SUMMER TRADE WATCH 2022
TOP 35

aS OF July 16, 2022 | 3:40pm ET

The off-season trade watch got off to a solid start with Montreal trading Shea Weber to Vegas and Kevin Fiala, who was going to debut as No.2 on our list, being traded by Minnesota to Los Angeles before we had a chance to unveil this list.

As we do every year, both in the off-season and ahead of the Trade Deadline, TFP has outlined some of the top names rumoured to be available according to various media reports and our own league-wide sources.

Omitted from the list are pending Unrestricted Free Agents, such as Filip Forsberg, as they are on expiring contracts.

This page will be updated regularly and TFP's panel of experts will outline each player's value. Some players may climb or fall off the list, while others may be added. Teams linked to players with reported interest will also be added and adjusted as more information becomes available.

NOTE: Teams linked to players are in no particular order.

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11. Travis Konecny, LW/RW - Philadelphia Flyers

Teams continue to speak with the Flyers about Konecny, who has three years left on his contract. Philadelphia is open to moving him in a ‘hockey trade’ that will see talent move for talent, but the team does not appear interested in moving him for future assets. With a light free agent crop this year, teams could circle back and step up to try to acquire him from the Flyers.

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TBD

12. John Marino, RD - Pittsburgh Penguins

Traded to New Jersey

The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to move either Marino or Pettersson, which is why both are on our list. Marino comes with a $4.4M cap hit and is signed for the next five seasons. There is interest, and it seems like a matter of when, not if, he’ll be moved.

Linked To:

Vancouver, Ottawa, New Jersey, Dallas

13. Brent Burns, RD - San Jose Sharks

Traded to Carolina

Sharks GM Mike Grier said if Burns wants to move to a contender and go after a Stanley Cup, he would try to accommodate him. So far, that discussion hasn’t taken place (at the time of this update), but it allows us to now place Burns on this list, as we know the Sharks are looking to somehow free up some cap space and plan on retooling some of their roster.

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Dallas, Carolina

14. Alex Killorn, LW - Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning don’t want to move Killorn, and after shipping Ryan McDonagh to Nashville, they might not have to, but if they want to keep the rest of their team together, ‘Killer’ might be another odd man out. He has one-year to go on his contract ($4.45M cap hit) and owns a 16-team no-trade list. He really wants to stay in Tampa, but it may take some more genius work by GM Julien BriseBois and his staff to keep Killorn, Ondrej Palat (UFA) and Jan Rutta (UFA) on the Bolts.

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TBD

15. Max Pacioretty, LW - Vegas Golden Knights

Traded to Carolina

The Golden Knights are trying to free up some additional salary cap space and Pacioretty’s name has been floating around for the last few days, at the time of this update. He has one-year left on his contract and owns a 10-team no-trade list.

Linked To:

NY Islanders, Carolina

16. Mackenzie Weegar, RD/LD - Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers are going to be in cap trouble in summer 2023 and with a Jonathan Huberdeau extension in the offing, a new deal for Weegar might not be in the cards. He has one-year left on his contract and teams have called Florida about his availability.

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Ottawa, Dallas

17. Josh Bailey, RW/LW - New York Islanders

Like Varlamov, moving Bailey would primarily be a cost-related deal for the Islanders. Bailey has two-years left on his contract at a $5 million cap hit. He could end up being the odd-man out if the Isles can’t find a way to bolster their roster and remain cap compliant.

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Arizona, Seattle

18. Alec Martinez, LD - Vegas Golden Knights

Another team trying to clear cap space is Vegas and Martinez could be on the outs. He has a 16-team no-trade list that turns into a 12-team no-trade list on July 13, so he has some say in where he may potentially end up, if dealt. The addition to Shea Weber doesn’t help Vegas out fully and more cap-clearing moves will be needed.

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TBD

19. Patric Hornqvist, RW - Florida Panthers

The Panthers are trying to free up some cap space and moving Hornqvist and his $5.3 million cap hit would help. He owns an eight-team no-trade list, so he has some say. Panthers GM Bill Zito is exploring his options and moving Hornqvist could be on the horizon.

