trades

Have the Canadiens made a smart hire? Will the PHF's salary-cap increase bring us closer to a women's super league? And more.

Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin look back at two trades that both teams managed to lose in – and, spoiler alert – the San Jose Sharks factor into both.

John Klingberg's time in Dallas may soon be up. If the Stars decide to deal him rather than lose him as a UFA this summer, which teams are ideal fits?

He's big, strong, young, talented and signed long-term at an affordable AAV. Despite his struggles in 2021-22, he's an extremely appealing trade target for many NHL teams. Which are the best fits to acquire him?

The Pittsburgh Penguins got the NHL's trade mill up and running by dealing Sam Lafferty to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Alex Nylander.

Unprecedented roster turnover made 2021 a wildly memorable calendar year for major deals. Which ones will still have us talking years from now?

It will cost a lot to re-sign the goal-scoring left winger, but trading him isn't a foregone conclusion given Nashville's surprisingly solid spot in the Central Division standings.

Does the NHL need to drastically reassess its pandemic protocols? Why does John Tortorella hate fun? And more.

The Buffalo Sabres acquired goaltender Malcolm Subban from the Chicago Blackhawks for future considerations.

Which player(s) will generate the most rumor-mill buzz going forward? Were the Blackhawks right to fire Jeremy Colliton? And more.

The Golden Knights have defined their short NHL existence by mortgaging futures in risky moves to load up on star power. Will Jack Eichel be the final piece of a championship puzzle, or is this deal one gamble too many?

The Buffalo Sabres mercifully traded Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights in a blockbuster deal.

The Flames, desperate for a deep playoff run, have molded their new team identity around their coach's personality. Will it work?

St. Louis' star shooter still hasn't been traded despite his request. With training camp looming, he's no longer a lock to get moved.

As the one-time Norris Trophy winner enters the final season of his deal in New Jersey, some Eastern-Conference contenders are kicking the tires on his availability.

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Christian Dvorak from the Arizona Coyotes for a first and second-round draft pick.

Will Pat Brisson help facilitate an Eichel swap? Should Montreal match the Kotkaniemi offer sheet? Do the Canada and USA women have the best rivalry in sports? And more.

Was No. 1 overall pick Power smart to delay his Sabres debut? Where do Henrik Lundqvist and Hilary Knight rank among the all-time greats? And more.

This all-mailbag episode includes questions on everything from Tuukka Rask retirement odds to Sean Monahan's trade value.

What is a fair punishment if the NHL finds proof that Evander Kane bet on his own games? Which contending team's quiet off-season should worry its fans the most? What now for the Sabres and Jack Eichel? And more.

The Vegas Golden Knights continue their busy day by acquiring Evgeny Dadonov from the Ottawa Senators

With the NHL's annual free-agent market opening on July 28, most of the focus is on where the top UFAs will end up within the first hours. That pushed much of the trade speculation to the sidelines, but don't be shocked if some of these names move.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded Tyler Johnson and the team's 2023 second-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Brent Seabrook.

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired a third-round pick in 2022 - the same round and year that the Canucks moved to get him last year - from Winnipeg in exchange for defenseman Nate Schmidt.