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NHL Trade Talks Stalled Amid Team Parity and Uncertainty

1/28/2026

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Trade discussions in the NHL are slowing due to parity among teams.
The Calgary Flames are hesitant to sell and are focusing on trading Rasmus Andersson while assessing their playoff chances.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, after a coaching change, have improved but are still 10 points from a playoff spot and may trade Boone Jenner and Dmitri Voronkov if their hopes fade.
The Seattle Kraken, tied in playoff contention, are evaluating trades, including possibly moving Shane Wright for a star player.
The NHL trade deadline is set for March 6, 2026.

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Story summary

Trade discussions in the NHL are slowing due to parity among teams.
The Calgary Flames are hesitant to sell and are focusing on trading Rasmus Andersson while assessing their playoff chances.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, after a coaching change, have improved but are still 10 points from a playoff spot and may trade Boone Jenner and Dmitri Voronkov if their hopes fade.
The Seattle Kraken, tied in playoff contention, are evaluating trades, including possibly moving Shane Wright for a star player.
The NHL trade deadline is set for March 6, 2026.