Flames, Canucks, and the Growing Seller Crowd<\/p>\n
According to David Pagnotta, teams like San Jose, St. Louis, Nashville, and Vancouver have largely accepted where they sit in the standings and are open for business. <\/p>\n
Calgary isn\u2019t fully there yet, but all signs continue to point toward defenseman Rasmus Andersson<\/a> being dealt. Elliotte Friedman reported there is a clear gap between Andersson\u2019s contract expectations and what the Flames are willing to offer. Unless that changes, a trade feels inevitable.<\/p>\n Dallas, Vegas, Toronto, and even Los Angeles have all been linked to Andersson at various points. Pagnotta also floated a hypothetical where the Stars could dream up a package for both Andersson and Blake Coleman<\/a>. That would be a big swing. <\/p>\n In Vancouver, most insiders aren\u2019t expecting movement on Jake DeBrusk<\/a> (who was recently scratched). Still, Kiefer Sherwood<\/a> remains a name to watch \u2014 and the Canucks have shown they can move quickly when motivated.<\/p>\n Oilers, Cap Space, and Andrew Mangiapane<\/p>\n Andrew Mangiapane continues to surface as a notable trade candidate, with the Edmonton Oilers openly shopping the winger. Reports say this isn\u2019t about maximizing return \u2014 it\u2019s about clearing cap space. The Oilers don\u2019t want to have to add a sweetener to get this deal done. <\/p>\n Mangiapane has a full no-trade clause but is reportedly open to waiving it for the right contender, prioritizing fit and an opportunity to play over where he ultimately goes. <\/p>\n That cap flexibility is increasingly important for the Oilers, who will be looking at adding a forward if one of Ike Howard or Quinn Hutson<\/a> doesn\u2019t wind up being a solution for them. Edmonton\u2019s approach has been transparent: give players an opportunity, and if it doesn\u2019t work, seek help. When it comes to free agency swings, it\u2019s being reported that Andrew Mangiapane knew when he signed that if it didn\u2019t work out, the Oilers would try to make sure he landed somewhere else. That honesty may help facilitate a deal, but finding a team willing to absorb the contract won\u2019t be easy.<\/p>\n Panthers, Barkov LTIR, and Aggressive Buyers<\/p>\n The Florida Panthers are another team to monitor closely. Despite having Aleksander Barkov<\/a> and Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> on LTIR, they have yet to spend or even commit that cap space. Tkachuk is getting close to a return and Barkov was on the ice, though he\u2019s not close to ready. <\/p>\n Seravalli expects that GM Bill Zito, who has consistently been one of the league\u2019s most aggressive executives, will stay aggressive. With the Panthers firmly in win-now mode, a move feels more like a \u201cwhen\u201d than an \u201cif.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere, the Blackhawks may surprise by adding rather than subtracting. Seravalli suggested Chicago could look to quietly bolster its lineup rather than make a splash. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Seattle is thought to be future-focused and open to moving veterans if it helps long-term success, even if the Kraken remain near the wild-card picture.<\/p>\n Contracts, Extensions, and Olympic Timing<\/p>\n Contract talks are also shaping the rumor landscape. Alex Tuch<\/a>\u2019s next deal is expected to land in the eight-year, $10-plus million AAV range, comparable to Adrian Kempe<\/a>\u2019s contract. The Sabres might be forced to move him, and the Rangers have popped up as a possible option.<\/p>\n![\"Andrew](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Andrew-Mangiapane-Oilers-practice.jpg\")
Andrew Mangiapane at Oilers practice. Photo by Jim Parsons<\/p>\n
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