The Vancouver Canucks are searching for no less than a 3rd for Teddy Blueger
Thomas Drance of The Athletic: The Vancouver Canucks had energetic trade talks leading as much as the Olympic trade freeze, but no one paid the worth the Canucks wanted for Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger and David Kämpf.
For many of January, the sellers mainly just consisted of the Canucks, Calgary Flames and Latest York Rangers, but slumps by the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals could have them changing direction.
Canucks center Teddy Blueger should generate some trade interest, especially if he has a very good Olympics with Team Latvia, where he could function their No. 1 center. Have been hearing the Canucks are searching for no less than a third-round pick, and by the deadline, it could possibly be higher.
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4 Buyers and three sellers
Harman Dayal of The Athletic: Once the Olympic trade freeze is lifted, there shall be 12 days before the March sixth deadline. A take a look at 4 teams which are buyers and three which are sellers, which could have somewhat more urgency than others.
The Buyers
Carolina Hurricanes – Need a second-line center. The Latest York Ranger and former Hurricane Vincent Trocheck could possibly be an option.
Dallas Stars – The Central is absolutely tough. The long run of Tyler Seguin isn’t known yet, in order that they don’t know in the event that they’ll have full access to his $9.85 million. Could use a middle-six forward and a top-four, right-handed defenseman. Don’t have a 2026 or 2028 first-round pick.
Minnesota Wild – A top-six center is their foremost need. Trade chips include a 2027 first-round pick, forward Charlie Stramel, and defenseman David Jiricek. Including goaltender Jesper Wallstedt would should be for a real No. 1 center and never someone like Vincent Trocheck.
Edmonton Oilers – The Oilers could use a top-nine forward. In the event that they land a middle, they will use Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the wing. In the event that they get a winger, they will make RNH their 3C. May have to maneuver Andrew Mangiapane‘s contract to herald someone.
The sellers
St. Louis Blues – Have players with term who will interest teams if the Blues need to go big – Robert Thomas, Brayden Schenn, Justin Faulk, Jordan Kyrou and Jordan Binnington. Don’t expect a fireplace sale, but they might move one or two.
Toronto Maple Leafs – Bobby McMann could bring back two second-round picks (Kiefer Sherwood comp), and Scott Laughton has some value. Defensemen Brandon Carlo (one-year) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson (two years) have good value. Center Nic Roy is another choice.
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Calgary Flames – The demand for top-six centers is high, and the interest in Nazem Kadri ought to be high. They shouldn’t wait to maneuver him, on condition that he’s 35 years old. Would think they’re searching for a first-round pick plus. Forward Blake Coleman (one 12 months left at $4.9 million) and defenseman Zach Whitecloud (two years left at $2.75 million) are two other trade candidates.
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