2016 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker: Trades, News, Rumors
2016 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
Welcome, and thank you for visiting our 2016 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker.
Here, you’ll find up to the minute trade information, rumors, and news.
We’ll also have trade analysis throughout the day. You can join the conversation on social media (facebook/twitter) or, the comment section.
2016 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker: Latest Trades
Avalanche-Coyotes Trade Analysis
Monday Feb.29
Hurricanes-Kings Trade Analysis
Hurricanes-Rangers Trade Analysis
Sunday Feb.28
Oilers-Penguins Trade Analysis
Red Wings-Panthers Trade Analysis
Oilers-Panthers Trade Analysis
Flames-Panthers Trade Analysis
Saturday Feb.27
Blackhawks-Canadiens Trade Analysis
Blackhawks-Kings Trade Analysis
Friday Feb.26
Jets-Blackhawks Trade Analysis
Thursday Feb.25
Capitals-Sabres Trade Analysis
Tuesday Feb.23
Monday Feb.22
Leafs-Avalanche Trade Analysis
Sunday Feb.21
News and Rumors
(at 12:05PM EST) Sportcentre via Twitter: New Jersey claims D David Warsofsky from Pittsburgh
(at 12:04PM EST) Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: Montreal claims F Mike Brown from San Jose
(at 12:04PM EST) Darren Dreger via Twitter: Edmonton claims F Adam Cracknell from Vancouver, D Adam Pardy from Winnipeg
(at 11:12AM EST) Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin: F Lars Eller informed he will not be traded today
(at 11:05AM EST) Igor Eronko via Twitter: Bruins F Alex Khokhlachev informed he might be traded today
(at 10:10AM EST) Edmonton Oilers sign D Brandon Davidson, G Laurent Brossoit to contract extensions
(at 10:02AM EST) Blackhawks looking to unload F Bryan Bickell contract. Toronto can absorb salary – also have D Jared Cowen who offers a cap credit following a buy-out. Perfect fit.
(at 9:47AM EST) Florida Panthers GM Dave Tallon: Listening to offers on Brandon Pirri
(at 9:29AM EST) via Sportsnet – Philadelphia is listening to offers on G Steve Mason and G Michal Neuvirth
(at 8:44AM EST) Toronto’s Twitter Account: Maple Leafs Recall William Nylander, Kasperi Kapanen, Nikita Soshnikov, Zach Hyman, Ben Smith
(at 8:37AM EST) Canucks Post-Game Interview on Sunday – Hamhuis expressed interest in doing what Antoine Vermette did last summer (winning a Cup, re-joining old club)
Monday Feb.29
(at 10:30PM EST) Gary Lawless via Twitter: Florida wants best projected 2nd or package of 3rd and 4th for Brandon Pirri. Devils, Rangers, Oilers, Ducks in mix, at least 2 offers in
(at 7:47PM EST) Gary Lawless via Twitter: The Devils have made Lee Stempniak, Jordin Tootoo, Tyler Kennedy and David Schlemko available.
(at 7:45PM EST) Gary Lawless via Twitter: The Devils are telling teams that defenseman Eric Gelinas is available.
(at 7:15PM EST) Chris Johnston via Sportsnet – Lightning working hard to move Drouin
(at 7:09PM EST) Gary Lawless via Twitter: Islanders and Leafs going back-forth on P.A. Parenteau. Toronto wants a 2nd. Isles really want player but not ready to pay that price. Yet.
(at 6:04PM EST) via Sportsnet – Placed on Waivers: G Alex Stalock TOR, G Reto Berra COL, F Zac Rinaldo BOS, D David Warsofsky PIT, D Adam Pardy WPG, F Mike Brown SJ, F Rene Bourque CLB, F Adam Cracknell VAN
Passed Through Waivers (unclaimed): F Brooks Laich WSH (Traded to Toronto), F Max Talbot BOS, F Chris Porter MIN
(at 5:47PM EST) Bruce Garrioch Twitter: The Senators will look to add a forward tomorrow, ideally one that is not a rental.
