Trade rumors swirl around Brock Boeser as the Vancouver Canucks appear open to parting with the forward amid stalled contract discussions. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild are expected to make trades while adhering to a strict 'penny in and penny out' strategy, with Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov anticipated to return before season's end.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are holding firm on their roster, despite interest in defenseman Ivan Provorov, and are not considering trades for veteran players. In contrast, the St. Louis Blues are not budging on their asking price for Brayden Schenn, indicating their commitment to retaining their assets as they navigate the playoff race.