With the league's holiday roster freeze almost over, it's a good time to start thinking about which players make sense for different teams.

NHL trade rumors for the 2026 season are already buzzing, with teams evaluating rosters and agents testing the market. Key players like Matias Maccelli, Rasmus Andersson, and Jonathan Marchessault are reportedly drawing significant interest from various franchises.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens have both been predicted to target the same Nashville Predators forward as the NHL trade deadline nears.

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The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino. The teams announced the player-for-player trade on Wednesday. Tomasino will report to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Philadelphia's American Hockey League affiliate team.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are shifting focus to the future, acquiring Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus to inject youth and upside. This move signals a departure from short-term fixes, with the team betting on Chinakhov's potential to grow into a larger role.

The Erie Otters go into the 2026 portion of their Ontario Hockey League season with a roster that differs from its 2025 start.

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The Edmonton Oilers have also rocked the NHL trade and waiver scene by putting forward David Tomasek and Noah Philp on waivers. Tomasek will likely have his contract terminated, and Philp will still be able to be taken by another team.