NHL Trade Talk: The Podcast

On this episode of NHL Trade Talk: The Podcast, we start the show with blockbuster news: The Tampa Bay Lightning may be facing the loss of their biggest star.

According to multiple sources, including Elliotte Friedman, Nikita Kucherov has told both his teammates and the organization that he will not re-sign with Tampa Bay and would like to be traded. Reports say he's willing to keep playing until a trade can be finalized, but he's likely looking to be moved as soon as possible, and he holds a 10-team trade list for protection. Making $9.5 million this season, he's a pending UFA.

Also on the show, we talk about the latest developments surrounding Dylan Larkin and his decision to no longer play for the Detroit Red Wings. He's trying to rush a trade, and his agent said that Larkin is done with all of this. He feels he's been patient and doesn't want to wait.

Finally, we get into the Connor Hellebuyck trade. He lands in New Jersey, which might have come as a surprise to some given the comments from GM Sunny Mehta. Now what? Do the Devils have more up their sleeve?

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Penguins, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Jets, Flyers, Oilers, and More.

On this week's episode of NHL Trade Talk: The Podcast, the crew digs into the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and what happens when his suspension is lifted on Friday. There's also talk out of Pittsburgh and Toronto that the Penguins and Maple Leafs are looking for a trade. The Philadelphia Flyers are struggling, and who becomes the scapegoat? Finally, how good can the Oilers be with players coming back from injury, the top guys knocking it out of the park, and they're already 6-1-1?

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On this week's episode of NHL Trade Talk: The Podcast, the crew breaks down the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and his ever-changing situation with the Winnipeg Jets. The latest is that the team suspended him because he won't attend training camp. Is this getting to a point where someone has to budge? And whose side are we on?

Meanwhile, Dylan Larkin was going to attend training camp for the Detroit Red Wings, but he's suddenly injured and will miss it, as newly appointed interim GM Shawn Horcoff revealed. Should we buy into the Larkin injury, or is this just incredibly awkward timing?

Finally, Chris Kreider chose the Montreal Canadiens. How big a get is this for the Habs?

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This week, Jim, Kyle, and Vivek dive into three big stories across the NHL: the public Connor Hellebuyck trade request, Cale Makar's record-breaking new contract, and the Edmonton Oilers statement that four players will not be ready for camp because of injuries.

Oh, and we get into some PTO talk and Sam Montembeault trade rumors.

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NHL Trade Talk Podcast — Ep. 32: The NHL Offseason Leftovers

The offseason is winding down, but plenty of storylines are still unresolved. This week we dig into the leftovers that could shape training camp and beyond:

• Cutter Gauthier — Where things stand with his contract situation in Anaheim and what it means for his future with the Ducks.
• Dylan Larkin — The latest on his trade request out of Detroit, the fallout from Steve Yzerman's exit as GM, and whether a deal gets done before camp opens.
• Connor Hellebuyck — Is Winnipeg really moving on from their franchise goaltender, or does this drag out deeper into the season?
• Odd Rumors — We round out the show with some of the weirder and more speculative buzz floating around the league right now.

A packed episode covering the loose ends of a wild offseason — tune in for our full breakdown.

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We're back! The NHL Trade Talk Podcast took a hiatus, but we're back and talking all things NHL, including trades, free agency, moves and storylines from the 2026 offseason.

Jim, Kyle, and Vivek are your hosts, as we did into key NHL news, NHL trades, free agency, and share a few hot takes,

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This episode was all about the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Brooke and Jim are back to dive into the top picks, including Connor Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks, whether the Anaheim Ducks went off the board taking Leo Carlsson and what to make of Matvei Michkov falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. Did he orchestrate his way there and was it a gamble by the Flyers to take him at No. 7?

We talk about the Arizona Coyotes going off the board, the lack of trades in the first round, and some of the more emotional moments, including the consistent appreciation for former Nashville Predators' GM David Poile and the Columbus Blue Jackets making a trade so they could take Tyler Peddle.

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