On the last day of November, the NHL witnessed two notable trades involving roster players, a rarity in the salary-cap era. The Colorado Avalanche traded goaltender Justus Annunen and a draft pick to the Nashville Predators for Scott Wedgewood. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets sent David Jiricek and a pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Daemon Hunt and multiple draft selections.
As the holiday roster freeze approaches, the New York Rangers are under scrutiny, with reports suggesting they may consider offers for veterans like Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider. GM Chris Drury's discussions with these players were described as productive, but the team's cap situation complicates potential moves. Kaapo Kakko's performance has made him a valuable asset, and the Rangers are cautious about trading him.
In other trade discussions, the Philadelphia Flyers are exploring options for centers, with names like Trevor Zegras and Marco Rossi emerging as potential targets.
