Eastern Conference NHL Trade Candidates: Early 2019-20 Edition
As teams assess their rosters in the coming weeks, trade activity could pick up. Here's a look at this season's top Eastern Conference trade candidates.
NHL Rumors: Marleau, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, and Jets
Marleau thinks he'll play. Islanders will trade Ho-Sang with conditions. Will the injuries to Malkin and Bjugstad have the Penguins looking towards the Senators?
NHL Rumors and Notes: St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Chicago Blackhawks
On a Pietrangelo-Blues extension. Maple Leafs had addressed their own market concerns. Chicago Blackhawks could have a clean slate for DeBrincat's next long-term deal
NHL Rumors: Nico Hischier, Alex Goligoski, Pekka Rinne, Josh Ho-Sang and the Edmonton Oilers
Preliminary talks for the New Jersey Devils and Nico Hischier. It's unlikely the Coyotes want to move Alex Goligoski at this time. Pekka Rinne on retirement.
Top Five Likely NHL Trade Targets in the Western Conference
Looking at the top five players in the Western Conference that could become, or are potential trade targets before the February trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien … Chicago Blackhawks and Dylan Strome
Don't expect a Dustin Byfuglien decision any time soon. Will the Chicago Blackhawks look to extend Dylan Strome after looking up Alex DeBrincat?
NHL Rumors: Jonathan Dahlen, Alex Pietrangelo, Patrick Marleau, and Josh Ho-Sang
St. Louis Blues would like to extend Alex Pietrangelo at around $8.25 million. Josh Ho-Sang okay to start in the AHL for another organization. Patrick Marleau still hopes to play.
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, and Signing RFAs Early
Penguins carrying nine defensemen Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins gain some salary cap relief by placing Bryan Rust on the LTIR, but it does drop them to 12 forwards. The Penguins' corresponding move was to call…
Top Five Likely NHL Trade Targets in the Eastern Conference
Looking at the top five players in the Eastern Conference that could become, or are potential trade targets before the February trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: Jack Johnson, Jesse Puljujarvi, Adam Larsson, and Julius Honka
Teams are still interested in Jesse Puljujarvi. Oilers can't really replace Adam Larsson. Teams interested in Julius Honka.
NHL Rumors: Contract Extension Talks For Some Restricted Free Agents To Start Soon
Some teams have already held preliminary talks with some of their restricted free agents, some will talk in-season and some next offseason.
NHL Rumors: Disappointed Agents for Senators Logan Brown and Islanders Josh Ho-Sang
Logan Brown's agent wonders why his client hasn't been given a chance. Josh Ho-Sang has asked for a trade.