The future of pending free agent Bobby McMann is up in the air at this point. It's thought that the Toronto Maple Leafs would like to re-sign him, and that he wants to stay, but for how much is still in question. In addition, what would they be able to land in a trade deadline deal for him? Can they get a first-round pick? If so, they'd have to seriously consider it. If the two sides can't come to an agreement on an extension, and/or a trade offer is too good to pass up, let's run throug...
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The Vancouver Canucks are trying to execute their next trade. But they'll need some cooperation from a player first. They pulled longtime defenseman Tyler Myers from the lineup for their game Wednesday night, for trade-related purposes. We've now learned that the Detroit Red Wings had a trade offer on the table with Vancouver for Myers, but the 6'8" d-man has a full no-move clause in his contract, and he hasn't yet agreed to any deal. Tyler Myers continues to consider a trade optio...
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The Florida Panthers are approaching a critical stretch before the March 6 trade deadline, and their direction could, interestingly enough, determine whether depth winger A.J. Greer becomes a popular target around the league. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , if Florida slips further out of the playoff race, interest in Greer is expected to grow as contenders search for physical, low-cost bottom-six help. The odds are not in the Panthers' favor right now, as they sit eig...
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The Nashville Predators are sitting within striking distance of a Wild Card spot, but that won't stop the league from circling their roster ahead of the March 6 deadline. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , trade discussions involving Nashville are expected to pick up, and veteran forward Erik Haula is emerging as one of the players drawing increasing interest as contenders look for under-the-radar help.
Fourth Period Expects Erik Haula Interest to Rise
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With the March 6 trade deadline closing in, the Vancouver Canucks are reportedly taking calls on a name that would have sounded untouchable not long ago. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period says the Canucks are willing to listen on Jake DeBrusk, and a very interesting twist is that the Boston Bruins are among the teams believed to have interest in a reunion.
Canucks Willing to Listen on Jake DeBrusk
Pagnotta’s reporting has DeBrusk landing on The Fourth Period’s Trade Watch list, wit...
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It appears that the next shoe is set to drop for the Vancouver Canucks. And in somewhat of a surprise, it sounds like it's defenseman Tyler Myers who could be the next one out the door. The Canucks have pulled him from the lineup for Wednesday night's game for trade-related reasons. I am told Tyler Myers sitting tonight against Winnipeg for trade reasons. — Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) February 26, 2026 According to insider Rick Dhaliwal, the 6'8" blueliner has drawn plenty of trade i...
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Vincent Trocheck is unquestionably the most highly-desired of the New York Rangers ' trade chips as we approach the March 6th deadline. There are plenty of teams interested. For instance, he has frequently been linked to the Minnesota Wild. But insider David Pagnotta has reaffirmed earlier reports that Trocheck has a particular preference (and a 12-team no-trade list) for his next destination. Several teams around the league need not apply, as Pagnotta intimated on the DFO Rundown on Wed...
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The Washington Capitals have made some adjustments to their roster leading into the stretch run of the season post-Olympic break, as the team announced on Wednesday they've waived veteran winger Sonny Milano. As the Capitals indicated earlier, Sonny Milano is on waivers — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 25, 2026 In a corresponding move, the Caps have activated Connor McMichael from the injured reserve. Milano, 29, was originally a first-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets back in...
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With Stuart Skinner being named officially on the latest Trade Board by insider Frank Seravalli, the subject turns to which teams might be interested in the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender, or any other netminder who might be available by the trade deadline on March 6th. Seravalli, on his Frankly Hockey show, posited four teams that could be in the market for an upgrade between the pipes between now and next Friday. Montreal Canadiens "Their situation has been unsettled all season long. Sam Mon...
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It's anyone's guess exactly what the Vancouver Canucks are doing with their franchise. They have plenty of core pieces locked in, but traded Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood for some solid assets. This is a team that could clear out some space ahead of the deadline and retool in the offseason, or just tear it all down. Elias Pettersson seems to be the deciding factor on that decision. It's not the easiest to move him as his cap hit is $11.6 million AAV. And David Pagnotta said, "Vancouver's no...
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The Colorado Avalanche moved Samuel Girard and a second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for veteran defenceman Brett Kulak, and while it may have been a significant deal, it's the aftermath that everyone is talking about. The Avs moved on Girard, who is signed long term and they also freed up some cap space, and now currently sit with over $8 million in available resources heading into the trade deadline. There's growing speculation they aren't anywhere near finished, and one...
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The Minnesota Wild are ready to make another splash on the trade market. After landing the biggest fish of the season so far in defenceman Quinn Hughes, Wild general manager Bill Guerin has been rumored to be offering goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in trade conversations, to see how much of an impact forward he can add to his group. Wallstedt, 23, is signed through next season at just $2.2 million, and is a pending restricted free agent at the end of his current contract. He does not hold any tra...
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While all the buzz leading up to the trade deadline around the Vancouver Canucks centers around Elias Pettersson, swapping out the beleaguered center and his long-term $11.6M AAV would be a complicated deal to pull off. But according to insider Chris Johnson on TSN's Insider Trading , the Canucks' next deal will not be so difficult to arrange: A much more straightforward transaction that we could see the Canucks complete relatively soon here involves Evander Kane, a pending unrestri...