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Seattle

20. Tyler Myers, RD - Vancouver Canucks

Myers’ name was floating around the rumour mill ahead of the trade deadline as Vancouver was believed to be testing the market to gauge interest. Now, as his full no-trade clause shifts to a 10-team no-trade list, the Canucks are expected to explore their options as they look to retool their roster.

Linked To:

Ottawa

21. Christian Dvorak, C - Montreal Canadiens

Teams have been calling about Dvorak since before the trade deadline and there appears to be a continued level of interest from some teams. The Habs may wait until after the first day of the NHL Draft to make a move, if they receive a strong-enough offer.

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TBD

22. Pierre-Luc Dubois, C - Winnipeg Jets

The Jets have been quietly exploring their options for Dubois after the team was informed he plans on testing the free agent waters as a UFA in July 2024. Winnipeg would love to keep him long-term, but unless he has a change of heart, his future as a Jet might be short.

linked to:

NY Rangers, Montreal

23. Pavel Zacha, C/LW - New Jersey Devils

Traded to Boston

Zacha is a pending restricted free agent. His time in New Jersey might be running out, primarily due to the team’s depth up the middle. The Devils explored some options during the season and trade talks are expected to pick up around/leading up to the NHL Draft.

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TBD

24. Anthony Beauvillier, LW/RW - New York Islanders

The Islanders are looking for a top-tier forward and packaging Beauvillier could help them land one. His name is floating around NHL circles and with two years left on his contract, it’s possible he could be dealt if the right deal presented itself.

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Montreal, Anaheim, Dallas, Seattle

25. Alex Kerfoot, C/LW - Toronto Maple Leafs

Kerfoot has a 10-team no-trade list that kicks in July 13. It will be the last year of his current contract and his $1.95M bonus was paid out on July 1, which means he’s due $750,000 in salary the rest of the 2022-23 season. Financially, it could fit for a club, though his cap hit remains $3.5M. As the Leafs maneuver their off-season, Kerfoot could be a casualty of their cap situation.

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TBD

26. Connor Brown, RW/LW - Ottawa Senators

Traded to Washington

Brown has informed the Senators that he wants to test the free agent market in 2023, when his contract expires. Ottawa will listen to offers as they try to retool and add pieces to their roster.

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TBD

27. Jake Allen, G - Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens are listening on Allen, but the price tag is believed to be pretty high. Teams are looking for goalie options and the Habs have one, but prefer to keep him unless another team ‘overpays’ for his services.

Linked To:

Edmonton, Toronto, Washington

28. Gabe Vilardi, RW/C - Los Angeles Kings

The Kings checked off one item on their “off-season to-do list” by landing Kevin Fiala from Minnesota. Next on the agenda is finding a top left-shot defenceman and some teams have expressed interest in Vilardi as part of a package. Drafted 11th overall in 2017, Vilardi still has solid value and he could be a main piece to another big LA trade.

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Arizona, Philadelphia, Chicago

29. Mike Hoffman, RW/LW - Montreal Canadiens

The Habs are still looking to tinker with their roster and Hoffman’s name has popped up around the league, which could be a result of the team landing Evgenii Dadonov from Vegas. He has two-years left on his contract and for contenders looking for a sniper and powerplay specialist, Hoffman could be their guy.

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TBD

30. Max Comtois, LW - Anaheim Ducks

The Ducks made it known they were willing to take calls on Comtois during the season and all indications are that hasn’t changed. At 23, with one-year left on his contract, Comtois is controllable and a change of scenery could do him wonders.

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TBD

31. James van Riemsdyk, LW/RW - Philadelphia Flyers

JVR could be another casualty of the salary cap, this time in Philadelphia, as the Flyers are trying to shed some dollars and generate extra cap flexibility as GM Chuck Fletcher is expected to be quite active this summer. JVR has a $7 million cap hit and it might take a sweetener to get a deal done.

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Seattle, Arizona, Buffalo

32. Justin Holl, RD - Toronto Maple Leafs

Holl seems to be the odd-man out in Toronto, as the Leafs look to create extra cap space and have a deeper blueline that might not have room for him. Holl has one-year ($2M cap hit) left on his contract and could be a solid third-pair add for a team.

