Trade Rumors
NHL teams intensify pursuit of Artemi Panarin ahead of trade deadline
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As the 2025-26 NHL trade deadline approaches on March 6, interest in New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin has surged, with at least 10 teams reportedly in the mix to acquire the 34-year-old winger. The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers are among those aggressively pursuing him, eyeing potential contract extensions. Rangers management has signaled a retool, holding Panarin out of the lineup in anticipation of a deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, struggling in the standings, are poised to become sellers ahead of the NHL's Olympic break and the March 6 trade deadline. Reports highlight several pending unrestricted free agents and underperforming players as potential trade candidates. Management has initiated discussions, though no major deals are imminent.
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With the NHL set to pause after games on February 5 for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, teams are focusing on key matchups, trade decisions, and roster adjustments in their last games of the week. Storylines range from playoff positioning and deadline rumors to standout performances and injury recoveries across the league. This critical period could shape momentum heading into the hiatus and the March 6 trade deadline.
With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away on February 5, 2026, rumors are swirling around several star players and teams positioning for deals. Names like Ja Morant, Anthony Davis, and Michael Porter Jr. are topping trade boards as franchises evaluate their rosters amid injuries and performance slumps. Sources indicate active discussions, though no major trades have materialized since the Trae Young-CJ McCollum swap.
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The Winnipeg Jets are reportedly considering trading veteran defenseman Luke Schenn ahead of the NHL trade deadline, with interest from contending teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. At 36 years old and on an expiring contract, Schenn could be moved in the near term to bolster the Jets' future assets. Insider reports suggest a deal might happen sooner than expected amid a competitive market for depth defensemen.
The San Francisco Giants are leading the MLB second-base trade market, in deep discussions with the St. Louis Cardinals for versatile Gold Glove winner Brendan Donovan and the Chicago Cubs for Nico Hoerner, whose trade value spiked after Chicago's signing of Alex Bregman created infield surplus. Both players offer elite contact hitting and defense to address San Francisco's 27th-ranked OPS at the position last season, amid the Cardinals' rebuild and Cubs' payroll concerns.
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The Vancouver Canucks suffered a 6-3 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens, extending their losing streak to seven games and their poor run to nine losses in the last 10. General manager Patrik Allvin acknowledged the team is transitioning into a rebuild, signaling potential trades ahead of the March 6 deadline. This comes amid struggles with scoring and a last-place standing in the NHL.
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