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Hockey trade rumor update: The Edmonton Oilers are officially pivoting from forwards to defensemen. David Staples reports Kapanen and Samanski have secured those top-9 spots. My analysis? Look right at the Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Murphy.

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Oilers Pivot: Is Connor Murphy the Missing Piece?
Feb 16, 2026: The Edmonton Oilers shift trade targets! Could Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy be the ultimate playoff upgrade?
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February 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The Fiala injury is devastating for LA, but the resulting trade rumors are wild. Ken Holland is reportedly looking at Steven Stamkos to fill the void. Given the Kings' cap space and Stamkos' $8M AAV, the math works perfectly.

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Kings Target Stamkos? The Trade That Saves LA's Season
On Feb 16, 2026, the Los Angeles Kings are linked to Steven Stamkos. Can the Nashville Predators star save their season? Get our expert NHL analysis.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
New piece up on the site today diving into the latest NHL trade rumors. With the Rangers retooling, Vincent Trocheck is a name to watch. I analyzed James Mirtle's recent report linking him to the Canadiens.

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Why Vincent Trocheck to the Canadiens Actually Makes Perfect Sense
Feb 14, 2026: The Montreal Canadiens are battling for playoff positioning, and New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck has emerged as the perfect trade target.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:53 AM
The Ottawa Senators are desperate for saves, and Jesper Wallstedt might be the answer. Chris Johnston reports the Sens are heavily eyeing the Wild's young netminder.

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Senators Eyeing Wild's Jesper Wallstedt?
Feb 14, 2026: The Ottawa Senators desperately need saves. Could a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Wild for Jesper Wallstedt save their season?
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February 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
NHL Insider Chris Johnston reports the Vancouver Canucks are open to trading Evander Kane to the Colorado Avalanche with salary retention. A huge depth move for a team already leading the league.

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Why the Avs Are Eyeing Canucks Forward Evander Kane
Feb 14, 2026: Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane is linked to the Colorado Avalanche. Discover why this gritty NHL trade makes perfect sense.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Just a brutal scene at the Olympics today. Team Canada easily handled Team Switzerland 5-1, but Kevin Fiala leaving on a stretcher is a massive blow. The NHL trade market just got flipped upside down—expect the LA Kings to be frantically calling Nazem Kadri now

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Kevin Fiala's Injury Mars Team Canada Win
Feb 13, 2026: Team Canada dominated Team Switzerland 5-1, but Kevin Fiala's brutal injury changes everything for the NHL. Here is what it means.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The Oilers are linked to Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly. But I'm looking at their cap sheet, and unless Andrew Mangiapane ($3.6M AAV) is moved, this is a pipe dream. Edmonton lacks the assets for heavy salary retention.

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Oilers Trading For O'Reilly? The $3.6M Catch
Feb 13, 2026: Are the Edmonton Oilers trading for Nashville Predators star Ryan O'Reilly? Cap issues might ruin it.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
The RHD market is heating up.

Penguins rumored to be in on Luke Schenn. It makes sense tactically—Dubas needs a safety valve for his puck movers, and Schenn brings the heavy game for the Metro playoffs.

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Penguins Trade Target: Luke Schenn Fits Playoff Push
February 12, 2026: The Pittsburgh Penguins are eyeing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn. Kyle Dubas wants grit for the playoffs.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:27 PM
New on the blog: The Leafs have a "too many goalies" problem, and the Flyers might be the solution.

Analyzing the Anthony Stolarz trade rumors, the Nick Kypreos report, and why a return to Philadelphia works for everyone involved.

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Anthony Stolarz to Philly? Why This Reunion Suddenly Makes Sense
Feb 12, 2026 – Rumors heat up linking Anthony Stolarz to the Philadelphia Flyers. Discover why the Toronto Maple Leafs hold all the cards in this goalie market.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
If the Philadelphia Flyers want to accelerate their rebuild, making a massive push for St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas is the way to do it. The cost will be high (Owen Tippett + 1st + prospect), but elite 1Cs rarely hit the market.

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Flyers Secret Target? Why Robert Thomas Makes Sense
Feb 11, 2026: The Philadelphia Flyers are eyeing St. Louis Blues star Robert Thomas. Could a blockbuster trade be brewing?
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February 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly targeting a 3rd-round pick for Teddy Blueger ahead of the March 6th trade deadline. With a completely barren rental center market, GM Patrik Allvin is smartly weaponizing supply and demand to build draft capital.

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Canucks Demand 3rd-Round Pick for Blueger at Deadline
Feb 10, 2026: The Vancouver Canucks want a 3rd-round pick for Teddy Blueger. Inside the NHL trade deadline strategy shaking up the rental center market.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The NHL rumor mill is focused squarely on Elias Pettersson and the Utah Mammoth. Utah is desperate for a star center, but are they willing to pay the price?

I've outlined the blockbuster trade package that the Vancouver Canucks would likely demand.

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The Blockbuster Trade: Elias Pettersson to Utah Mammoth?
February 10, 2026: A breakdown of the massive blockbuster trade rumor linking Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson to the Utah Mammoth and the potential cost.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The "Summer of Raddysh" in Toronto?

Kypreos reporting the Leafs are eyeing the pending UFA defenseman for July 1. With 52 points, he's the right-shot D they need. This frames the Rielly situation as a June buyout conversation rather than an immediate trade.

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Rumor: Leafs Targeting Darren Raddysh for July 1 Free Agency
Feb 9, 2026: Nick Kypreos links the Leafs to Darren Raddysh amidst Morgan Rielly buyout rumors.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Big rumblings in the Central Division. The Wild and Blues could be linking up for a massive swap.

Wild get: Robert Thomas
Blues get: Jesper Wallstedt, 2027 1st, Ryan Hartman

It's a high price, but Minnesota needs a center for Kaprizov.

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Rumor: Is Bill Guerin Ready to Sacrifice Wallstedt for a 1C?
Feb 9, 2026: The Minnesota Wild may trade Jesper Wallstedt to the St. Louis Blues for Robert Thomas. We analyze if this blockbuster deal makes sense.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
New on the blog: The case for the Avalanche trading for Nicolas Roy. He fits their cap structure ($3M) and their need for PK help. But if the Leafs are selling, expect Edmonton to make a call too. Breakdown of the trade value and why Toronto might hold him

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The Perfect 3rd Line Fix? Colorado Linked to Leafs Nicolas Roy
February 9, 2026: Colorado Avalanche insider links team to Toronto Maple Leafs center Nicolas Roy. A look at the potential trade cost and fit.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Detroit Red Wings trade chatter is heating up. The target? Dougie Hamilton. The logic is sound: Wings need a RHD to shelter Sandin-Pellikka. Yzerman likes players with term. The Devils might be ready to move on.

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Is Dougie Hamilton the Missing Piece for Detroit?
Feb 8, 2026: New Detroit Red Wings trade rumors link the team to New Jersey Devils D Dougie Hamilton. Is he the partner Sandin-Pellikka needs?
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February 9, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Big contract news out of Buffalo: Alex Tuch reportedly wants $10.6M+ on his next deal. The Sabres are likely going to keep him for the playoff run regardless of signing him, risking him walking for free. It's the right move for a team that needs to win now.

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Friedman: Sabres Facing "Own Rental" Reality with Star Forward
Feb 8, 2026: New reports suggest Alex Tuch wants Adrian Kempe money ($10M+). Will the Buffalo Sabres pay up or let him walk?
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February 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
he Conor Garland trade situation in Vancouver is getting complicated. Report: Canucks active in talks. Problem: Teams are scared of the 6-year term. Deadline: March 6 (before his NMC kicks in July 1).

We break down why this move has to happen now or never

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Why Conor Garland’s July 1 Deadline Forces a Canucks Trade
Feb 7, 2026: Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland is on the block. Why his contract status makes a trade crucial before July.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Senators/Flames trade chatter is picking up.

Steve Staios is hunting for a Top-4 RHD, and Weegar is the primary target. I broke down the reported asking price and the cap implications of acquiring his contract.

Is Weegar the culture setter Ottawa needs?

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Senators Trade Rumor: The Price for MacKenzie Weegar
February 7, 2026: The latest Ottawa Senators trade rumors link them to Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. We analyze the fit and the cost.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Elliotte Friedman reporting the Leafs want a 1st for Bobby McMann. It's a bold ask, but the market might actually support it given the Kiefer Sherwood comps.

If you're Treliving, do you hold out for the 1st or take a 2nd + Prospect?

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Why A 1st Round Pick For McMann Isn't As Crazy As You Think
Feb 6, 2026: The Toronto Maple Leafs want a 1st round pick for Bobby McMann. We analyze Elliotte Friedman's report and why the trade market is complicated.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Connecting the dots on the Friedman/Trocheck report. 🟦

Panarin gone = Rangers retooling.
Trocheck wants East.
DET needs 2C.
Yzerman has the cap space.

It’s rare to see a trade fit this logical

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Red Wings Trade Rumors: Trocheck Linked to Detroit
Feb 6, 2026: Insider reports link Vincent Trocheck to Detroit Red Wings. Why the Rangers center prefers the East and the cost involved.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Big trade chatter in Montreal today. The Robert Thomas to the Canadiens rumors aren't going away.

I wrote about why trading Michael Hage might be painful but necessary if you want an elite 1-2 punch down the middle with Suzuki.

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Habs Trade Rumor: Is Robert Thomas Worth The Price?
Feb 4, 2026: The Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues are linked in a blockbuster trade rumor involving Robert Thomas. Is the cost too high?
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February 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Asset management check for the Toronto Maple Leafs: If you can turn an undrafted college UFA (Bobby McMann) into a guaranteed First Round Pick, you do it 100% of the time. The Oilers are desperate for depth. Treliving needs to squeeze them.

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Leafs’ Bobby McMann Trade Return Could Be Massive
Feb 4, 2026: New reports suggest the Toronto Maple Leafs could flip Bobby McMann for a first-round pick. See the potential suitors.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The Robert Thomas trade noise is real. The Blues are listening, but the price is astronomical.

Detroit is the logical destination, but there's a major friction point regarding what assets are heading back to St. Louis.

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Is Robert Thomas the Red Wings' Missing Piece?
Feb 3, 2026: Analyzing the massive Robert Thomas trade rumors between the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings. What's the real cost?
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February 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Trade Rumor Alert: Matty Beniers. Yes, you read that right. The Seattle Kraken center has popped up on insider trade boards. The logic? Seattle needs elite scoring, and Beniers might be the chip to get it.

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Kraken Trade Shock: Is Matty Beniers Leaving Seattle?
2/2/2026: Insider Nick Kypreos reports Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers is on the trade board. Here is the cost.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM