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NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wings, Avs, Canes, Oilers, Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 25: Wings looking to trade, Avs didn’t meet Rantanen’s demands, Oilers set market, would Bruins trade Marchand?

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Old Prof
January 25, 2025

In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Jan. 25), the Rangers extended Will Borgen for five years. The Avalanche, facing cap issues, traded Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes. Is there any chance Brad Marchand could join the Maple Leafs as a trade rental? The Canadiens are unexpectedly pushing for a playoff spot. What’s happened to propel the team on a run like they’ve had?

The Red Wings are exploring trades for Joe Veleno, Justin Holl, and Cam Talbot. Finally, how did Leon Draisaitl’s contract influence Mikko Rantanen’s trade? The Blackhawks are happy with their Taylor Hall return, but is Connor Bedard?

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Red Wings’ Trade Candidates: Veleno, Holl, and Talbot

If the Detroit Red Wings hope to make the postseason, they’ll likely have to trade some roster players. Three come to mind. Joe Veleno needs stars to unlock potential, but he doesn’t have them in Detroit. Trading blue-liner Justin Holl clears cap space for prospects. And Cam Talbot’s age might be catching up to him and limiting the team’s playoff hopes. Will any of these players be moved?

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Why Did the Avalanche Trade Rantanen to the Hurricanes?

In a quick summary of why the Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen, it was that his contract demands were past the team’s willingness to pay. With the trade, Carolina gains a dynamic superstar for its playoff push. While the Blackhawks landed a third-round pick in the trade, might Connor Bedard feel today about Taylor Hall moving but no one coming back?

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Mikko Rantanen Trade Linked to Draisaitl’s $14 Million Extension

Mikko Rantanen’s $14 million demand forced the Avalanche’s hand. But where did that number come from? The answer is that the Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl’s deal set a new contract bar that Colorado wasn’t willing to match. The Oilers benefitted because the dynamic Rantanen has moved to the Eastern Conference, and they won’t play him if the two teams meet in the postseason.

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Could Brad Marchand Join the Maple Leafs for a Cup Push?

If Brad Marchand were traded to Toronto, would the Bruins or the Maple Leafs fans be the most shocked? Could Marchand help Toronto overcome its playoff struggles? If Marchand were to join the Maple Leafs by any stroke of the imagination, would he morph from a villain to a hero?