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NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canucks & Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 28: Could Oilers get Rantanen next season, Canucks admit rift between Miller and Pettersson, Maple Leafs McTavish.

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January 28, 2025

In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Jan. 28), Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis defended veteran blue-liner Mike Matheson, calling the team “lucky” to have him. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks confirmed an “unfixable” rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, signaling an impending trade. The Canucks are reportedly rejecting low-ball offers for either player, but they will likely move Miller first. There’s also some buzz about the chance Mikko Rantanen might join the Oilers next season, and speculation about Draisaitl and Rantanen working together in the future continues.

In Calgary, the Flames are dealing with the massive loss of Kevin Bahl, which will impact their defense. Finally, a trade rumor for the Maple Leafs centers around Mason McTavish, with speculation that he could be an ideal fit.

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Could Mikko Rantanen Join Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in Edmonton?

Interestingly, Mikko Rantanen and Leon Draisaitl share an agent, and that fact is sparking speculation. Believe it or not, Andy Strickland has reported that Mikko Rantanen could be an Edmonton Oilers’ target this summer. However, for that to happen, the Oilers would have to do some salary-cap gymnastics. If the Oilers could grab Rantanen, would they become a superteam?

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Vancouver Canucks Facing a Critical Trade: Miller or Pettersson to Go?

Perhaps the worst-kept secret in the hockey world was confirmed today when the Canucks President Jim Rutherford reported the rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. A leadership clash between fiery Miller and the more composed Pettersson is causing a division. Furthermore, the Canucks say they’ve tried to but have not been successful in fixing it. Is trade the only way the Canucks can resolve this team-draining drama?

Could Mason McTavish Become Toronto’s Third-Line Center?

Although it’s not confirmed, there’s some speculation that Mason McTavish is facing an uncertain future in Anaheim. Could this make him available at the trade deadline? If so, the Maple Leafs could target McTavish to become the team’s third-line center for the rest of the season and, perhaps, more. Is there any chance Toronto has an opportunity to make this happen?

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