The Edmonton Oilers went out and addressed their blueline with a trade for Connor Murphy a few days back. Now it's time to focus on the top-nine, and their focus, according to TSN insider Pierre LeBrun , is a physical third-line center. But first, he says, they need to separate themselves from Andrew Mangiapane and his $3.6M cap hit (currently residing in the AHL after he went unclaimed on waivers on the weekend). They spent a lot of time Tuesday, I'm told, trying to find a landing spot ...
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The Calgary Flames are showing a lot of interest in Arber Xhekaj. According to Montreal Gazette reporter Herb Zurkowsky , the Flames' interest in the Montreal Canadiens defenceman is very real as the NHL trade deadline approaches.
Flames Target Arber Xhekaj for Grit
The Calgary Flames may be trending toward a retool, but that has not stopped general manager Craig Conroy from exploring ways to tweak his blue line. Xhekaj, 25, brings something Calgary lacks in abundance: intimida...
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It was just one week ago that we learned of a major suitor for Patrik Laine dropping out of talks with the Montreal Canadiens on a possible trade. But things have changed for the Los Angeles Kings since then. And it sounds like they're back in. Trade talk surrounding #GoHabsGo winger Patrik Laine has picked up a little more, and I’m told the #GoKingsGo are circling back on him. Other teams in the mix, too. We’ll see if Montreal retains 50% of his $8.7M AAV, but expectations remain high t...
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One team that many of us may be sleeping on as we approach Friday's deadline is the New York Islanders . There haven't been a lot of rumors about who they might be chasing. But we do know that GM Mathieu Darche wants to reward his team for the unexpected playoff-bound season they're having. According to Vancouver Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal , we should all be keeping an eye on the Islanders. He says that Conor Garland is on their radar. Dhaliwal: Keep an eye on the Isles. T...
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How do you ask for a trade, without asking for one? When rumors starting floating around last week about Jake DeBrusk being a trade candidate, Vancouver Canucks insiders sniffed around and concluded that DeBrusk had NOT asked for a trade. He apparently wanted to see through whatever rebuild the Canucks were undertaking. But then he said this in the Vancouver Province on Tuesday, per Ben Kuzma : I think a rebuild is hard for every player, but at the same point it’s a great opportuni...
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The Robert Thomas Sweepstakes might have just taken a stunning new turn. Insider Darren Dreger has reported that talks are 'heating up' between the Buffalo Sabres and the St. Louis Blues over the young star center. GM’s are describing the NHL landscape as a “buyers market”. Tons of players in play. Keep an eye on the Buffalo Sabres. Sources say talks between Buffalo and St Louis involving Robert Thomas are heating up. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 3, 2026 The Sabres have be...
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The Montreal Canadiens seem to be the team most often cited in rumors surrounding St. Louis Blues ' star center Robert Thomas. But as insider Pierre LeBrun said on TSN today , "I was told as of last night, the price is still astronomical... As it should be! 26-year-old No. 1 centers on a decent contract don't come around very often. I think St. Louis is well within its rights to ask for the moon for Robert Thomas." It's being said that Blues GM Doug Armstrong is asking for the equivalent...
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The New Jersey Devils are expected to trade defenceman Dougie Hamilton before Friday's trade deadline and while the Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs have been heavily linked the past few weeks, it turns out there's a new team that could surprise, and come out on top. Keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kyle Dubas long coveted Hamilton while he was running the Maple Leafs, and the idea to buy low on Hamilton at the moment is intriguing Dubas a lot. The Penguins c...
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The New York Rangers would like to cash in on moving Vincent Trocheck, and the veteran center is embracing a change of scenery, as he'd like to win a Stanley Cup sooner, than later. Trocheck's spoken with his family about the potential of being dealt this week, and all signs are pointing to the Rangers accepting the top offer for the two-way pivot. Trocheck's had a great year on a struggling Rangers team, recording 12 goals and 39 points in 46 games, averaging 20:52 of ice-time, including on b...
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The Calgary Flames are closing in on moving Nazem Kadri and are trying to maximize the return in the ongoing bidding war. Kadri's made it clear to GM Craig Conroy he'll accept a trade this season, and prefers to be moved to a contender. The Utah Mammoth, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens have all been rumored to have made offers for Kadri in the past two weeks. Conroy is looking for a first-round pick and a top prospect in return for t...
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The New York Islanders are starting to look like a real team to watch in the Jordan Kyrou rumor mill, with reporting out there that Isles GM Mathieu Darche has checked in on Kyrou as the St. Louis Blues embrace selling ahead of the March 6 deadline. Islanders trade interest in Jordan Kyrou is getting real
According to The Hockey News' Stefen Rosner , Darche has called on both Kyrou and Robert Thomas, which suggests the Islanders are hunting for a true difference-maker with term, not ju...
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After the Chicago Blackhawks traded defenceman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers for a second-round pick, trade talks continue in the windy city. GM Kyle Davidson isn't going to be shy as he continues to look for ways to fast track his rebuild, and get Connor Bedard and company closer to the playoff picture, as soon as next season. The Blackhawks are going to sell ahead of 3pm on Friday and here's who could be involved. Ilya Mikheyev Mikheyev is as fast as they come on the wing, and as a pe...