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TBD

33. Tanner Pearson, LW - Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks are listening on Pearson, who has a limited no-trade clause. They’re trying to shake up their roster even more this off-season and trading Pearson is an option for them.

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TBD

34. Semyon Varlamov, G - New York Islanders

The Islanders want to free up cap space and moving Varlamov would help. He has one-year left at a $5 million cap hit and owns a 16-team no-trade list. With Ilya Sorokin locked into the No.1 role on the Island, moving Varlamov could not only help cap wise, but it would generate a decent return.

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Washington

35. Adam Henrique, C/RW - Anaheim Ducks

There has been some chatter surrounding Henrique’s future in Anaheim. He has two-years left on his contract, owns a 10-team no-trade list and had a rebound season in 2021-22. Would the Ducks be willing to retain part of his $5.5M cap hit?

Linked To:

NY Rangers, Boston

OFF THE BOARD EARLY

2. Kevin Fiala, LW - Minnesota Wild

Traded to Los Angeles

The Wild are set on trading Fiala due to their salary cap issues — he’s simply priced himself out of what Minnesota can afford. Wild GM Bill Guerin has plenty of options and has escalated trade talks of late. Fiala is likely to be on the move before the NHL Draft; something to keep an eye on.

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New Jersey, Los Angeles, Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Philadelphia

2. Alex DeBrincat, LW - Chicago Blackhawks

Traded to Ottawa

The Blackhawks are actively engaged in trade calls involving DeBrincat, and several teams continue to expressed interest. However, the very hefty price tag of 3 to 4 assets is significant. Still, teams are hoping a package of top young NHL talent and a first round pick will persuade Chicago into making a move. DeBrincat has one more year left on his contract before he becomes a restricted free agent.

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New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Ottawa, NY Islanders, Seattle

7. Ryan McDonagh, LD - Tampa Bay Lightning

Traded to Nashville

The Bolts are trying to create cap space to keep the bulk of their team together, and that sadly means someone has to fall on the grenade. In this case, it seems like McDonagh is that guy. Tampa and McDonagh’s camp are working together to try to find him a new home, which, if achieved, would presumably free the Lightning of his $6.75 million cap hit. Something to watch.

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St. Louis

11. Tony DeAngelo, RD - Carolina Hurricanes

Traded to Philadelphia

DeAngelo is set to become a restricted free agent on July 13. The Hurricanes would like to keep him after the season he just had, but they have also given DeAngelo’s camp permission to speak with other teams and see if he can get a better deal elsewhere, assuming he’d want to leave the ‘Canes for that club. It’s up in the air right now, but if he commands a big contract, Carolina might walk away and move him.

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TBD

22. Matt Murray, G - Ottawa Senators

Traded to Toronto

Murray already nixed a trade to Buffalo, but is open to other options. The Senators are trying to trade him but will need to retain some money on his contract. He has two-years left on his contract at a $6.25M cap hit and it might take more creativity (a third team?) to get a deal done.

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Toronto, Edmonton

25. Alexandar Georgiev, G - New York Rangers

Traded to Colorado

The Rangers will be upping their efforts to move Georgiev, who is set to become a restricted free agent on July 13. It’s no secret the net in the Big Apple belongs to Igor Shesterkin. Georgiev understands that, but he still prefers a change of scenery - somewhere that will give him a shot to become a No.1

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TBD

26. Cam Talbot, G - Minnesota Wild

Traded to Ottawa

With Marc-Andre Fleury back in Minnesota, teams may be exploring the price tag on Talbot, whom the Wild say they like and want to hold on to. We’ll see if a team steps up for him if they miss out on other options.

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TBD

31. Vitek Vanecek, G - Washington Capitals

Traded to New Jersey

The Capitals are looking to get better between the pipes and could package one of Ilya Samsonov or Vanecek in a deal for a proven No.1 goalie. Both Samsonov and Vanecek are pending restricted free agents are are controllable.

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TBD