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NHL Trade Chatter Builds as Playoff Race Tightens

NHL Trade Chatter Builds as Playoff Race Tightens

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 The NHL trade market has been largely quiet in early December 2025, with only six deals completed since the season began in October. None of these trades involved major stars, partly because the tightly packed standings have left few teams wanting to sell and because twenty teams currently have less than five million dollars in cap space. Many are expected to wait until the March trade deadline for more flexibility. Despite limited activity, trade rumors are increasing as teams start to fall out of playoff contention, and players like Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames, Owen Tippett of the Philadelphia Flyers, Blake Coleman of the Flames, Steven Stamkos of the Nashville Predators, and Brayden Schenn of the St. Louis Blues are emerging as notable trade targets. Calgary’s ownership has stated Nazem Kadri is not for sale, despite earlier speculation.

Recent transactions primarily involve call-ups and send-downs between NHL and AHL affiliates, such as Tristen Nielsen called up by the Colorado Avalanche and Jesper Vikman by the Vegas Golden Knights. Several players have also been placed on injured reserve or released, including Alexandar Georgiev who was released by the Buffalo Sabres. New contracts and signings include Brendan Smith joining the Columbus Blue Jackets on a one-year, two-way deal.

On the ice, high-scoring games have highlighted recent NHL action. The Edmonton Oilers dominated the Seattle Kraken with a 9-4 victory, featuring Connor McDavid’s first hat trick in over three years and Leon Draisaitl’s four-point effort. This win brings the Oilers closer to recording consecutive victories for the first time since mid-November. The Toronto Maple Leafs convincingly beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1, with Bobby McMann scoring early in the game. The Columbus Blue Jackets rallied late to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 in a shootout. Other notable game summaries include the Chicago Blackhawks facing the Los Angeles Kings.

Mikko Rantanen has been a key figure for the Dallas Stars, helping extend the longest active point streak in the league to nine games while marking his 200th career multi-point game. The NHL continues to see a tight playoff race, and upcoming matchups like the Avalanche at the Rangers and the Panthers trying to secure wins have high stakes as the season progresses.

Among individual player updates, Jonathan Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens is seeking to extend his point streak in the team's upcoming game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, injury updates show some players could return soon, boosting team rosters for critical December matchups.

Overall, the NHL is in a phase of strategic positioning with limited trade moves but increasing speculation. On-ice performances remain intense, with standout contributions from top stars and emerging role players shaping the season’s competitive narrative.

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