NHL trade season has officially begun! On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.

The Penguins made a significant trade with Edmonton on Friday, Dec. 12. Pittsburgh acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and the Oilers’ 2029 second-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin (full details here).

Wyshynski highlighted Hughes’ value, citing his production since 2022 and placing him among the NHL’s best. Hughes won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman in 2024 while making two All-Star appearances in his career. The ESPN analyst outlined four possible outcomes for the Canucks as they approach the March 6 deadline.

The NHL trade deadline is March 6, 2026. Here's a way-too-early look at some of the players who might be moved before that date, from the shocking possibilities to the pending free agents to the overlooked gems who could be the difference in winning the Stanley Cup.

The Devils have Predators center Ryan O'Reilly among their trade targets. The Oilers are said to be interested in Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry.

The Nashville Predators have traded defenseman Spencer Stastney to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick in 2027.

The NHL's March 6, 2026, trade deadline is three months away. Nevertheless, speculation is already brewing over which players could be moved and which teams will be the most active in the trade market.

The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators have No. 1 goalies facing the pressure to improve quickly, while the Vancouver Canucks have quite a challenge to address.