The NHL's annual holiday roster freeze starts at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 19 to 12:01 a.m. ET on Dec. 28. No trades can occur during that period, meaning some general managers could scramble to make deals before then.
Three notable moves have taken place this month. On Dec. 6, the New York Rangers traded defenseman Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks. Three days later, the Colorado Avalanche sent goalie Alexandar Georgiev to the San Jose Sharks for netminder Mackenzie Blackwood. On Dec. 14, the Ducks shipped blueliner Cam Fowler to the St. Louis Blues.
Meanwhile, several noteworthy players have recently surfaced in the rumor mill.