The post Trade Acquisitions That Could Shape 2023-24 NHL Playoff Success appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway on Saturday, some players will make their playoff debuts with new teams. The Stanley Cup Playoffs often show whether an NHL Trade Deadline acquisition was worth it or not. In this article, I will be discussing three NHL trade acquisitions that could shape postseason success. Who do you think will boost their new teams’ chances of success? Who will ascend to Lord Stanley's throne? ???? Fill out your #StanleyCup Playoffs Bracket Challenge ..read more

The post William Nylander a Maybe For Maple Leafs Opening Playoff Game appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe hinted at the possibility of William Nylander returning to the lineup for tomorrow’s game, although he refrained from providing specific details regarding Nylander’s absence from practice on Friday. Keefe’s comments came amidst a directive from General Manager Brad Treliving to withhold injury updates during the playoffs. At best, Nylander is a maybe as the Leafs begin their playoff series with the Bruins on Saturday. Nylander is a possibility ..read more

The post Oilers Make Surprising Changes to Main Roster for Playoffs appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. After calling up several players for the final two games of the regular season, the Edmonton Oilers made some roster moves on Friday, assigning defenceman Philip Broberg and winger Adam Erne to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Interestingly, both Sam Gagner and Dylan Holloway remain with the team and will stay on the main roster for the Oilers’ first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. While Holloway’s name might not come as a shock considering how well he’s played since being called up ..read more

The post Dubas Discusses Penguins’ Future: Crosby, Letang, and Graves appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Kyle Dubas held his post-season avail on Friday and offered news on some of the biggest storylines that will be followed out of Pittsburgh this offseason. Key among them, Dubas talked about Sidney Crosby‘s future with the team, Kris Letang‘s injury situation, and the unexpected poor play of defenseman Ryan Graves. When it came to injury news, Dubas revealed that defenseman Kris Letang is seeking a second opinion on something “significant”. It was apparently something that bothered ..read more

The post Don’t Forget Martin Jones’ Part in the Maple Leafs Success appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for Game 1 of their first-round series with the Boson Bruins, it’s easy to look forward to the goalie matchups that might ensue. Will Joseph Woll or Ilya Samsonov be the team’s starter? Can one or both of these goalies carry the team to first-round success? However, throughout the regular season, it’s easy to forget one person who played a huge part in the team’s success. That was veteran NHL goalie veteran Martin Jones. Jones emerged as a crucial figure when ..read more

The post What to Expect From Canucks vs. Predators Playoff Series appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. With the Dallas Stars’ clinching the Western Conference title with their 2-1 victory on Wednesday, the second Western Conference playoff matchup was determined; the two teams: the Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators. The Canucks (50-22-9) will have the home ice advantage against the Predators (47-30-5) in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canucks hold the Pacific Division title with 109 points while the Predators sit in the first wild-card spot with 99 points. Vanco ..read more

The post Flames’ Yegor Sharangovich Has Proved His Worth This Season appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Despite the Calgary Flames not qualifying for the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, a lot of positive aspects can be taken from this season. One of these bright spots has to be Yegor Sharangovich, who has emerged as a big piece to be included in this Flames’ retool. The 25-year-old forward from Belarus has had quite an impressive season, notching 31 goals and 59 points in 81 games. Before coming to Calgary, Sharangovich put up promising totals in New Jersey but ended up having his role overtaken by ..read more

The post NHL Officially Approves Sale Of Coyotes and Move to Utah appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah has been formally approved by the NHL’s Board of Governors, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Pierre LeBrun of TSN, and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, among others. The vote received unanimous support from the board and the NHL has promptly released their first statement on this transition. The @NHL is here! Utah let’s go! https://t.co/VwfWS2mkS9 — Ryan Smith (@RyanQualtrics) April 18, 2024 LeBrun tweeted: “Ryan Smith won’t rush into a new team name ..read more

The post Chychrun’s Response to Senators’ Future Question Hints at Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. There was plenty of speculation that Jakob Chychrun might be on the move at this past year’s NHL Trade Deadline. He wasn’t dealt, even though his future in Ottawa seemed less than clear. Speaking with the media on Thursday as the Senators were clearing out of their lockers and leaving for their respective offseasons, Chychurn didn’t quiet rumors he might be on the move this summer. The defenseman was asked whether he sees himself playing for the team over the next few seasons. Considering ..read more

The post Canucks Sign Vasily Podkolzin to 2-Year Extension appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin on a two-year contract extension confirmed General Manager Patrik Allvin on Thursday. The club has agreed to terms with the forward, paying him $1 million per season for the next two seasons. It’s a one-way deal, meaning he will get paid his $1 million whether he’s in the NHL or the AHL next season. Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Vasily Podkolzin on a two-year con ..read more