As we enter the final week before the NHL’s 2025 trade deadline, GMs are tempted to pay nearly any price to give their squads the edge to get them to the promised land. But deadline deals can sour in many different ways, and sometimes even sure-fire fits fall flat.
Since the San Jose Sharks are in town to take on the Montreal Canadiens, former Hab Tyler Toffoli was happy to catch up with some friends. The Habs had the day off yesterday, so Jake Evans and Cole Caufield were glad to go for a bite with their former teammate.
1. DEAL OR NOT? With the trade deadline fast approaching, Rangers boss Chris Drury must at least consider the possibility of another trade. If he thinks he needs another defenseman, both the Blackhawks and defenseman Seth Jones are ready to part company.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson's performance for Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off prompted some observers to suggest rival clubs might look at him more closely in the NHL trade market.