The Seattle Kraken are currently in the wild card race, but if they fall out of playoff contention, they may consider trading some of their pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs). Players like Brandon Tanev and Yanni Gourde have attracted interest, while others such as Daniel Sprong, William Borgen, and Josh Mahura are also on the radar.

Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins have had offseason contract discussions with head coach Jim Montgomery that did not lead to an extension. Teams are actively scouting players like Trent Frederic and considering potential trades involving players from various teams, including the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators.