TRADE WATCH LIST 2025

As of January 7, 2025 | 7:00pm ET

The 2024-25 NHL Trade Deadline arrives on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 3pm ET.

As we do every season, TFP has outlined some of the top names reportedly available according to various media reports and our own league-wide sources. Last season, 25 players were dealt. In 2023, 42 names came off the board. In 2022, 27 players moved.

This page will be updated frequently 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.

NOTE: Teams linked to players are based off various media reports and internal sources.

1. J.T. Miller / Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks continue to listen on both Miller and Pettersson, as of the date of this list, and until they’re pulled from the trade block, they will co-manage the No.1 slot on our Trade Watch List. If a move is made, we only expect one to move - right now, anyway. But Vancouver is not rushing into any decision and will take its time before pulling the trigger on any trade, if they find a deal they deem acceptable.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Buffalo, Carolina, NY Rangers, Detroit, Minnesota, Boston

2. Brock Nelson, C - New York Islanders

Nelson is eligible to become a UFA this July and at the time of this list, contract talks between the Isles and Nelson’s camp are believed to be considered minimal. If the Islanders continue to dip farther from playoff contention, they will discuss trade options involving Nelson and the price tag is believed to include a first-round draft pick, as reported.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Minnesota, Dallas, Boston, Toronto

3. Mikael Granlund, C - San Jose Sharks

Granlund and the Sharks are expected to begin discussions about his future and gauge whether a contract extension is in the cards. Given his performance and San Jose’s rebuild, he may be more likely considered a prime trade candidate ahead of the deadline. Of note, the Sharks cannot retain on another contract this season.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

TBD

4. Ivan Provorov, LD/RD - Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets are still in the thick of a tight wildcard race in the East, and Provorov has enjoyed his time in Columbus. He’s a pending UFA, though, and with several teams looking to bolster their blueline by the deadline, the Jackets could strike while the iron’s hot and move him for a solid package.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Ottawa, Vancouver, Dallas, Florida

5. Yanni Gourde, C - Seattle Kraken

The Kraken would like to sign Gourde to an extension, but failing to do so is likely to result in Seattle trading him ahead of the deadline. He can be a UFA this summer and teams will certainly be poking around on his availability.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Washington, Toronto, Tampa Bay, Vegas

6. Mika Zibanejad, C - New York Rangers

As TFP’s David Pagnotta first reported, word around the League says Zibanejad would be willing to waive his NMC for the right environment. A move is not guaranteed, and attempts to package him in a deal with Vancouver apparently fell through, but the Rangers are exploring their options.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

TBD

7. Dylan Cozens, C - Buffalo Sabres

Cozens is in the second year of a seven-year contract and the Sabres have been testing the waters on him, making him available. Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams is open to trading him, but it seems like if a move happens, it will come in the form of a multi-player blockbuster.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Vancouver, Carolina, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville

8. Jake Evans, C - Montreal Canadiens

Evans is having a career-year, to date, and has a very attractive cap hit. He will be due for a hefty raise if he keeps up his production at both ends of the ice and will be highly coveted ahead of the deadline. The Habs are interested in signing him to a new deal, though, and talks are believed to be underway, but they’ll also listen to see if a team blows them out of the water with a big offer.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Los Angeles

9. John Gibson, G - Anaheim Ducks

It’s not a Trade Watch List without John Gibson, who finds himself the highest he’s ever been on this list. He has two more years left on his contract after this season. The Ducks are willing to listen and retain part of his contract, but they aren’t just going to give him away.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Carolina, Edmonton

10. Marcus Pettersson, LD - Pittsburgh Penguins

Even with the team’s surge up the ranks, getting back into the playoff conversation, they seemed poised to move Pettersson this season. He will be among the top defencemen available and should command a solid return.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Vancouver, Edmonton, Dallas

11. K’Andre Miller, LD - New York Rangers

The Rangers are listening on everyone and are willing to package players up in the right deals. Miller’s name has been out there, as a result. He’s set to become an RFA, with arbitration rights, this summer.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

