#trade-deadline

#trade-deadline

On Monday, news emerged that the San Jose Sharks had placed veteran forward Jeff Skinner on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. The move was mildly surprising considering that Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract this season. As such, terminating his contract would mean leaving a fair chunk of those $3 million on the table. At the same time, it makes sense that Skinner would take this route. The Sharks will likely be looking to move him at the NHL trade deadline.

Through 49 games this season, the 6-foot-4 Laval, Quebec native has averaged 17:20 of ice-time a night, he's yet to score a goal, meanwhile has chipped in with three assists. Benoit plays a depth penalty killer role for the Maple Leafs, and isn't shy to sacrifice his body, blocking 79 shots, while landing an impressive 129 hits. Benoit doesn't have trade protection on his contract, and can be moved at will.

After the 3 p.m. deadline came and went, the Nets hadn't made a blockbuster move for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, or dealt away leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. Egor Dёmin, who scored 26 points, looks to make a move during the Nets' 118-98 blowout road loss to the Magic on Feb. 6, 2026 in Orlando. NBAE via Getty Images Other than waiving backup guard Cam Thomas, the rotation remained unchanged.

Jonathan Huberdeau's 2025-26 campaign is reportedly over. The veteran winger scored Calgary's opening goal on the power play in a 4-3 win over Edmonton, but Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman is reporting that it was Huberdeau's final game of the season. The 32-year-old now requires hip surgery and will miss the remainder of the year.

It's very possible the trade deadline just happened a day early. Darius Garland, James Harden, Jaren Jackson jr., Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Keon Ellis, Coby White, Jared McCain, Anfernee Simons, and far more have all been dealt already. Are there dominoes left to fall? The Domantas Sabonis rumours seem to be cooling, while the Toronto Raptors have already moved beneath the luxury-tax line and found a rim-rolling big (though undersized). Is Ochai Agbaji and Trayce Jackson-Davis all?

Raptors fans got a massive delight when Poeltl proved to be one of the high-impact players of last year's campaign, but even then, we saw glimpses of what's only possible when Poeltl is actually healthy. That question of his availability has been lingering around for the Raptors, and yet, they made the bold decision to lock him down with the expectation that he could be 100% for their team.

The team is officially listing the injury as patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as "runner's knee," typically consisting of swelling and pain around the kneecap. Curry first started experiencing the issue after an individual workout in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. He rested one game against the Timberwolves last Monday, but has otherwise attempted to play through it until discomfort forced him out of Friday night's 131-124 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Curry started grimacing late in the third quarter following a made floater

The pros of trading Laughton are pretty simple: you could get a good return for him. The Leafs acquired Laughton with half his salary being retained, a fourth-round draft pick in 2025, and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick at last season's trade deadline. They gave up Nikita Grebenkin and a 2027 first-round draft pick. Many, including myself, didn't like the trade when it happened, but Laughton has turned into an integral piece of this lineup.

Immanuel Quickley's up-and-down play so far this season has been immensely divisive. There are sensible cases both for and against the sharpshooting guard. His pull-up 3-point shooting provides an oasis on a team otherwise barren. But his lack of ability to access dangerous areas of the court with his dribble and create for others from the lead guard spot are both troubling and emblematic of greater issues that plague the team's offence as a whole.

The wake up on Monday morning only five points out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference - close enough that there will be potentially important games down the stretch. But, at the same time, the Blackhawks are also beginning their ascent out of their scorched earth rebuild. Young players are beginning to take over their lineup and lead the team. They're relying heavily on young players to run the power play and kill penalties. And the centerpieces of the offense are Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar.