The NHL’s roster freeze for 2024-25 kicked in final night time. GMs: put your pencils down. Though no trades may be made till the freeze lifts on Dec. 27, that won’t cease groups from having discussions to enhance their rosters.
Some actual doozies have occurred over the previous couple of weeks: Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Cam Fowler and Mackenzie Blackwood all have new addresses. The ESPN Large Board options some massive names this season, and whereas we do not anticipate the likes of Mitch Marner or Mikko Rantanen to be moved, may Chris Kreider be traded if the New York Rangers proceed their free fall?
As a substitute of speculating on which gamers may be moved, let’s have some enjoyable. groups across the league, from contenders to tank commanders, let’s discover some new properties for gamers with trades that might make some sense, or have percolated within the rumor mill already.