12. Kyle Palmieri, LW - New York Islanders

Like Nelson, Palmieri could be on the move if the Islanders are out of the mix by the deadline. The team needs to recoup draft capital and young assets and moving him and Nelson will help collect some of those pieces. He owns a 16-team no-trade list, though, and will have a big say in where he ends up, if dealt.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

13. Brandon Tanev, LW/RW - Seattle Kraken

Tanev may not be as shocked to be moved as he appears in his headshots every season. He’s playing on an expiring contract and while a fan favourite, the Kraken will explore the trade market if they can’t get him signed to an extension.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

14. Brian Dumoulin, LD - Anaheim Ducks

Teams looking for a stay-at-home defender will be calling the Ducks about Dumoulin, who won two Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Winnipeg, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Edmonton

15. Scott Laughton, C - Philadelphia Flyers

Teams view Laughton and his $3M cap hit as an attractive asset to pursue ahead of the deadline. As we’ve reported, the Flyers aren’t eager to trade him but they are willing to take calls. The asking price includes a first-round pick.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Toronto, Los Angeles, Tampa Bay

16. Ryan Lindgren, LD - New York Rangers

Lindgren is in the final year of his contract and is eligible to become a UFA this July. He’s not expected to sign a new deal with the Rangers and the likelihood he’s dealt by the deadline is considered high.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Winnipeg

17. Taylor Hall, LW - Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago will have to eat about half of his contract, but Hall is on the trade block and Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson is exploring his options. Hall hasn’t had the best of seasons, but he’s picked up his game of late and that will catch the attention of contenders.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

TBD

18. Rasmus Ristolainen, LD/RD - Philadelphia Flyers

Philly isn’t itching to trade Ristolainen, and with two more years left on his contract, they don’t have to do anything this season. But GM Danny Briere is willing to listen, and Ristolainen has improved his game over the last two seasons.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Edmonton, Dallas, Vancouver, Winnipeg

19. Chris Kreider, LW - New York Rangers

The Rangers won’t shy away from inquiries, even though it seems an in-season trade may prove to be too difficult. Still, he’s available if the right deal comes across Chris Drury’s desk.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

TBD

20. Gustav Nyquist, RW/C - Nashville Predators

The Predators do not have many pieces to sell off ahead of the deadline, but Nyquist is one of the few on an expiring contract in Nashville. He’s a prime candidate to be moved, and the Preds have one retention slot remaining and could eat some of his deal to help facilitate a trade.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

TBD

21. David Savard, RD - Montreal Canadiens

With so many young defencemen in the system, Montreal can move Savard and fill his spot relatively quickly. He’s a strong, stay-at-home defenceman and was added by Tampa during their 2021 Cup run — other contenders will come calling to deepen their blueline.

Teams reportedly Linked:

Edmonton, Vancouver

22. Rasmus Andersson, RD - Calgary Flames

With another year on his contract after this season, Andersson’s an attractive piece for a top contender looking to add top their top-four. He has a 6-team no-trade list and has some say in where he ends up, but if Calgary pursues this, they could secure a solid package for him.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Dallas, Ottawa, Tampa Bay

23. Brandon Saad, LW - St. Louis Blues

Saad owns a full no-trade clause, but he has been open to a change of scenery, which is why his name started to float around the rumour mill in December. He has one more year on his contract after this season.

Teams reportedly Linked:

TBD

24. Nick Robertson, LW - Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs want to upgrade their mid-six and have continued to dangle Robertson as trade bait. He could be packaged up in a move for an upgrade as Toronto has its sights set on chasing a Stanley Cup.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

Dallas, Seattle

25. Christian Dvorak, LW/C - Montreal Canadiens

If the Habs can find the right deal, they will consider moving Dvorak ahead of the deadline - even as they chase a playoff spot. He’s a UFA in July, but given his cap hit, Montreal may need to get creative if they want to move him.

Teams Reportedly Linked:

TBD