(at 5:39PM EST) Bruce Garrioch via Twitter: There is gunuine interest in Senators defenseman Patrick Wiercioch.
(at 5:25PM EST) DJ Been of WEEI: As of this afternoon, the Bruins and Loui Eriksson’s agent haven’t resumed contract talks. The Bruins most recent offer is said to be for four years. GM Don Sweeney admitted that he’s had trade talks involving Eriksson.
(at 4:51PM EST) Gary Lawless via Twitter: The Jets, Devils, Coyotes and Canucks are among the teams asking the Panthers about Brandon Pirri. He’s a pending RFA with arbitration rights.
(at 4:39PM EST) Michael Russo via Twitter: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher isn’t a big fan of the rental market. He could look at making a ‘hockey’ trade. Some think that he’s talked to the Oilers about Nail Yakupov or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (injured). Last month he was interested in Jonathan Drouin.
(at 4:17PM EST) Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: Confirmed that the Ducks and Lightning have held deep talks about Jonathan Drouin, which “likely” included Sami Vatanen.
(at 3:01PM EST) Brian Lawton via Twitter: Hearing the Islanders and Mikkel Boedker linked today. Only 26 years old and has a reasonable hit of $3.75 million.
(at 1:54PM EST) Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: NHL source saying that pending RFA Sami Vatanen is looking for a six-year, $6 million per season deal. The Ducks are not doing that and are listing to offers
(at 1:34PM EST) Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: Was quiet with regards to Jamie McGinn yesterday, but picked up today. Sabre are asking for a 2nd round pick.
(at 11:42AM EST) Bob McKenzie via Twitter: The Wild aren’t shopping Brodin or trying to trade him. Listening to offers from teams who are interested in the 22-year old top-four defenseman that carries a $4.16 million cap hit.
(at 11:27AM EST) Dave Molinari via Twitter: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Sergei Plotnikov won’t take part in their game-day skate on Monday because he could be traded.
(at 11:13AM EST) Darren Dreger via Twitter: Doesn’t sound the Kings are that keen on Boedker. They are still interested in adding a forward and defenseman.
*Kris Versteeg takes Los Angeles off the forward market
(at 10:20AM EST) Andy Strickland via Twitter: Have been told that Eriksson has come down a bit on his contract demands. He was looking for a deal similar to the one Andrew ladd rejected from the Jets. (Six-years, $6 million per)
(at 8:55AM EST) Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: The Lightning could use a winger and a right-handed defenseman, especially one that could play on the power play.
(at 2:08AM EST) Matthew Sekeres via Twitter: A Dan Hamhuis trade may have to wait until Kris Russell is traded. The Capitals are out on Hamhuis.
Sunday Feb.28
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(at 9:02PM EST) Travis Yost: Brendan Smith is an interesting name on the trade block.
(at 4:53PM EST) Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: List of Flames untouchables: Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, Sam Bennett, TJ Brodie and Mark Giordano.
(at 3:37PM EST) Iain MacIntyre via Twitter: The Canucks would rather get a prospect or player than a draft pick for Dan Hamhuis. They want to build on their 20-26 year old group.
(at 2:45PM EST) Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has been unable to trade Bryan Bickell’s $4 million cap hit. Plan B is that Bickell could help them in the playoffs.
(at 12:28PM EST) Darren Dreger via Twitter: Kris Russell was informed that he’s likely to be dealt, which isn’t really a surprise. The Penguins and Bruins are the frontrunners.
Saturday Feb.27
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(at 8:48PM EST) via Sportsnet – Leafs waive Jared Cowen (later cleared). Looking hard to move his contract. Strange clause in his contract will give another team a credit if he’s bought out.
Saturday Feb.26
Trade Deadline Profiles:
Loui Eriksson BOS | Eric Staal CAR – Traded to NYR | Jonathan Drouin TB | Dan Hamhuis VAN | Mikkel Boedker ARZ – Traded to COL| Keith Yandle NYR | John-Michael Liles CAR | P.A. Parenteau TOR | Lee Stempniak NJ | Cam Ward CAR | Kris Russell CGY – Traded to DAL| Jamie McGinn BUF |