NHL Trade Board: Trocheck, Kadri & Thomas Top TSN’s Rankings
The NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, with at 3 p.m. ET marking the point of no return for teams looking to bolster their rosters for a playoff push or start rebuilding. A trio of talented centres currently top the TSN Trade Board, but the landscape is fluid, and several other players are generating significant interest.
Centres Command the Market
Veteran pivots Vincent Trocheck of the Latest York Rangers and Nazem Kadri of the Calgary Flames are positioned as the most likely to be moved, occupying the top two spots on the TSN Trade Board. Following closely behind is 26-year-old St. Louis centre Robert Thomas, who was the subject of discussions with the Buffalo Sabres earlier in the week.
However, a deal sending Thomas to Buffalo appears to have stalled. According to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston, the Blues are seeking a substantial return – three to four “premium assets” – for their centre, and those talks had cooled by Tuesday morning. This high asking price underscores St. Louis’s evaluation of Thomas’s value and their willingness to hold onto him if their demands aren’t met.
Defensive Depth Also in Demand
Beyond the centres, the market for defensive assist is also active. Four right-shot defencemen are prominently featured in trade discussions: Vancouver’s Tyler Myers (ranked No. 4), St. Louis’ Colton Parayko (No. 6), Philadelphia’s Rasmus Ristolainen (No. 7), and St. Louis’ Justin Faulk (No. 8). The demand for right-handed shooting defencemen is consistently high, making these players attractive targets for contending teams looking to solidify their blue lines.
Wingers and Goaltenders Attract Attention
The trade market isn’t limited to centres and defencemen. Calgary’s Blake Coleman (No. 5), Vancouver’s Conor Garland (No. 9), and Toronto’s Bobby McMann (No. 10) are all drawing interest among teams seeking offensive upgrades.
Surprisingly, Florida Panthers star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has seen his trade value rise significantly, jumping 30 spots on the TSN Trade Board to No. 20. TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reported that the Panthers are now open to discussing trades involving the 37-year-old veteran, who is a pending unrestricted free agent with a 16-team no-trade list. This shift in stance suggests the Panthers are reassessing their playoff prospects and potentially looking to capitalize on Bobrovsky’s recent performance.
Team-Specific Focus
Several teams are particularly active in trade discussions. The Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs are well-represented on the TSN Trade Board, with multiple players potentially on the move. Vancouver has a number of players attracting attention, including Myers, Garland, Evander Kane (No. 11), Elias Pettersson (No. 18), Teddy Blueger (No. 19), Jake DeBrusk (No. 34), and David Kampf (No. 48).
Toronto also has several players potentially available, including McMann, Nicolas Roy (No. 13), Scott Laughton (No. 24), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (No. 27), Simon Benoit (No. 44), and Brandon Carlo (No. 47). The Leafs’ involvement suggests they are exploring options to address specific needs on their roster as they prepare for a playoff run.
As the deadline nears, expect increased activity and potentially some surprising moves. The combination of contending teams seeking upgrades and rebuilding teams looking to acquire future assets creates a dynamic market where anything can happen. The next 48 hours will be crucial in shaping the landscape of the NHL for the remainder of the season.