Free Agency might be taking a success, however the offseason NHL trade market may very well be interesting
Pierre LeBru of The Athletic: The trade deadline may not have produced the number and variety of deals people were hoping for, but it surely can have laid the groundwork for an interesting offseason.
Simon Nemec – The Latest Jersey Devils were listening, but it surely would take a young, impact top-six forward, and is something to look at within the offseason. He’s modified agents, and he may very well be Luke Hughes’ seven years at $9 million per deal. Moving Dougie Hamilton and keeping Nemec makes more sense.
Roman Josi – A source said if the Nashville Predators go full rebuild, the likes of Josi, Ryan O’Reilly, Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault may very well be on the move. If two or three get moved, Josi will want to go to. He’s got two years at $9.059 million and a no-movement through next 12 months.
Vincent Trocheck – Undecided how the trade offers for Trocheck are going to enhance this offseason, and the Latest York Rangers can have been higher off moving him on the deadline.
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Erik Karlsson – Has yet another 12 months left on his contract ($10 million cap hit) with a base salary of $1.5 million after a July 1st $6 million bonus. He’ll be 36 next month but continues to be effective. Has a no-movement clause.
Robert Thomas – The 26-year-old has five years left at $8.125 million and no-movement clause. The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth could circle back. The Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and Los Angeles Kings may very well be interested. thinks that Thomas gets moved.
- David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Utah Mammoth and St. Louis Blues talked Robert Thomas all last week, however the Mammoth weren’t willing to incorporate two of their top five prospects. The Mammoth can have been okay with including 2025 fourth-overall pick Caleb Desnoyers.
- The Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings and Seattle Kraken also talked to the Blues, but found the value too high. The Mammoth will try so as to add a top-line forward this offseason.
Brady Tkachuk – Could be one 12 months away from unrestricted free agency. The Ottawa Senators might want to sell him on their future, as brother Matthew will likely be attempting to lure him to Florida. Has a full no-movement clause.
Auston Matthews – Has two years left at $13.25 million and a full no-movement. League sources say that Matthews future hasn’t come up once between his agents, Leafs GM or MLSE CEO. If the goal of the team is to re-tool, can see him wanting to stay around. Some will think to maneuver Matthews and Nylander and rebuild, but ownership may not think that way. Think it’s 50-50.
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Connor McDavid – He’ll like give the Oilers next season to take a run at it again. If after next season he decides he’s not all in favour of an extension, he could control where he goes in a trade with a 12 months left on his deal. He could also resolve to remain.
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