The NHL’s March 21st Trade Deadline is close and teams make decisions about whether to buy, sell and decide which player can make the biggest difference and keep the greatest value. Check out today’s trade rumors and speculations from around the NHL Beat.
There is a strong expectation that Toronto Maple Leafs defenders Travis Dermott could be traded before Monday’s deadline, TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston reported Saturday.
Strong expectation that the #blieder will move Travis Dermott before Monday’s trading deadline. He made some heartfelt remarks to reporters in Nashville this evening, saying he had been living the dream since he was drafted by his home team.
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 20, 2022
Dermott, 25, recorded just over 13 minutes of ice time in the Leafs’ 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes have informed teams that they will not exchange their 2023 first-round pick for a rental player, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.
The hurricanes have informed clubs that they will not exchange their first-round pick of 2023 for a rental player. Of course, they did not get their first from the Kotkaniemi offer sheet this year. @TSNHockey @TheAthletic
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 19, 2022
The club did not make the first round out of this year Jesperi Kotkaniemi Offer sheet last summer.
Carolina is currently second in the Eastern Conference with 88 points, second only to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers recently traded their 2023 first-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens along with prospect Tyler Smilanic and a 2022 fourth-round pick in exchange for defenders Ben Chiarotwho is a pending unlimited free agent.
Philadelphia Flyers
According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, the Flyers continue to “grind” on a trade for Star Forward Claude Giroux. LeBrun notes that some progress has been made on Friday, but they are still not where they need to be in order to get a deal with a team.
The flyers continue to slip on one Claude Giroux Trade. Meaning it was a bit of progress yesterday. But still not where they need it. Lots of time before Monday 3am ET deadline.@TSNHockey @TheAthletic
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 19, 2022
The 34-year-old has 18 goals and 24 assists over 57 games with the Flyers this season, his 15th on the team.
Los Angeles Kings
According to TSN Hockey insider Darren Dreger, the injury of the Kings veteran defender Drew Doughty is “more significant” than expected, as the 32-year-old could miss more time than expected, which could affect LA’s positioning with the trading deadline just around the corner.
This may or may not affect the LA Kings’ positioning with the trading deadline, however, sources say Drew DoughtyThe injury is more significant than expected and he could miss more time than the Kings originally feared.
– Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 19, 2022
Doughty was put in the injured reserve on March 13 with a thigh injury. Born in London, Ont., Who has spent his entire 14-year career with the Kings, has seven goals and 24 assists over 39 games this season.
Nashville Predators
The preds and star forward Filip Forsberg Negotiations on a contract extension, however, are making very little progress, Dreger said.
Ongoing negotiations between the Preds and Filip Forsberg, but very little progress. Nashville has spoken to teams … vaguely asked about trade interests, but teams are highly skeptical Nashville will trade Forsberg.
– Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 19, 2022
Dreger notes that Nashville has “vaguely” asked about trade interests for Forsberg with other teams, but other teams are “highly skeptical” the predators would move the 27-year-old Swede before the trade deadline.
Forsberg spent his 10-year career in Nashville, scoring 32 goals and 24 assists over 48 games this season. He is in the final year of a six-year, $ 36 million contract.
Chicago Blackhawks
LeBrun says there has not been much talk about the veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre Fleury of the Blackhawks.
There have been some “general inquiries” about potential deals, but nothing serious.
Pretty quiet on there Marc-Andre Fleury in front of. Some general requests are still coming in from the teams, but nothing serious at the moment. @TSNHockey @TheAthletic
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 19, 2022
The 37-year-old has a 19-20-5 record with a 2.90 goal against average and a .909 save percentage over 44 games this season, his first in Chicago. He also has four shutouts.
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