We are hours away from the clock striking midnight 3 p.m. for teams to finalize a trade before the NHL trade deadline.
NHL general managers have just under 15 hours in order to improve their team now or help build the franchise’s future.
It’s one of the craziest days of the hockey season, with players all of a sudden getting sent from one franchise to another. Teams that are eyeing a Stanley Cup have an opportunity to give up draft picks and prospects to get players that help the club win now, while other teams can sell of pending free agents, getting value in return for someone that was going to walk away for nothing in the summer.
The madness has already begun with a number of notable names having been moved ahead of Monday, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more deals to be made.
So buckle in folks, and let Sporting News keep you updated on all the latest rumors and trades.
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NHL trade deadline 2022: Tracking the latest news, rumors
(All times Eastern)
12:52 a.m. — The Kings and Predators swapped AHL players Frederic Allard and Brayden Burke
Kings acquire D Frederic Allard from the Predators for F Brayden Burke
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 21, 2022
12:37 a.m. — The Rangers get their depth defenseman, adding veteran Justin Braun from the Flyers for a 2023 third-round pick. New York takes on Braun’s full cap hit of $1.8 million
Justin Braun to NYR
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) March 21, 2022
Pending the official trade call, but Rangers get Justin Braun from the Flyers in exchange for a 3rd RD pick in ’23.
No salary retention.— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 21, 2022
12:31 a.m. — Alex Biega traded to the Predators from the Maple Leafs. Toronto will get future considerations
Biega to Nashville.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 21, 2022
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) March 21, 2022
12:29 a.m. — Defenseman Brett Kulak is going from one Canadian team to another, heading from the Habs to the Oilers
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 21, 2022
12:23 a.m. — There are a number of notable names that have not been moved yet, but the key word is yet. That includes Andrew Copp, Max Domi, Rickard Rakell and Phil Kessel
One of those players definitely NOT getting moved is Patrick Kane
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Players I expected to be traded today: Andrew Copp, Max Domi, Rickard Rakell, Phil Kessel.
Know there’s been some speculation, but I was told there’s zero chance Patrick Kane gets traded today.
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) March 21, 2022
12:03 a.m. — So far, it’s been quiet in Vancouver today, but there are a few forwards who could be on the move in the next few hours
Lots of curious eyes on the #Canucks forward situation as talk around Tyler Motte (UFA-to-be), Conor Garland (3 years left on deal) & Tanner Pearson (NTC, 2 years left) are ongoing. On Pearson, belief is if he’s presented with a deal to a contender, he’d likely waive.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 21, 2022
11:45 a.m. — Chicago is keeping 50% of Fleury’s salary as a part of the deal with the Wild
#Blackhawks are retaining 50% on Fleury.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 21, 2022
11:37 a.m. — Kaapo Kakhonen is headed to the Sharks with a fifth-round pick in exchange for Jacob Middleton
Kahkonen traded to San Jose in exchange for Jacob Middleton, source say. Pick involved as well https://t.co/jkg6Ya68Mt
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 21, 2022
Sharks also get a 5th RD pick from Minnesota in this deal https://t.co/LGFxwnkLdM
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 21, 2022
11:32 a.m. — Filip Forsberg, a name that was potentially on the trade block, will likely get neither extended or traded today by the Predators
Not expecting Filip Forsberg to sign today with Nashville, but word is the Predators are committed to keeping him through the rest of the season.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 21, 2022
11:14 a.m. — In lieu of the Fleury trade, the Wild are working on a separate deal involving goalie Kaapo Kahkonen
Sources say #mnwild are trading Kaapo Kahkonen in a different trade
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) March 21, 2022
11:10 a.m. — First big trade of the day, Marc-Andre Fleury is in fact on the move, heading to the Minnesota Wild
BREAKING: Hearing #Blackhawks are trading Marc-Andre Fleury to #mnwild. Sounds like conditional 2nd round pick that can become a 1st for CHI.@DailyFaceoff
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 21, 2022
11:00 a.m. — Max Domi not practicing today with the Blue Jackets. He’s a pending UFA and is expected to be dealt by Columbus by 3 p.m.
