NHL Weekly Roundup: Offseason Blockbusters, World Championships & More

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Nov 19, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Every Sunday/Monday, make sure to check out the NHL Weekly Roundup, where I keep you updated on the latest news and rumors from around the hockey world.

In this weeks edition, we’ll be discussing potential offseason blockbuster trades, players who raised their stock at the IIHF World Championships, an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs & much more.

NHL Weekly Roundup: On Potential Offseason Moves…

With less than a month left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, speculation concerning potential moves made in the summer are only getting bigger.

Jan 14, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) controls the puck in front of New York Islanders defenseman Brian Strait (37) during the third period at Barclays Center. The Islanders defeated the Rangers 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

According to Sportsnet, New York Rangers star winger Rick Nash could be available for trade this offseason. With another early round exit, GM Jeff Gorton could be looking to get rid of cap (Nash fits that bill; he has a cap hit of $8.5M) and add younger pieces. Nash still has value at 31 years old and put up a respectable (but worst of his career) 36 points in 60 games this year after scoring 41 goals in 2014-15.

A potential destination for Nash, according to The Hockey News? The Colorado Avalanche. With pending RFA Tyson Barrie likely going to be traded, is a Barrie-for-Nash swap in place? It has been said the Avalanche will have trouble re-signing trade deadline addition Mikkel Boedker, so Nash could offer some veteran experience and scoring depth.

May 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) against the San Jose Sharks in game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoff at Scottrade Center. The Sharks won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Another possible trade making waves? Kevin Shattenkirk to the Bruins. It’s well-known GM Don Sweeney is on the lookout for puck-moving defenders, and there aren’t too many better who are available.

The Bruins have the pieces to make a deal happen, with both San Jose and their 1st round picks. Another thought that crossed my mind is the availability of Alexander Khokhlachev. It was reported that ‘Koko’ is expected to sign in the KHL this summer, but would an opportunity to play with Vladimir Tarasenko change his mind?

There’s even more talk about this offseason, and that concerns pending free agents who have been in formed they will not return for 2016-17, or have not started contract talks . Other potential players on the move include…

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