For various reasons — most notably, a global pandemic — the NHL trade deadline falls much later this season.
Teams are always looking for depth and adding a good winger could provide the extra layer of protection needed during the attrition that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
His scoring totals have dropped this season to only six goals but — as he showed with the Penguins — he can be very effective in a third-line role on a good team.
The Coyotes haven’t been shy about the fact that they’re turning over a new leaf by making plenty of seller-type trades in recent months.
New Canucks president Jim Rutherford has never been shy about swinging big in trades when needed, and rumours have been swirling around almost every player on the team in recent weeks.
Boeser’s three-year contract is backloaded, meaning his qualifying offer in the summer is valued at $7.5 million.
If the Canucks make this move, they would likely try to acquire a player of similar age who can contribute right away.
Now with Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin calling the shots, it seems that nearly everyone is available for the right price.
There is a distinct changing of the guard in Anaheim, with Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry making highlights every week.
Jake DeBrusk’s trade request was made public in November but he remains with the Bruins as the deadline draws near.
With the 25-year-old still under team control at the end of the season, the Bruins have no pressure to trade him if the right deal doesn’t present itself.
Already in his sixth season, Artturi Lehkonen is on pace for a new career high in points and has been a bright spot in a mostly disappointing Canadiens season.
Beyond the uptick in points, Lehkonen has been a fixture on the penalty kill for a few seasons and leads all Canadiens forwards in shorthanded ice time.
But this year he has struggled to find a role — due in part to hand surgery in November and a stint in COVID-19 protocols.
Any team looking to make a move for Comtois will have to balance his high pedigree as a prospect with his recent lower-counting stats to find a fair offer.
Vitali Kravtsov is a former top-10 draft pick who hasn’t found a full-time spot in the Rangers lineup yet.
It remains to be seen whether he would return to the NHL after this season but he’s still a young player who could find his footing in a new environment.
Nick Paul is the longest-tenured Senators player, having been originally acquired in the 2014 Jason Spezza trade.
Although Paul doesn’t score at the same rate as others on this list, he is a big body who can move and disrupt the play — skills that could be effective in the bottom six of a contending team.
The Seattle Kraken are near the basement of the NHL and will be looking to sell any of their expiring contracts for draft picks to stock the cupboard.
Johansson is not putting up the points he once did but the acquisition cost for him will be low.
The Florida Panthers are all in this season and have been tied to some of the bigger names available.
The 10th-overall pick in the 2017 draft, Tippett has a lightning-quick shot but has struggled to secure a spot in the Panthers’ top six with all the other talented forwards there.
