Recent insights into the NHL highlight various player situations and team strategies. J.T. Miller's trade request from the Vancouver Canucks is deemed untrue, while the Pittsburgh Penguins show interest in Nils Hoglander. The Carolina Hurricanes are patiently observing the goalie market, and the Nashville Predators are keen on retaining Jeremy Lauzon despite trade interest.

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams expressed the challenges of attracting top players, emphasizing the need to establish a playoff-contending reputation to reduce the number of players on their no-trade lists.