Latest NHL Trade Buzz: Kane, Boston Bruins, and More

Patrick Kane's potential move to the New York Rangers dominated headlines as the NHL trade deadline approaches. While there were reports that the Blackhawks veteran had asked to explore options to move to the Rangers, nothing was confirmed. Sources suggest that Kane is considering other options, such as the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, and Edmonton Oilers. Kane's decision will depend on whether he can recreate the same comfort and structure his family has in Chicago and whether he can be part of a team that gives him a chance to win.

In Chicago, there was interest in Captain Jonathan Toews, with the Colorado Avalanche and Seattle Kraken keeping tabs on him. However, with Toews taking time off this month to address his long COVID symptoms, a trade has become less likely. This flexibility creates an opportunity for Chicago's rebuild plan, and GM Kyle Davidson has confirmed that he is open to offers for any player on his roster, including Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty. However, the Blackhawks are not looking to trade just for the sake of it and are comfortable holding on to veterans who have been instrumental in building the team's culture.

The Boston Bruins have been the most consistent team this year, but they are still looking to add more. While they have been monitoring big names such as Timo Meier, their biggest need is a left defenseman who can play with Charlie McAvoy. They have been looking into the Jakob Chychrun situation and have had advanced talks on Columbus' Vladislav Gavrikov, but are waiting for another transaction before they can close the deal. If Gavrikov doesn't work out, they have other options lined up.

Finally, the Tampa Bay Lightning are likely to do something despite GM Julien BriseBois stating that they have no cap space to make any moves. BriseBois has managed to make a splash in the last two years despite similar statements.