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NHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Canucks, Sens, Preds & Leafs
NHL Trade Talk Recap Feb. 2: Flames to keep key players, will Canucks extend new players, will Preds buy at the deadline, Leafs and Knies.
In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Feb. 2), the Calgary Flames will keep key players like Nazem Kadri, Rasmus Andersson, and MacKenzie Weegar. Could Matthew Knies draw an offer sheet that creates serious complications for the Maple Leafs? Meanwhile, will Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor sign extensions soon with the Canucks?
Read today’s morning roundup and game reviews of the Jets and Senators. As well, what milestones did Maple Leafs players reach last night? The Wild’s Ryan Hartman was offered an in-person hearing and faces a suspension after his nasty roughing incident with Tim Stützle.
Finally, as the salary cap rises, might it impact teams with young talents such as Connor Bedard? Will teams with cap flexibility make bold moves?
Top NHL Trade Talk Recap Story
Flames Keep Key Players, Canucks’ Miller Trade Explained, Hartman Faces Suspension
In today’s weekend rumors, the Flames won’t trade MacKenzie Weegar, Nazem Kadri, or Rasmus Andersson. The Canucks traded J.T. Miller as a mutual benefit for both the team and Miller, who waived his full no-move clause. Finally, the Wild’s Ryan Hartman faces a suspension after a roughing incident with Tim Stützle.
Senators Dominate Wild 6-0, Merilainen Shines
In one of NHL Trade Talk’s game reviews, Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen recorded his third shutout in a dominant 6-0 win over the Wild. Ottawa’s power play scored three times on eight chances, while Jake Sanderson and Tim Stützle led Ottawa’s explosive offense. Are the Senators now firmly in the playoff picture with the win?
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Predators’ Trotz Eyeing Trade Deadline Moves, Despite Struggles
The Predators GM Barry Trotz is willing to buy at the trade deadline if the Predators can crawl into playoff contention. However, he will avoid trading high draft picks for deadline deals. Can the team do what they did last season and go on a playoff-clinching run?
Read More About Trotz’s Plans Here:
Will the Maple Leafs Face a Tough Decision on Knies’ Contract?
The rising salary cap could complicate Matthew Knies’ contract negotiations. What might happen if Knies draws an offer sheet at a high number? How will the Maple Leafs balance his upcoming deal with contracts with other key players?
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More NHL Trade Talk Recap Feb. 2 Posts
- Morgan Frost Scores First Goal as a Calgary Flame in Style
- Red Wings’ UFA Likely Off Trade Market After Injury Update
- Rising Salary Cap Could Create Knies Offer Sheet Chaos for Leafs
- Jets Quick Hits: Morrissey, Perfetti, Samberg & Scheifele
- Flames Not Trading 3 Top Players: Andersson Extension in Works
- McDavid Dealing with Minor Issue?: Misses Oilers Skills Event
- Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Nylander, Matthews & Marner Set Records
- Canucks Set to Extend Pettersson and O’Connor Contracts Soon
- Salary Cap Jump Sparks Fear Over Bedard’s Blackhawks Contract
- Trotz Looking to Buy at the Trade Deadline; Is It the Right Move?
- With Miller Gone, It’s Time for Pettersson to Step Up for Canucks
- Three Takeaways as the Senators Dominate the Wild 6-0
- NHL Trade Talk Weekend Rumors: Flames, Canucks, Wild
- The Good, Bad & Ugly In Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Oilers
- Wild’s Ryan Hartman Offered In-Person Hearing with NHL DoPS
- NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Jets, Sens, Leafs & Oilers
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