1. Elias Lindholm, C - Calgary Flames

Unless Lindholm changes his contract demands or the Flames decide to accept a $9M+ AAV on a long-term deal, an extension is unlikely and Calgary GM Craig Conroy will try to maximize a return for the top forward in the trade market.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Colorado, Boston, Winnipeg, Carolina, Washington

2. Noah Hanifin, LD - Calgary Flames

Hanifin held off signing an eight-year extension with Calgary at the start of the season worth a reported $7.5M per season. The Flames reapproached him recently, but no deal yet. Teams know what he wants long-term, which might not help trade negotiations from Calgary’s perspective, but if the Flames can’t convince him to stay, they’ll look to move him.

Teams reportedly Linked:

New Jersey, Arizona, Boston

3. Colton Parayko, RD - St. Louis Blues

Blues GM Doug Armstrong isn’t afraid to make bold moves and Parayko’s name swirled around the trade winds this time last year leading up to the trade deadline. Parayko has a full NTC and six more years left on his contract. It’ll take a big deal, and his approval, to make something happen, but word is the Blues will be exploring their options.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Calgary

4. Chris Tanev, RD - Calgary Flames

Tanev can become a UFA this summer and is another player the Flames may have to move instead of risk losing for nothing in July. There has already been plenty of interest and that will increase in the weeks leading up to the deadline.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Toronto, New Jersey, Vancouver, Tampa Bay

5. Adam Henrique, C/LW - Anaheim Ducks

Henrique’s name is no stranger to the Trade Watch List. He’s now in the final year of his contract and is a leading candidate to be moved this season. Teams looking for a versatile forward to add to their mid-six will be calling.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Colorado, Nashville, Carolina, Winnipeg, New Jersey

6. Jakob Chychrun, LD - Ottawa Senators

It wouldn’t be a trade deadline without Chychrun on the Trade Watch List. Only now, he’s in Ottawa, and as TFP’s David Pagnotta reported on Monday, the Senators are listening and willing to consider trading him.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Washington, Calgary, Los Angeles

7. Anthony Duclair, RW - San Jose Sharks

Duclair is one of four pending UFA forwards on San Jose’s roster that will attract trade interest between now and the deadline. He has a solid cap hit and helped the Florida Panthers reach the Stanley Cup Final last season.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

8. Sean Monahan, C/RW - Montreal Canadiens

Monahan rejoined the Habs prior to this season in hopes of rebounding and rejuvenating his game. Montreal explored re-signing him, but are moving ahead with an off-season promise to move him to a contender. He’s a UFA this summer and has drawn interest from teams in need of help up the middle.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Colorado, Winnipeg, NY Rangers

9. Mike Hoffman, RW - San Jose Sharks

Like Duclair, Hoffman will draw interest from teams trying to acquire secondary scoring for a playoff run. With a larger cap hit, though, San Jose might need to retain part of his contract or take back a contract to facilitate a trade.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

10. Jake Allen, G - Montreal Canadiens

Allen has another year left on his contract and has a seven-team no-trade list. The Canadiens aren’t itching to move him, but are definitely open to it if a team is willing to pay the price.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Carolina, Edmonton, New Jersey

11. Ilya Lyubushkin, RD - Anaheim Ducks

Lyubushkin is an affordable third-pair defenceman for contenders that want a player with some bite. He is expected to be moved by the deadline.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Toronto, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay

12. Elvis Merzlikins, G - Columbus Blue Jackets

Reports surfaced in December that Merzlikins and the Blue Jackets could be heading for a divorce. He has since confirmed the mutual desire to explore a move. He has a 10-team no-trade list and three more years left on his contract, and a change of scenery could see him reach the potential many a few years ago believed he could hit.

Teams reportedly Linked:

New Jersey

13. Frank Vatrano, RW - Anaheim Ducks

Vatrano will draw interest from contenders looking for more goal-scoring. He is on pace for a career-year offensively and is signed through the 2024-25 campaign. His price tag will be high and the Ducks are in no rush to move him, but teams will continue to call.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

14. Sean Walker, RD/LD - Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers had interest in keeping Walker beyond this season, but the acquisition of Jamie Drysdale gives them too many bodies on the right side. Walker, who can become a UFA this July, may be an attractive piece to a Cup contender - even with the Flyers in the middle of the playoffs chase.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Toronto, Edmonton

15. David Savard, RD - Montreal Canadiens

For teams looking to add a strong, reliable defender to their blueline, Savard checks a lot of boxes. He has another year left on his contract and could bolster a Cup contender’s blueline for two runs.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

16. John Gibson, G - Anaheim Ducks

Here we go, again. Gibson’s name is out there for another trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean he’ll get moved. He has some no-trade protection with a 10-team no-trade list, and three more years left on his contract.

