As NHL teams approach the quarter mark of the season, general managers are starting to assess their rosters and identify potential areas of improvement. This typically leads to an increase in trade talks, even though significant trade activity in the NHL usually doesn’t occur until the new year.
The first edition of the Big Board has been released, featuring players who could be potential trade targets. Among the featured players is Noah Hanifin, a defenseman in his prime playing on a cap-friendly contract, making him an attractive option for teams looking to make a postseason push. Another player is Sean Monahan, a versatile forward whose production has decreased but remains strong in various aspects of the game.
Other players highlighted on the Big Board include defenseman Chris Tanev, defenseman Nikita Zadorov, defenseman Brennan Walker, defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, and goaltenders Jake Allen and Samuel Montembeault. Also featured are center Morgan Frost, defenseman Tony DeAngelo, and defenseman Andrew Peeke.
With trade deadline still a few months away, these players still have some time to make an impact and potentially influence their trade value as the season progresses. General managers will be keeping a close eye on these players as they consider potential roster adjustments.
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