#nhl-trades

#nhl-trades

In comments to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun on Monday, Crosby's agent Pat Brisson didn't just acknowledge the "reality" of trade speculation. Brisson admitted a trade is a "possibility." "I mean, I'm answering something that ... let's put it this way, it's always a possibility, you know?" Brisson said. "It's been three years they haven't made the playoffs. It all depends on how Sid is going to be and how the team is going to do.

The NHL trade market appears to be in a state of gridlock. That's not a subjective assessment. It's the prevailing thought among league executives. A new report from James Murphy at RG Media, published on September 3, discussed the chatter among league executives as training camps loom. Anonymous league sources spoke to Murphy within the context of the NHL GM and coaches' meetings in Detroit this week.

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After being unable to agree on an extension, Mathieu Darche elected to trade Dobson while still an RFA, receiving two first-round picks and Emil Heineman in return.

The San Jose Sharks have been undergoing a transformation under GM Mike Grier, focusing on building a Stanley Cup contender while adding veterans to their defense.

The San Jose Sharks are expected to offload one of their defensemen to improve their forward corps, with several blue liners being potential trade candidates.

The Maple Leafs should leverage their cap space in the trade market this offseason, as the UFA crop is weak and better deals might arise.