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The St. Louis Blues have some huge names littering Trade Boards around the NHL as we steam towards the March 6th trade deadline. One of the biggest is 26-year-old center Robert Thomas. The Detroit Red Wings are focused on adding a top-six talent on offense as they battle for position near the top of the Atlantic Division. Could a deal be in the works that would see Thomas transported to the Motor City? According to insider Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet , it's a distinct possibility.&nb...
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It's official. The Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff push just took a massive hit. The team has announced that Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for at least four weeks. Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks. https://t.co/K3WB2aQa9y — Penguins PR (@PenguinsPR) February 25, 2026 Crosby suffered a lower-body injury late in the Olympics, in the team’s quarterfinal matchup against Czechia. He missed both the semifinal victory against Finland and the Gold Medal Game l...
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The Vancouver Canucks appear to be shifting their position on Conor Garland as the NHL trade deadline approaches, indicating an interesting change in direction as the organization leans further into a rebuild. For weeks, the message around the league was that Vancouver valued Garland’s leadership and energy and had little interest in moving him. Now, CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal reports the tone has changed, and the Canucks are no longer opposed to dealing the veteran winger if the righ...
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The Pittsburgh Penguins may be sitting in a surprising playoff position, but that hasn’t stopped speculation from building around goaltender Stuart Skinner’s future. Despite stabilizing the crease since arriving in the Tristan Jarry deal, Daily Faceoff's Josh Yohe is questioning whether Skinner could be flipped again before the trade deadline as general manager Kyle Dubas continues to prioritize long-term roster planning.
Why Stuart Skinner Could Be Traded Again
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The Calgary Flames are firmly in asset-accumulation mode, and if teams want Mackenzie Weegar, the price won’t be cheap. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen , league executives believe Calgary is seeking a top draft pick plus a high-end prospect or roster player in any potential deal for the veteran defenseman as the March 6 trade deadline approaches.
Flames Target Premium Assets in Mackenzie Weegar Trade
Interest in Weegar is building across the league as contenders sea...
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The Montreal Canadiens are looking for a veteran goaltender who has Stanley Cup Playoff experience, and currently on the trade market, there's no better option than St. Louis Blues netminder Jordan Binnington. Despite a tough start to this season on a struggling Blues squad, Binnington proved his worth at the Olympics for Team Canada, and is now certainly skyrocketing up the trade boards of onlooking teams, like the Canadiens, who are searching for an upgrade in net. Daily Faceoff's Tyler Yare...
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The Winnipeg Jets unexpectedly find themselves 11 points back of a playoff spot as we head out of the Olympic break this week. It's been one disappointment after another this season for last year's Presidents' Trophy winners. They will be sellers at the trade deadline. But according to insider Nick Kypreos , what he calls the Jets' "most valuable trade chip", Cole Perfetti, might not even be available on the market. Perfetti is another two years away from being UFA eligible, so the...
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The Seattle Kraken want to make some noise this season in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the team is searching for some more high-end talent to boost their top six. While trade talks are evolving with the roster freeze behind us, don't be surprised to see the Kraken acquire a big-name forward, and include Shane Wright in the package. Wright was almost dealt for Artemi Panarin, but Panarin made it clear to the Kraken he had no interest in signing an extension. Wright's struggled so far in the ea...
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The Ryan O'Reilly sweepstakes are running rampant at the moment, as the Nashville Predators are listening to trade offers on their veteran, two-way center. O'Reilly has had a great season, scoring 56 points, leading Nashville, and with their playoff chances slim, don't be surprised to see the Predators move their best trade asset. The only condition here is that O'Reilly must approve the move, even without having any trade protection. Reportedly, there's a mutual agreement in place that the te...
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The Vancouver Canucks are open for business and all the attention is turning to Elias Pettersson. After a decent showing at the Olympics, Pettersson is involved in trade discussions with several teams, as talks around the league have picked up in a major way on Tuesday. Teams to keep an eye on include the Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, and Detroit Red Wings, with the Red Wings appearing to be the dark horse in the fight, meanwhile, the Hurricanes almost acquired Pettersson last season...
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The NHL returns this week and we've already seen two trades go down on Tuesday, with several others expected this week. There's been no shortage of trade conversations taking place, and specifically looking at the blueline, there's several right-handed defencemen being discussed on ongoing discussions. Bruce Garrioch: A league executive told the Citizen that Brandon Carlo; Dougie Hamilton; Connor Murphy...and both Justin Faulk and Colton Parayko...are likely available - Ottawa Citizen As Garri...
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Nazem Kadri admitted to the media this week that he has had discussions with Calgary Flames management about his future. And though he added that "I'll keep (it) private", you could say that another answer he gave sort of tipped his hand. I think everybody has to explore every avenue as to what's best for me, and what's best for the team. Whether that's here or not, I'm not quite sure, but I enjoy being here at the end of the day. I'm not a ‘one foot out the door’ kind of guy, wher...
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