As the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline approaches, a few names have been removed from the trade bait board. Nikita Zadorov went to the Vancouver Canucks early. Not long after, he was followed by Elias Lindholm. Making sure they didn’t miss out, the most recent big name moved was Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets. Still, there are plenty of big names out there.
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Let’s take a look at the top targets and predict where they will land.
Chris Tanev: Toronto Maple Leafs
While almost everyone is expecting to see Chris Tanev traded, there’s been a delay in this deal getting done. Ultimately, Toronto still seems to be the leader in the Tanev race. The Calgary Flames are holding firm on acquiring a first-round pick, and the Leafs don’t want to trade theirs. That said, they don’t have a second-rounder so they don’t have much choice. The Leafs need him arguably more than anyone and GM Brad Treliving could break under the pressure.
The other teams listed as in the mix on Tanev include the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars.
Noah Hanifin: Boston Bruins
A Boston native, Noah Hanifin has talked about signing with the Calgary Flames, but it seems more and more likely he’ll be traded before the deadline. Plenty of teams will be in the mix, including New Jersey and Tampa Bay. But, Boston has wanted Hanifin dating back to his draft year. As a pending UFA, he will likely wind up in Boston next season, so the team might just get out ahead of the rush and make a pitch for him now so they can sign him to an eight-year extension.
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Should the Flames opt to trade him, numerous teams express interest due to his versatility, offensive capabilities, and substantial ice time, averaging nearly 24 minutes this season. Boston could certainly use that kind of player. They only have three defensemen signed to contracts for the 2024-25 season.
Vladimir Tarasenko: Colorado Avalanche
Tarasenko’s name has been thrown around a lot in the past few days. Because he’s willing to be flexible and is open to moving to a contender, the Colorado Avalanche are as likely a team as any to land the productive veteran who is looking for a place to add to a contender’s offense.
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