As the trade deadline approaches, Bill Armstrong of the Utah Hockey Club expressed confidence in the team's recent acquisitions, including John Marino and Mikhail Sergachev, as critical to their success. With a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, Armstrong emphasized the importance of maintaining team chemistry, suggesting they would only pursue trades that could significantly enhance their roster.

Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell confirmed no serious trade discussions regarding Ivan Provorov, while the St. Louis Blues' Doug Armstrong noted they were active in trade talks but chose to hold onto their key players, indicating a cautious approach to roster adjustments.