Speculation: Trade Deadline Preview: Will The Real Sellers Please Stand Up?

[Larry Fisher]

Let’s talk trades! With the deadline looming on Friday, NHL teams are trying to load up for a playoff run or reload for the future.

There are more buyers than sellers but no shortage of big names on the market. We take a look at who could be on the move this week and who your favourite team could be targeting:

2025 NHL Trade Deadline Preview: Will The Real Sellers Please Stand Up?

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[CanMerc]

 

[Jee]

Evans for your first, no take back.

 

[StlBigFly]

Teams with a first who are in contention:

Jets, Kings have a first.

all the west bubble teams have their 1st still: Stl, Utah, Calgary, Vancouver.

Capitals, Hurricanes, Wings, Bluejackets have a 1st. I didn’t go thru the bubble over there because it’s like everybody.

Devils have 3 2nds.

I could see a lot of these teams wanting to keep their picks.

 

[Schennanigans]

I’m not a fan personally of the names we are targeting. I’d be happy if we can rid ourselves of domi somehow.

 

[iago]

Evans for your first, no take back.

Sounds like Evans will remain in Montreal then.

 

[Jee]

Sounds like Evans will remain in Montreal then.

That's okay too.

 

[MasterMatt25]

Evans for your first, no take back.

A 2nd or prospect equivalent is more likely

 

[Malkinstheman]

Pens have a bunch of trash available if anyone is interested. Grzelcyk, Hayes, Beauvillier, Glass

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Donato has 43 points this year, come get him.

 

[Indy18]

Sounds like unless someone offers us something unreal for our UFAs Columbus is just going to hold onto our UFAs and let them walk treating them as self rentals. Waddell was on the radio saying that this situation kept him up all night Thursday but he was hinting that everyone stays.

Columbus also unless the player has term we are going to keep our firsts but we are interested in bargain bin players for 3/4th round picks.

 

[vokiel]

A 2nd or prospect equivalent is more likely

If the 2nd is 2026 or 2027, I think it's likely enough, otherwise we'll tank with him in the lineup and he'll walk July 1st.

 

[Mr Positive]

I don't know where to find those stats, but which bubble teams have the hardest schedule to finish the season?

That might give insight on which of them may pull the plug to get in on the deadline action. It will likely be a seller's market.

 

[McDonald19]

After last nights debacle, the Ducks will sell.

Not a lot of expiring contracts though:

Dumoulin for a 3rd
Fabbri for a 5th
Lundestrom for a 6th or 7th
Leason for a 6th or 7th

 

[DesertPenguin]

Pens have a bunch of trash available if anyone is interested. Grzelcyk, Hayes, Beauvillier, Glass

Add Nedelkovic and Acciari to that list. With some additional creativity, add Rakell and Karlsson as well.

Step right up folks. The odds are good but the goods are odd.

 

[CanMerc]

After last nights debacle, the Ducks will sell.

Not a lot of expiring contracts though:

Dumoulin for a 3rd
Fabbri for a 5th
Lundestrom for a 6th or 7th
Leason for a 6th or 7th

Jets will happily take Dumoulin and Strome

 

[Jee]

Pens have a bunch of trash available if anyone is interested. Grzelcyk, Hayes, Beauvillier, Glass

Would kindly take that trash crosby kid off you

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Isles should be selling, but who knows if the GM will be willing.

Nelson, Palms, TDA, JGP and even Lee should be listened on.

 

[CanMerc]

Isles should be selling, but who knows if the GM will be willing.

Nelson, Palms, TDA, JGP and even Lee should be listened on.

It’s Lou…Isles will be buyers

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Sabres should be interesting. This is the most exciting part of the season for my team!

..*cries Buffalo sauce*

 

[tomd]

After last nights debacle, the Ducks will sell.

Not a lot of expiring contracts though:

Dumoulin for a 3rd
Fabbri for a 5th
Lundestrom for a 6th or 7th
Leason for a 6th or 7th

Fabbri is hurt
There is no one in the organization to replace Lundestrom or Leason.

 

[Soundgarden]

One of ROR/Sissons could go
Schenn should be gone
McCarron apparently has some interest which is surprising.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I don't know where to find those stats, but which bubble teams have the hardest schedule to finish the season?

That might give insight on which of them may pull the plug to get in on the deadline action. It will likely be a seller's market.

Canadiens have the easiest schedule. Most of the others have some of the toughest.

 

[Armourboy]

I'm hoping after today a couple of the the NMC guys and ROR asked to be moved. Force Trotz to do what he should be doing anyways.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Lou Lamoriello should stand up, but it’s past his bedtime.