"It's amazing how many teams are telling me in the last 24 hours how important the next few games are through the weekend before firming up deadline plans. Not a lot of leeway there."
"The Edmonton Oilers are seeking a legitimate number four puck-moving defenseman. The overall feeling here is that Edmonton has discovered that Jake Walman isn't that guy, and that the pairing leaks too many chances against. If the coach can have Walman on the third pair on his proper side, they're better off."
"Recent reports suggest that Nazem Kadri wants out of Calgary as the March 6 trade deadline nears. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, Calgary is actively testing the market, and Kadri's stance has shifted from being open to a move to actively seeking one."
The NHL trade deadline approaches with several notable developments across the league. The Edmonton Oilers are actively searching for a legitimate number-four defenseman to pair with Darnell Nurse, having determined that Jake Walman is not the right fit for that role. To facilitate trades, Edmonton must clear cap space by moving Andrew Mangiapane within the next few days. Nazem Kadri has informed the Calgary Flames of his desire to be traded, shifting from openness to actively seeking a move as the March 6 deadline nears. Sidney Crosby faces a four-week absence, and the Vancouver Canucks field inquiries regarding Elias Pettersson's availability. Teams are emphasizing the importance of games through the weekend before finalizing their deadline strategies.
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