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The Vancouver Canucks might be listening on plenty ahead of the March 6 trade deadline, but Filip Hronek is the exception. TSN’s Chris Johnston has pushed the idea that Hronek is the one player Vancouver simply is not moving, even while the rest of the roster gets dragged into deadline chatter.
Filip Hronek Untouchable in Canucks Trade Talks
The read on Vancouver right now is if you are not part of the youth group, you are at least being discussed in trade talks. Johnston...
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The Vancouver Canucks are rethinking their team's identity. President of hockey operations Jim Rutherford made it clear on the 100% Hockey Podcast that he would like to see more Canadian players wearing a Canucks sweater moving forward. While talent will always come first, Rutherford openly acknowledged that the current roster lacks Canadian representation.
Jim Rutherford wants more Canadians on Canucks roster
“We would love to have more Canadian players,” Rutherford said, addi...
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The St. Louis Blue are open for business and one player most likely to be traded is right-handed defenceman, Justin Faulk. Faulk, 33, is signed through next season at $6.5 million AAV, and the mobile two-way blueliner owns a 15-team no-trade list, so he'll have some say in the matter. Faulk's had a great season on both sides of the puck, despite the limited results for the Blues overall. He's posted 11 goals and 32 points in 60 games, averaging 22:39 of ice-time, including on both sides ...
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The Winnipeg Jets are standing out as prime sellers for the 2026 NHL trade deadline. With the Jets being among the bottom teams in the NHL, it would not be surprising in the slightest if they move out some of their players ahead of the deadline. Luke Schenn is one of their top trade candidates due to his pending UFA status. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Schenn from Winnipeg. Buffalo Sabres The Sabres need another veteran right-shot defe...
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The Colorado Avalanche are seeking to bolster their lineup ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs. According to one NHL Insider, the team would keep its eyes within the Western Conference as they seek to add forward Kiefer Sherwood from the San Jose Sharks. Sherwood was recently acquired from the Vancouver Canucks for AHL defenseman Cole Clayton and two 2nd-round picks (2026 & 2027).
The @Avalanche are poking around and “monitoring closely” the Sherwood situation in SAN Jose. ...
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While many eyes around the NHL deadline are on buyers like the Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes and other potential big-time contenders, the Utah Mammoth are quietly lurking in the weeds. And according to many, they're leaving no stone unturned to make a big splash. Or several splashes. NHL source to me about the @utahmammoth at the trade deadline: "They're going to be very active. They've got their hands in a million different pies right now." (that's a lot of pies, fwiw) — G...
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While all the attention is on the big names around this trade deadline, like the Robert Thomases, the Vincent Trochecks, the Nazem Kadris and the Justin Faulks, for teams without a lot of cap space looking for an under-the-radar bargain, here are some names to consider. With the help of Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff , we run through these three low-key, low-cost candidates to watch, who can still serve an impactful role. We start in the crease and work our way out. Alex Nedeljkovic, G, S...
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It seems like a natural fit, doesn't it? With Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri now firmly out there and gettable on the trade market, many people have a reunion back with the Colorado Avalanche on their bingo cards. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking on the NHL on TNT , he sees a major obstacle in the way of that happening. And that 'obstacle' is called Cale Makar. The game's best defenseman has only one year remaining on his deal with the Avs, and he's eligible ...
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The Edmonton Oilers will be without depth forward Matias Janmark for the rest of the season, ,. The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta was first to report Janmark's injury troubles, as he's set to undergo surgery on Wednesday. Don't be surprised to see the Oilers make a move to boost their bottom six before 3pm on Friday. As I mentioned on the show about 15 mins ago, I'm told #LetsGoOilers forward Mattias Janmark is having surgery on Wednesday and is out for the rest of the regular season. https:/...
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The Chicago Blackhawks are on the verge of trading defenceman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman was first to report the move, as the Oilers have been in discussion for weeks trying to land some help for the right side of their blueline. Hearing talks are intensifying for Edmonton to acquire Connor Murphy from Chicago. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 2, 2026 Murphy, 32, is a pending unrestricted free agent, earning $4.4 million AAV. Considering the Oil...
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Keep an eye on the Buffalo Sabres before Friday's trade deadline, as they'll be buying this season. The Sabres have finally turned the corner and appear headed for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and management is going to make a couple of upgrades to try and give the team the boost they need to make some noise. One team to watch - Philadelphia Flyers, and specifically, defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen. The Sabres want to add to the right side of their blueline, and a reunion with Ristolainen appears t...
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Elias Pettersson's days as a Vancouver Canuck appear numbered. The veteran center was recently benched against the Seattle Kraken, and it's becoming more obvious by the day that a change of scenery is on the horizon. The Detroit Red Wings are becoming the heavy favorite at this point, and with the trade history between these two clubs, it appears likely they'll be able to work together and facilitate a deal before 3pm on Friday. Pettersson's owed $11.6 million AAV through the 2032 season and h...
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The Minnesota Wild will be busy this week as we head to Friday's trade deadline. They're expected to make another big splash. For now, they have hit the waiver wire to claim 10-year veteran forward Robby Fabbri from the St. Louis Blues. Minnesota claims Robby Fabbri — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 2, 2026 Fabbri adds another depth forward to the mix for the Wild. He has had four 15+ goal seasons in his career, including 18- and 17-goal years with the Detroit Red Wings with...
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