Not seeing Max Domi as #CBJ practice gets underway
— Bailey Johnson (@BaileyAJohnson_) March 21, 2022
10:51 a.m. — Kraken are sending Marcus Johansson back to the Capitals. The forward spent his first seven seasons in the NHL with Washington. Daniel Sprong is headed back the Kraken’s way
Marcus Johansson to Washington is now confirmed. Deal is done.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 21, 2022
Confirmed: Marcus Johansson to the Capitals. Daniel Sprong and draft picks are part of the deal to Seattle.
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) March 21, 2022
10:45 a.m. — The Jets are trading Bryan Little’s contract to the Coyotes. The 34-year-old has not played since Nov. 5 of the 2019-20 season. He has two years left on his contract with an AAV of just over $5.2 million
The rights to Nathan Smith were sent to Arizona has a part of the deal. The forward from Minnesota State University – Mankato finished second this season in points in college hockey
** Breaking News ** ??@NHLJets are trading Brian Little’s contract to @ArizonaCoyotes .@espn @NHLNetwork @TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/3I6C4Xpxo1
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) March 21, 2022
Per @darrendreger, WPG sending rights to unsigned collegian Nathan Smith along with Little’s contract to ARI for a fourth-round pick. Smith was not signing in WPG and eligible to be UFA this summer. https://t.co/CSdyir6iAK
— Bobby Margarita (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 21, 2022
10:15 a.m. — In a surprising move, the Bruins extended Jake DeBrusk for two years. The winger had previously requested a trade from the team in November and has maintained that request so perhaps a sign-and-trade is in the works
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 21, 2022
The Jake DeBrusk signing by BOS is very interesting. The trade request has not been rescinded. The worry about his qualifying offer/next contract is erased, however. We will see where it goes.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 21, 2022
10:05 a.m. — The Senators signed goaltender Anton Forsberg to a three-year extension, taking another potential goaltending trade target off the board
News Release: The #Sens have signed goaltender Anton Forsberg to a three-year, $8.25M (2.75M AAV), contract extension: https://t.co/HBWo5ClcgG pic.twitter.com/pukbMweezd
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 21, 2022
9:33 a.m. — John Klingberg, who had reportedly asked for a trade earlier this season, is likely staying with the Stars
Sense is still that the Dallas Stars, in a playoff race, are most likely keeping pending UFA D John Klingberg although slight window open in the event the offer is tantalizing. Most likely staying, however.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 21, 2022
8:47 a.m. — One name that has not been mentioned before in trade rumors is John Gibson, but it’s going around today. There have been few goaltenders on the trade block but he could be one of them
An interesting name floating around lately: John Gibson
Would certainly be a significant deal if it happens, but it sounds like the #FlyTogether will listen. He has a 10-team no-trade list.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 21, 2022
8:21 a.m. — Marcus Johansson, a pending free agent on the Kraken, could be traded today. He would be the sixth Kraken player moved this deadline already
Keep an eye on Marcus Johansson before the deadline. The #caps have interest in bringing back the veteran forward.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 21, 2022
7:50 a.m. — Karel Vejmelka is off the trade board, as the Coyotes have given the goaltender a three-year extension
Sounds like a 3-year contract for Karel Vejmelka.
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) March 21, 2022
7:48 a.m. — The Flyers are not expected to be active sellers, keeping Travis Konecny and Ivan Provorov. Only deal they are expected to make is to move Justin Braun
Expecting the Philadelphia Flyers to be pretty quiet outside of a deal for Justin Braun.
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) March 21, 2022
Not overly surprising given that they did their heavy lifting over the weekend.
I’m sure there are outside chances they trade Brassard and Jones, but don’t get the sense those are slam dunks.
They aren’t trading Konecny or Provorov today, either.#BringItToBroad https://t.co/31aHQSulIn
— Anthony Di Marco (@ADiMarco25) March 21, 2022
7:30 a.m. — Sounds like Andrew Cogliano will be on the move today as the Sharks shop the pending free agent forward
Let’s see if forward Andrew Cogliano finds a new home today. Pending UFA, $1M AAV. Quality veteran, help on PK.
