10 Players That Will be Traded Before the NHL Trade Deadline
Grant White
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Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn is precisely the type of two-way player Stanley Cup-contending teams crave. Further, the St. Louis Blues have never been shy about trading away their top players. Inevitably, Schenn will be on the move ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.
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Ryan O'Reilly
After their busy offseason, everyone assumed the Nashville Predators would be contenders this year. Instead, they lack an identity and are floundering in the Central Division. Ryan O'Reilly could be one of the aging pieces on the move, which would be an upgrade up the middle for many teams.
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Rasmus Ristolainen
Right-shot defensemen are all the rage in the NHL, making Rasmus Ristolainen an attractive option for many teams. The Philadelphia Flyers have desperately tried to stay relevant, but it's time to tear it down and start building again. That makes Ristolainen a natural player to be on the move.
Ryan Donato
Scoring depth is everything in the playoffs, and Ryan Donato has much to offer. The Chicago Blackhawks center has 19 goals and 37 points this season and will flourish in the right circumstances.
Nick Bjugstad
Nick Bjugstad fills a desirable two-way role and typically shines in the playoffs. His $2.1 million cap hit is palatable for any playoff-bound team, and he should be skating elsewhere by the season's end.
Seth Jones
Once one of the most sought-after defensive prospects, Seth Jones's perceived value has taken a hit. That could make it hard for the Chicago Blackhawks to move on from his $9.5 million contract over the next five years. Still, some defense-needy teams should come knocking.
Trent Frederic
After years of domination, the Boston Bruins' reign atop the Atlantic Division is finally ending. Boston is on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, meaning they could be looking to reload for next season. Trent Frederic's defensive profile is well-suited for the postseason.
David Savard
The time has come for the Montreal Canadiens to move on from David Savard. Becoming an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, there will be no shortage of playoff teams interested in acquiring this right-shot defenseman's services.
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Rickard Rakell
The Pittsburgh Penguins' sell-off has already begun, and Rickard Rakell will be the next casualty. Still, only a handful of teams may be interested in his $5 million cap hit over the next three years.
Brock Nelson
The New York Islanders are trying to fight their way back into the playoff picture. But if they come up short, as anticipated, we should see them as sellers ahead of the trade deadline. That means that Brock Nelson could be finishing the season with another contender.
Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn is precisely the type of two-way player Stanley Cup-contending teams crave. Further, the St. Louis Blues have never been shy about trading away their top players. Inevitably, Schenn will be on the move ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.
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Ryan O'Reilly
After their busy offseason, everyone assumed the Nashville Predators would be contenders this year. Instead, they lack an identity and are floundering in the Central Division. Ryan O'Reilly could be one of the aging pieces on the move, which would be an upgrade up the middle for many teams.
Deke the sportsbooks and score with SportsGrid’s free NHL Picks and NHL Player Props.
