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NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan.17: Canucks turmoil continues, Blackhawks seek Bedard partner, Devils looking for winger, can Leafs replace Tavares
In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Jan. 17), the Vancouver Canucks are experiencing turmoil, with analysts questioning if the team is falling apart. Coach Rick Tocchet expressed frustration with J.T. Miller, who seems disengaged. Meanwhile, could the Chicago Blackhawks protect Connor Bedard by pursuing a trade? If so, might a Canucks player be involved?
The New Jersey Devils were part of rumors around a potential trade for J.T. Miller, but is this accurate? The Edmonton Oilers signed UFA defenseman John Klingberg, but could this impact their plans for the deadline and, eventually, how they treat Evan Bouchard? Will the Maple Leafs be able to replace John Tavares’ offensive contributions? Are the Colorado Avalanche planning an ultimatum regarding Mikko Rantanen? Finally, will the Devils trade Simon Nemec?

Top NHL Trade Talk Recap Story:
Klingberg Signs with Oilers: Low-Risk, High-Reward Move
Swedish blue liner John Klingberg signed with the Oilers today. He represents a low-risk signing with a potential high reward for the Oilers. He adds depth to the team’s defensive corps and could provide something else it needs – a quarterback who can run the Oilers’ second power-play unit. If this works out, will Klingberg fuel Edmonton’s tank for a long Stanley Cup journey?
His cap hit situation creates a couple of questions for the Oilers and also suggests that Edmonton has other moves coming.
J.T. Miller Trade Rumors: Fact or Fiction?
There have been rumors that the Devils are looking for a scoring winger. But is that the Canucks J.T. Miller? The answer seems to be No. Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald denied the Miller to New Jersey trade rumors. Could the Canucks still become a partner, but could Brock Boeser be the player moved?
Could Blackhawks’ Struggles Lead to Elias Pettersson Trade?
The lack of on-ice success for the Chicago Blackhawks seems to have slowed Connor Bedard’s development. Might the Canucks Elias Pettersson’s playmaking be the answer? Would the Blackhawks consider trading prospects Frank Nazar and Kevin Korchinski for Pettersson to complement Bedard?
Nedeljkovic Makes History By Scoring Goal and Adding an Assist
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic set an NHL record by becoming the first NHL goalie to score a goal and add an assist in the same game. The feat came during his team’s 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Is this feat so rare that it will become an NHL record that will never be broken?
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More NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 17 Recent Posts
- Alex Nedeljkovic Makes NHL History: Gets Goalie Goal and Assist
- Analysts Ask: Are the Vancouver Canucks Falling Apart?
- Blackhawks Urged to Save Bedard, Pursue Elias Pettersson Trade
- J.T. Miller Trade Rumors to the New Jersey Devils: Fact or Fiction?
- What the Klingberg Signing Means for an Evan Bouchard Extension
- John Klingberg Signs with the Edmonton Oilers
- Replacing John Tavares’ Offense: A Challenge for the Maple Leafs
- Canucks’ Tocchet Dumps on Team and “Checked Out” J.T. Miller
- NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canadiens, Oilers, Leafs All Win
- Deep Freeze: Seattle Kraken’s Recent Struggles Continue
- Mikko Rantanen Trade Rumors: Avalanche Planning an Ultimatum?
- Will Devils Trade a Frustrated Simon Nemec Before He Asks Out?
Related: NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Flames, Oilers, Panthers
