Overview

• The latest evaluations spotlight defenseman Scott Morrow as a top-four contender and winger Brett Berard for a full-time role.
• New York’s offseason moves sent Chris Kreider to the Ducks and K’Andre Miller to the Hurricanes, netting Scott Morrow and two first-round picks, and added Vladislav Gavrikov on a seven-year deal.
• ClutchPoints presents Artemi Panarin as a possible midseason trade chip given his $11.6 million expiring contract and full no-movement clause.
• Heavy outlines a trade idea to acquire Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus—who requested a move, per his agent—in exchange for Brennan Othman and a 2026 fifth-round pick.
• Further trade speculation includes Carson Soucy as a potential deadline rental, with any Mika Zibanejad deal described as difficult due to his full no-movement clause.