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Headline: NHL Trade Speculation Heats Up Across the League

Jan 16, 2025 · 3m
Headline: NHL Trade Speculation Heats Up Across the League
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Recent news and major headlines in the NHL and professional hockey include trade speculation surrounding key players. The Dallas Stars have expressed interest in acquiring New York Islanders center Brock...

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Recent news and major headlines in the NHL and professional hockey include trade speculation surrounding key players. The Dallas Stars have expressed interest in acquiring New York Islanders center Brock Nelson, though it's unclear if the Islanders will move the 33-year-old center. Other potential trade destinations for Nelson include the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Winnipeg Jets[1].

Meanwhile, Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has been the subject of trade speculation, with the Carolina Hurricanes having been in talks with the Canucks about Pettersson last season before he signed his current contract. However, the Hurricanes lack the cap space to take on Pettersson's $11.6 million annual cap hit, making such a deal unlikely this season.

In other news, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament featuring NHL players from the US, Canada, Finland, and Sweden, is set to take place from February 12-20, 2025, in Montreal, Canada, and Boston, Massachusetts. Each team will be comprised of 23 NHL players selected by their respective national associations, with games played in a round-robin format followed by a one-game final.

On the ice, notable performances include Alex Ovechkin reaching 20 goals for the 20th straight season, and Connor McDavid continuing to lead the league in scoring. The NHL has also announced its midterm rankings for the 2025 draft, with Schaefer topping the list.

In team news, the Philadelphia Flyers have unveiled plans for a new arena, and the Boston Bruins have announced their Quarter-Century Teams. The NHL has also released its schedule for nationally televised games for the week of January 13.

In player news, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin could return to the lineup tonight, and Chicago Blackhawks goalie Connor Jones has been tasked with finding a way to be better. Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe has been fined $5,000 for slew-footing in a recent game.

The NHL has also released its latest power rankings, with the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs leading the way in their respective divisions. The league has also announced its 3 Stars of the Week, with Connor Hellebuyck, Eric Staal, and Patrick Kane taking the honors.

Finally, the NHL has released its latest rookie watch, with the San Jose Sharks featuring nine first-year players in their lineup. The league has also released its latest Vezina Tracker, with Connor Hellebuyck voted as the top goalie, and its latest Hart Tracker, with Nathan MacKinnon favored to be named MVP.
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