Sharks hope to find a home on a contender for him.— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 21, 2022
5:35 a.m. — Nathan Beaulieu is headed from the Jets to the Penguins for a conditional seventh-round pick
Nate Beaulieu traded from Winnipeg to Pittsburgh for a conditional 7th.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 21, 2022
Midnight — Here’s a quick breakdown of a few of the big trades that occurred over the weekend:
- Claude Giroux trade grades: Panthers go all-in with Flyers deal ahead of 2022 NHL trade deadline
- Hampus Lindholm trade grades: Bruins pay price to solidify top four on defense
- Mark Giordano trade grades: Maple Leafs improve on defense without giving up 1st-round pick
Full list of NHL trade deadline deals
| DATE | TEAM | PLAYERS | TEAM | PLAYERS |
| March 21 | Predators | Brayden Burke (F) | Kings | Frederic Allard (D) |
| March 21 | Rangers | Justin Braun (D) | Flyers | 2023 3rd-round pick |
| March 21 | Predators | Alex Biega (D) | Maple Leafs | Future considerations |
| March 21 | Oilers | Brett Kulak (D) | Canadiens | TBD |
| March 21 | Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen (G), 5th-round pick | Wild | Jacob Middleton (D) |
| March 21 | Wild | Marc-Andre Fleury (G) | Blackhawks | 2022 conditional 2nd-round pick |
| March 21 | Capitals | Marcus Johansson (F) | Kraken | Daniel Sprong, 2022 4th-round pick, 2023 6th-round pick |
| March 21 | Coyotes | Bryan Little (F), rights to Nathan Smith (F) | Jets | 2022 4th-round pick |
| March 21 | Penguins | Nathan Beaulieu (D) | Jets | 2022 7th-round pick |
| March 20 | Jets | Mason Appleton (F) | Kraken | 2023 4th-round pick |
| March 20 | Stars | Scott Wedgewood (G) | Coyotes | 2023 4th-round pick |
| March 20 | Predators | Jeremy Lauzon (D) | Kraken | 2022 2nd-round pick |
| March 20 | Coyotes | Rights to Jack McBain (F) | Wild | 2022 3rd-round pick |
| March 20 | Lightning | Nick Paul (F) | Senators | Mathieu Joseph (F), 2024 4th-round pick |
| March 20 | Maple Leafs | Mark Giordano (D), Colin Blackwell (F) | Kraken | 2022 2nd-round pick, 2023 2nd-round pick, 2024 3rd-round pick |
| March 20 | Canucks | Travis Dermott (D) | Maple Leafs | 2022 3rd-round pick |
| March 20 | Kings | Troy Stetcher (D) | Red Wings | 2022 7th-round pick |
| March 20 | Senators | Travis Hamonic (D) | Canucks | 2022 3rd-round pick |
| March 20 | Panthers | Robert Hagg (D) | Sabres | 2022 6th-round pick |
| March 19 | Panthers | Claude Giroux (F), Connor Bunnaman (F), German Rubstov (F), 2024 5th-round pick | Flyers | Owen Tippett (F), 2024 1st-round pick, 2023 3rd-round pick |
| March 19 | Bruins | Hampus Lindholm (D), Kodie Curran (D) | Ducks | Urho Vaakanainen (D), John Moore (D), 2022 1st-round pick, 2023 2nd-round pick, 2023 2nd-round pick |
| March 19 | Wild | Nicolas Deslauriers (F) | Ducks | 2023 3rd-round pick |
| March 16 | Lightning | Brandon Hagel (F), 2022 4th-round pick, 2024 4th-round pick | Blackhawks | Boris Katchouk (F), Taylor Raddysh (F), 2023 1st-round pick and 2024 1st-round pick |
| March 16 | Flames | Calle Jarnkrok (F) | Kraken | 2022 2nd-round pick, 2023 3rd-round pick, 2024 7th-round pick |
| March 16 | Panthers | Ben Chiarot (D) | Canadiens | Ty Smilanic (F), 2023 1st-round pick, 2022 4th-round pick |
| March 16 | Rangers | Frank Vatrano (F) | Panthers | 2022 4th-round pick |
| March 15 | Avalanche | Nico Sturm (F) | Wild | Tyson Jost (F) |
| March 14 | Avalanche | Josh Manson (D) | Ducks | Drew Helleson (D), 2023 2nd-round pick |