NHL Trade Deadline Rumors Heat Up
Multiple NHL trade rumors are swirling ahead of the deadline, including Ondrej Palat to the Islanders, Artemi Panarin to the Kings, and Nick Bjugstad to the Devils. The Kings are reportedly eyeing Elias Pettersson, the Bruins are linked to Justin Faulk, and Sidney Crosby is off the Canadiens' radar. The Canucks are dealing Conor Garland, Vincent Trocheck is headed to the Rangers, and Jonathan Marchessault wants out of Nashville.
- The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is set for 3 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6. An Olympic roster freeze is also in effect from February 4 through February 22, creating a soft deadline for teams to make moves. - Artemi Panarin, who was in the final year of a contract with an $11.64 million cap hit, waived his no-movement clause to accept a trade to the Los Angeles Kings. He immediately signed a two-year, $22 million extension with the Kings. - Any potential deal involving Canucks star Elias Pettersson would be a major blockbuster, as he is in the second year of an eight-year, $92.8 million contract that carries a full no-move clause and an annual cap hit of $11.6 million. - Sidney Crosby has a full no-movement clause and has reportedly not considered a trade, even with the Penguins in a rebuilding phase. His current contract extends through the 2026-27 season. - St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk has one year remaining on
