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NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames, Canucks, Oilers, Senators
NHL Trade Talk Recap Dec. 12: McDavid contract talk, Senators trade buzz, Sam Bennett talk, Stolarz injury, and Desharnais available.
In another NHL Trade Talk Recap (Dec. 12), the Maple Leafs are dealing with an injury to backup goaltender Anthony Stolarz, which adds strain to their goalie depth. Meanwhile, the Flames could command a significant return for a red-hot defenseman. Not to mention Nazem Kadri is among a list of several forwards highlighted as players to watch on the trade market.
Other NHL Trade Talk stories include the Canucks exploring trade options for Vincent Desharnais, whose underwhelming performance and $2 million cap hit make him a challenging piece to move. Leon Draisaitl defended Darnell Nurse‘s play, and the Oilers waived a defenseman following the Alec Regula acquisition. Plus, who might be Connor McDavid’s potential new linemates at the 4 Nations Tournament, and are there two looming factors casting doubt over his long-term contract future?
The Senators might trade a significant player elsewhere, with Josh Norris and Thomas Chabot’s names circulating in rumors.
Connor Bedard is starting to come on after what looked like a bit of a sophomore slump, and Mika Zibanejad’s reputation for sensitivity reportedly adds pressure to Rangers trade decisions. Sam Bennett is linked to potential sign-and-trade scenarios, while the Stars are looking for replacements to fill Tyler Seguin’s absence.

Senators Eye Big Moves: Norris and Chabot in the Spotlight
The Ottawa Senators are reportedly considering significant roster changes, with Josh Norris as a centerpiece of trade talks and Claude Giroux, Thomas Chabot, and Drake Batherson as other potential moves the Senators could make.
Can Ottawa risk a bold trade to save their season, or are they setting themselves up for another rebuild?
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Connor Bedard: Sophomore Setback or Systemic Failure?
Connor Bedard’s second NHL season is falling short of expectations, with the Chicago Blackhawks’ instability raising questions about his development and the team’s management. Is Bedard struggling to adapt to the NHL, or are the Blackhawks failing their franchise cornerstone?
To be fair, he’s still producing, and he scored a beauty on Thursday night.
Vincent Desharnais: Can the Canucks Trade Their Way Out of a $2M Mistake?
The Vancouver Canucks are exploring trade options for defenseman Vincent Desharnais, but his struggles, cap hit, and term makes finding a taker a significant challenge.
Will the Canucks find a creative solution to move Desharnais, or are they stuck with a contract that highlights the risks of betting big on size over performance?
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Anthony Stolarz Injured
Stolarz left the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks. It wasn’t clear why; he just didn’t return for the second period, and Joseph Woll took over. The Leafs revealed that Stolarz wouldn’t return to the game and head coach Craig Berube said after the game that they will know more on Friday.
Other NHL Trade Talk Recap Dec. 12 Stories
- Injury Update As Anthony Stolarz Goes Down For Maple Leafs
- Insider Says Flames’ D-Man Could Bring Back “Ransom’s Request”
- Desharnais Mistake: Canucks D-Man “Out There” in Trade Talks
- Finding McDavid’s Perfect Partners at the 4 Nations Face-Off
- Zegras Injury News Bad, But Better Than Originally Feared
- Ottawa’s New No. 1 Defenseman Makes a Chabot Trade Likely
- J.T. Miller Warns Media Before Joining Team for Game vs. Panthers
- Whatever Happened to Former-Oilers 1st-Rounder Nail Yakupov?
- Oilers Waive Extra D-Man After Regula Waiver Pickup
- Insider Envisions Sign-and-Trade Scenario with Sam Bennett
- Connor Bedard’s Sophomore Slump: What’s Really Going On?
- Batherson and Ullmark Deliver in Senators’ Win Over Ducks
- Insider Cites Two “Scary” Factors Impact McDavid’s Contract Talks
- Zibanejad’s “Too Sensitive” Rep Means Trade Pressure on Rangers
- Senators Eyeing Trade, Josh Norris Among Possible Big Names
- Stars Trade Replacement Options For Injured Tyler Seguin
- Trade Watch: Kadri and 3 Other NHL Forwards to Keep an Eye On
- Draisaitl Defends Key Blueliner Amid Media Bandwagon Jumping
Related: NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Canucks
