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NHL Trade Talk Recap: Pens, Oilers, Canucks & Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan.20: Penguins moving players, Oilers McDavid suspended, Canucks failed deal revealed, Maple Leafs trade idea ironic

by
Old Prof
January 20, 2025

In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Jan. 20), a trade proposal has the Toronto Maple Leafs reacquiring Jared McCann from Seattle, sending Easton Cowan, Nick Robertson, and a 2026 first-round pick in exchange. Why doesn’t the trade make sense? In addition, Max Pacioretty missed the Maple Leafs practice due to an upper-body injury.

The jury came in on both Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers. Both received three-game suspensions for cross-checking. How did missed calls by officials spark the controversy? New blue liner John Klingberg is practicing with the Edmonton Oilers. When will he play?

Would the Canucks trade Brock Boeser if they miss the playoffs? Are the Columbus Blue Jackets a potential suitor? As well, Canucks captain Quinn Hughes shared his thoughts on the team’s internal drama. More specifics about the Canucks failed trade of J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers became public. Finally, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube spoke of his admiration for Lightning coach Jon Cooper. Then his team beat the Lightning 5-3 in tonight’s game.

Penguins Eye Potential Fire Sale as Trade Deadline Approaches

The Pittsburgh Penguins are rumored to be ready to sell players right and left. GM Kyle Dubas is open to moving contracts for picks and prospects. However, the only safe player (for sure) is the great Sidney Crosby. How deep might the cuts be for Pittsburgh?

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McDavid and Myers Suspended, But Are the Refs At Fault?

Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers faced hearings (and were suspended at those hearings) for cross-checking incidents at the end of Saturday’s game in Vancouver. However, there’s some agreement that – at least in part – the referees’ decisions set the tone so the incident would happen. Will the NHL intervene in some way?

Was this suspension harsh? And, in the case of McDavid, is this situation where the league is doing a lousy job of protecting their stars?

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Brock Boeser Trade Rumors Heat Up with Surprise Interest

If the Canucks don’t make the playoffs, forward Brock Boeser could be traded at the deadline. There’s a surprise team interested. That’s the Columbus Blue Jackets. Could Boeser be moved to Ohio?

Meanwhile, what deal did the Canucks turn down from the New York Rangers? The Rangers offered a package of players and assets to acquire J.T. Miller.

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The Maple Leafs Should Avoid this Jared McCann Trade Proposal

Surprisingly, a recent Maple Leafs trade proposal suggests moving three prospects to bring Jared McCann back to Toronto from the Seattle Kraken. Why does this proposal risk repeating a past mistake? Why would trading young assets Easton Cowan, Nick Robertson, and a first-round pick for McCann be the height of irony?