The Hockey News Prospect Podcast: 2022 World Junior Championship Preview Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTg2MTE1MTA4MjA2ODE0MzM3/usatsi_17274728.jpg] The NHL's holiday roster freeze is in effect until 12:01 am ET on Dec. 28. This week, we'll look at the notable trade candidates from each division to watch in 2022. Today, we start with the Atlantic. Ben Chiarot, Montreal Canadiens The floundering Canadiens are expected to be sellers [https://thehockeynews.com/news/will-the-montreal-canadiens-start-shopping-players-soon] by the March 21 trade deadline. Chiarot, 30, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent next summer and might not wish to be part of a rebuild. Some pundits believe he could fetch a first-round pick. Jake DeBrusk, Boston Bruins Having struggled in recent years to regain his early-career scoring form, DeBrusk requested a trade in late November [https://thehockeynews.com/news/suitors-lining-up-for-bruins-jake-debrusk]. While there was believed to be considerable interest in the 25-year-old winger, the Bruins are reportedly seeking a player [https://thehockeynews.com/news/the-latest-updates-on-jake-debrusk] of comparable value. Robert Hagg, Buffalo Sabres Before Hagg was listed as month-to-month with a lower-body injury, The Athletic's John Vogl suggested [https://theathletic.com/3018447/2021/12/17/sabres-mailbag-whats-owen-powers-upside-how-much-impact-will-alex-tuch-have-is-ukko-pekka-luukkonen-up-for-good/] the defensive-minded blueliner would draw interest from contenders. That could still be the case if he returns to action before the trade deadline. Justin Holl, Toronto Maple Leafs It was reported [https://thehockeynews.com/news/the-leafs-are-shopping-defensemen-but-is-anyone-interested] in early November the Leafs could part with Holl or Travis Dermott for the right price. The 29-year-old Holl seems the likely candidate given his age and $2.5-million salary-cap hit through 2022-23. Nick Leddy, Detroit Red Wings The 30-year-old defenseman was No. 6 on TSN's first trade-bait board [https://www.tsn.ca/tsn-hockey-trade-bait-ben-chiarot-1.1731949] of the season on Dec. 8. Like Chiarot, he's a UFA next summer and could draw interest from playoff contenders. However, the Wings could be unwilling to part with him if they're still in the Eastern Conference playoff chase by the trade deadline.
