NHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Canadiens, Oilers, Canucks, Penguins

In another NHL Trade Talk Recap (Dec. 30), the Calgary Flames are unlikely to undergo a fire sale at the trade deadline, but will goalie Dan Vladar be traded? The goaltender would prefer to stay. Meanwhile, the Canadiens may not pursue a backup goalie and run with the duo of Jakub Dobes and Sam Montembeault Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch talked about Jeff Skinner’s demotion, and the Canada vs. USA World Junior showdown on New Year’s Eve is a must-watch. Will Jesse Puljujarvi clear waivers? Finally, can Patrick Kane hit the 20-goal mark while his former Blackhawks teammate Jonathan Toews considers a comeback?

To kick off today’s report, we look at the top moments of 2024 for the Vancouver Canucks. There was drama, injuries, and key decisions that could hugely impact 2025.

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Canucks’ Tumultuous 2024: Drama, Injury, and Absence?

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2024 calendar year has been filled with challenges—from the internal drama between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller to Thatcher Demko’s mysterious injury to the loss of key defenseman Filip Hronek. Fans must wonder if the weight of these obstacles will prevent the team from returning to the postseason in 2025. With so much turmoil surrounding the Canucks, can they bounce back in 2025, or are these challenges too much to overcome?

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Canada vs. USA: High-Stakes New Year’s Eve Showdown at the World Juniors

For the first time since 2016, Canada and the United States will face off on New Year’s Eve at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Both teams are tied for first in Group A. Momentum is on the line as the teams prepare for the knockout round. Will Team Canada dominate Team USA? Or will the Americans take the top spot in Group A?

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Flames’ Trade Deadline Strategy: Buyers or Sellers in 2025?

Frank Seravalli discusses the Flames’ potential approach at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. He suggests that, depending on their playoff positioning, they might stay competitive without holding a fire sale. Will the Flames strengthen their roster for a playoff push, or will key players like Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri be moved?

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More NHL Trade Talk Recap Dec. 30 Recent Posts

• Calgary Flames: Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline?
• Insider Contends Canadiens Can Avoid Backup Goalie Trade
• What NHL Player Has Played in the Most Outdoor Games?
• Crosby vs. Ovechkin in One Last “Goodbye” Winter Classic?
• How Much Do the Maple Leafs Miss Anthony Stolarz?
• Dan Vladar Wants to Stay with Flames Despite Trade Rumors
• Oilers Coach Says Only Two Scenarios Skinner Gets Look in Top 6
• Canada vs. USA: New Year’s Eve Showdown at the World Juniors
• Jonathan Toews Opens Up About Health and Possible NHL Return
• Former Oilers Forward Jesse Puljujarvi Hits Waivers with Penguins
• Tocchet and Canucks Under Fire for Management of Hughes’ Injury
• Ideal D-Man Deemed Too Expensive for Oilers Ahead of Deadline
• Can Patrick Kane Score 20 Goals This Season Amid Trade Talk?
• More Big Names Surface in Trade Talk: Rangers “Far from Finished”
• 3 Most Defining Moments for The Canucks in 2024
• McLellan Wins 1st with Wings: NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup Dec. 30
• Stars Fined by NHL for Practicing During Christmas Break
• Oilers Face Catch-22 with Recently Scratched Jeff Skinner
• NHL Trades We Need to See In the New Year
  

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