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NHL Trade Talk Recap: Bruins, Jets, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 24: might Bruins move Marchand, Toews tells Jets not yet, Canucks and leadership issues, Canes swing a huge trade.

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Old Prof
January 24, 2025

In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Jan. 24), the day’s biggest news happened late. Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall were traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in a complex three-way deal. The Vancouver Canucks remain in turmoil. Does that put Rick Tocchet under pressure? J.T. Miller’s future lingers in no-man’s land. Given today’s late news, expect the Hurricanes to drop out of the Miller trade talk. What will happen after the Rantanen trade settles remains to be seen.

Jacob Markstrom will miss 4-6 weeks due to injury. Leon Draisaitl continues to build his legacy with the Oilers, while there’s some noise that Brad Marchand could be traded. Meanwhile, Tony DeAngelo joined the Islanders on a one-year deal. Corey Perry is making an unconventional impact for the Oilers, and Jonathan Toews won’t return this season.

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Is Brad Marchand’s Future in Boston Uncertain?

Is Brad Marchand’s future with the Boston Bruins possibly suddenly uncertain? Could he be moved in a trade? The rumors are that Bruins GM Don Sweeney is considering all options for the Bruins roster. However, Marchand’s 8-team no-trade clause complicates a potential move. Could something happen?

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Jonathan Toews Tells Jets He’ll Sit Out This Season

The word from hockey insider Pierre LeBrun is that Jonathan Toews told the Winnipeg Jets he won’t return this season. There’s still interest in Toews, and he might return next season, but that’s not guaranteed. Although he’s feeling better, Toews still suffers from chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and long COVID. The Jets’ interest touched Toews. Is there any chance that if he does return, he might want to play in his hometown?

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Canucks’ Struggles Continue: Is Rick Tocchet in Trouble?

The Vancouver Canucks suffered another tough loss last night, and Rick Tocchet took some responsibility for his team’s struggles and slump. Will the team’s brain trust – Patrik Allvin, Jim Rutherford, and Tocchet – face any pressure? If the Canucks continue to play poorly, will the issue be viewed as a leadership problem or a player problem?

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Mikko Rantanen Traded to Hurricanes in Massive Three-Team Deal

Later today, a huge trade was finalized. While the specifics just came forth, the key players were Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall, who went to the Carolina Hurricanes. Martin Necas and Jack Drury headed to the Colorado Avalanche. Chicago Blackhawks took on 50% of Rantanen’s salary and received a third-round pick in the deal.

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