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NHL Trade Talk Recap: Avs, Maple Leafs, Jets & Hurricanes

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 27: Avalanche make business first choice, is Leafs Marner different, are Jets after Nelson, Canes now Cup favorite?

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January 27, 2025

The Oilers juggle family milestones and roster moves in today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Jan. 26). Stuart Skinner will miss a game due to the birth of his baby. The Capitals signing of Logan Thompson has sparked questions about Igor Shesterkin’s future.

The Hurricanes have made a bold move, acquiring Mikko Rantanen. What does that mean to their Stanley Cup hopes? Is there a chance the Jets might explore a potential trade for Brock Nelson to deepen their roster for a playoff push?

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Avalanche Traded Mikko Rantanen as a Business Decision for the Future

When the Colorado Avalanche traded star Mikko Rantanen, they prioritized salary cap flexibility over keeping a three-star core. GM Chris MacFarland’s business-first approach aims to reshape the Avalanche’s future. The Rantanen trade creates salary cap space for a deeper, more balanced Avalanche roster. Will Colorado overcome short-term pain for long-term gain with the trade?

Should the Maple Leafs Follow the Avalanche with Mitch Marner?

As noted, the Avalanche traded Rantanen to free up cap space for future moves. Mitch Marner’s future is uncertain, but the Maple Leafs want him long-term. Should the Maple Leafs trade Marner as the Avs did with Rantanen? Or are the situations different?

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Could Brock Nelson Be Headed to Winnipeg Before the Trade Deadline?

The Winnipeg Jets need center depth, and Brock Nelson could be the answer. Winnipeg has cap space to add Nelson without overextending. However, Nelson has a no-trade clause. Will it influence his potential move to Winnipeg, or will he jump on the Jets wagon to see if it can travel to the Stanley Cup Final?

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Hurricanes Become Serious Cup Contenders After Trades for Rantanen & Hall

The team became Stanley Cup contenders when the Carolina Hurricanes traded for Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall. Carolina’s offense and depth improved significantly with the two NHL stars coming in. Now that the playoff-ready Hurricanes have the scoring power to compete, does this make them a lock for a long Stanley Cup journey?