Teams reportedly Linked:

New Jersey, Carolina

17. Alexander Barabanov, LW - San Jose Sharks

The Sharks like Barabanov, who is eligible to become a UFA in July, but will his contract ask be too high for their liking? If that is the case, he will be made available to contenders looking to strengthen their middle-six.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

18. Vladimir Taranseko, RW - Ottawa Senators

Tarasenko has a full no-trade clause and will have a say in where he ends up, if dealt. The season in Ottawa hasn’t gone according to plan, and chasing another Stanley Cup on a top contender will likely be intriguing to him. The Sens will also likely retain on part of his $5M contract.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

19. Tyson Barrie, RD - Nashville Predators

Barrie wants a change of scenery and the Predators are willing to give it to him, but Nashville is not interested in retaining any of his contract in a trade. Moving Barrie could be part of a larger deal unless the Preds change their financial position.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

20. Victor Olofsson, RW/LW - Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres haven’t thrown in the towel on the season just yet, but if/when they do, Olofsson will be a prime trade candidate leading up to the deadline.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

21. Anthony Mantha, LW - Washington Capitals

The Capitals have been trying to move Mantha since last season. His goal-scoring game has come alive, but his $5.7M cap hit has kept teams away. He’s in the final year of his contract and does not own any no-trade protection.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

22. Anthony DeAngelo, LD - Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina has been shopping DeAngelo since the start of the season. He’s up for grabs for a team looking for a mobile defenceman with a small cap hit.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

23. Adam Boqvist, RD - Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets have been looking to move one of their blueliners since the start of the season and Boqvist seems to have the most value. He has another year on his contract and will remain controllable.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Edmonton, Calgary

24. Jonatan Berggren, LW - Detroit Red Wings

As TFP’s David Pagnotta first reported in early-December, the Red Wings have been dangling Berggren as trade bait and seem willing to move him in the right deal. His entry-level contract expires after this season.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Montreal

25. Philip Broberg, LD - Edmonton Oilers

Broberg wants an opportunity to play full time NHL minutes and he isn’t getting that right now with the Edmonton Oilers, who are willing to trade him in the right deal. Will Broberg be packaged for an upgrade, or used as a piece to take on a heavy contract?

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

Jordan Eberle, RW - Seattle Kraken

Seattle is still in the playoff race and have climbed within reach of a wildcard spot. As long as they remain in the hunt, they are unlikely to sell off pieces. But if they drop, Eberle will be a target. He’s in the final year of his contract and has a 16-team no-trade list.

Jake Guentzel, LW - Pittsburgh Penguins

As TFP’s David Pagnotta first reported, Jake Guentzel is not expected to address his expiring contract until after the season. Guentzel’s agent Ben Hankinson later confirmed that they are likely to wait to see the direction of the team. If the Penguins remain in the playoff race by the deadline, they may hold on to Guentzel and take their chances in the off-season. As of this update, the team is not engaged in trade talks.

Torey Krug, LD - St. Louis Blues

Like Parayko, Krug’s name will keep surfacing leading up to the trade deadline. He has a full no-trade clause, which he used to prevent a move to Philadelphia last summer. But will the Blues try to apply more pressure again this year in hopes of shaking up their roster? We shall see.

Jacob Markstrom, C - Calgary Flames

Teams have called and the Flames are willing to listen, but Markstrom has a full NMC and unless Calgary has an offer too good to pass up, they will not approach the veteran goalie about accepting a trade out of town. There is interest, however, and this could be a big move that shakes up the deadline if something goes down.

Trevor Zegras, C/LW - Anaheim Ducks

Zegras’ name has been floating around since the summer, according to TFP’s David Pagnotta, and the Ducks are willing to entertain calls. A move before the deadline might be far fetched, but still possible. More likely, this could be a major trade that occurs in the off-season.