last few games. Giving him a partner who can compete for starts with him is the best option if it's affordable. Elliotte Freidman said, "There'...
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The Vancouver Canucks are at the bottom of the NHL standings with 23 points and have four forwards, a defenseman, and their starting goalie all injured, plus more have spent time on the shelf. This has been a recipe for disaster since very early in the season and it is getting to the point where they could start making trades sooner rather than later. At the top of the trade list is Kiefer Sherwood, who has a very good cap hit of $1.5 million AAV, is in the second and final year of his deal be...
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While the standings in the NHL are very close in each conference, there are teams that have separated themselves in the wrong way. In the West, there are three in particular that had higher hopes and are at the point of gearing up to make moves. Chris Johnston said, "It goes Vancouver, Nashville, and Calgary in that order for most likely to start making some moves." These are the last three placed teams in the NHL at the moment. The Vancouver Canucks are in last place with a record of 10-14-3 ...
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The New York Rangers suffered a big blow to their defense corps last week as Adam Fox was placed on LTIR with a left shoulder injury. He's expected to miss multiple weeks. That leaves the Blueshirts in a lurch on the blueline. They have a serious lack of puck-moving d-men, and in particular, they will be hurt on the power play. Insider Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that they are scouring the market for help in those areas, and seem to be zeroing in on ...
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The Nashville Predators are one of the key teams to watch in the coming weeks when it comes to trade activity. GM Barry Trotz is getting mighty impatient, as his explosive "I need (expletive) more from them!" rant proved late last month. Yes, they've won two in a row, but they're still one point out of dead last in the league. Steven Stamkos, two-time Stanley Cup winner and future Hall of Famer, has been a supreme disappointment since coming to Nashville. He's sitting on eight goals and 11 poi...
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