NHL Trade Talk Recap: Blackhawks, Jets, Flyers & Oilers

In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (November 11, 2026), a lot is going on in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks general manager admits that things have been rough for fans, but he simply won’t make a trade that doesn’t make sense. The Winnipeg Jets also poked fun at the New Jersey Devils after beating them without Hellebuyck even in net. And over in Edmonton, Oilers fans are looking forward to seeing Matvei Michkov visit. Interestingly, they have one of his old buddies on their roster. Could that make a difference?

Blackhawks GM Says Sorry to Fans, But Don’t Expect a Panic Trade

Kyle Davidson basically told Blackhawks fans that things have been “ugly” and that they deserve better. The team’s record is a lowly 4-13-1 after getting beaten 9-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes. Still, he’s backing coach Jeff Blashill and says the team won’t make a trade just to make a trade.

That said, he’s shopping around. Reports say he’s open to moving “significant assets.” But nobody knows if that means prospects, picks, or roster guys. So fans shouldn’t be shocked if something happens. He’s asking fans to be patient while the team tries to turn things around.

GM Kyle Davidson Details Trade Plans for the Struggling Blackhawks

Jets Clap Back at Devils With “Expected Win Probability 100%.”

After all the hubbub, Winnipeg beat New Jersey 4-2 without Hellebuyck in net. And the Jets’ social media team couldn’t resist. They tweeted “Expected Win Probability 100%,” a jab at the Devils’ reasoning for sitting him against his old team. Fans loved it.

Now the pressure’s on New Jersey. If they drop games in Washington after saying the rest was all about earning points where it counts, it’ll look really bad. In a strange way, the loss in Winnipeg might actually take some of the heat off. It gives Jets fans something else to talk about.

Jets Troll Devils and Hellebuyck With Hilarious Post After 4-2 Win

Michkov Lands in Edmonton, and Oilers Fans Are Already Daydreaming

Talk about timing. Matvei Michkov plays in Edmonton on Wednesday, right after reports that he might want a fresh start. There’s drama, but Flyers management says there’s been no request and no plan to trade him. His former teammate and friend Vasily Podkolzin is now with the Oilers, so people are connecting the dots.

It’s all just what-if for now. And there’s lots of smoke, but no real talks reported. If it ever got serious, Edmonton would have to offer a lot (Savoie or Howard plus picks), and Philly would need to be wowed. That might be harder than it seems on the surface given all that’s gone on for the Flyers.

Michkov’s Podkolzin Connection Adds Intrigue to Oilers Visit

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