The NHL's holiday roster freeze is approaching, leading to speculation about potential trades. The New York Rangers have traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken, while the struggling Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks may also be looking to make moves.
Chicago Blackhawks' Taylor Hall has shown improvement under new coach Anders Sorensen, raising his trade value. Meanwhile, Detroit Red Wings' Cam Talbot is attracting attention from teams like the Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils.
Barry Trotz, GM of the Nashville Predators, has been active in the trade market, but there's no indication that Steven Stamkos regrets joining the team despite a slow start.