USA Hockey Gold Shifts Trade Values

- Jordan Binnington's stellar Olympic performance, where he posted a 1.78 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage for the silver-medal-winning Canadian team, stands in stark contrast to his struggles with the Blues this season, where he has a 3.65 GAA and an .864 save percentage. - Binnington is in the fifth year of a six-year, $36 million contract with an annual cap hit of $6 million, and his contract includes a 14-team no-trade list for the 2025-26 season. - Elias Pettersson's Olympic performance for Sweden was inconsistent; after a slow start with limited ice time, he scored two goals in their final preliminary round game against Slovakia. - A significant hurdle in any potential Pettersson trade is his contract, which carries an $11.6 million annual cap hit until 2032 and includes a full no-movement clause, giving him complete control over any potential destination. - Mika Zibanejad is having a strong bounce-back season with 46 points in 48 games, which has renewed trade interest despite being in the fourth year of an eight-year, $68 million contract that includes a full no-movement clause. - While Zibanejad has previously stated he has no desire to waive his no-move clause, the Rangers' recent moves and new direction may lead him to reconsider his stance ahead of the trade deadline. - Erik Ekman-Larsson has revived his career with the Flames, recording 34 points in 57 games this season, making his contract with a $3.5 million average annual value for two more seasons attractive to other teams. - The NHL trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. ET on March 6, 2026, giving teams a limited window to make moves following the conclusion of the Olympic trade freeze.