On the Forward Trade Market …
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Forwards that could be traded by the trade deadline and three possible landing spots.
Derick Brassard – Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights
Alex Galchenyuk – Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild
Michael Grabner – Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights, Nashville Predators
Mike Hoffman – St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres
Evander Kane – Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings
Mark Letestu – Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild
Patrick Maroon – Columbus Blue Jackets, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars
Rick Nash – Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks
Max Pacioretty – Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings
Jean-Gabriel Pageau – Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights
Tomas Plekanec – Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets
Thomas Vanek – Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks
Mats Zuccarello – Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators
Craig Custance of The Athletic: Looking at the top forwards that could be traded by the deadline, with a few notes on each.
Evander Kane – Eight to 10 are showing interest.
Rick Nash – Not scoring as much and has a big contract. Can play in all situations.
Michael Grabner – The Ducks could be interested, but they may not be sure if they are a playoff team or not.
Patrick Maroon – Maroon and Oilers have talked extension, but it may mean he’d have to leave money on the table.
Mark Letestu – The Penguins have cooled on Letestu according to one source, but there is “serious interest” from other teams according to another source.
Thomas Vanek – Doesn’t always perform well down the stretch.
Tomas Plekanec – Will likely sign an extension with the Canadiens, but will get some trade interest if they don’t reach a deal.
Matt Cullen – If moved would have to think it’s a reunion with the Penguins.
