The NHL’s trade deadline is Monday, and that typically is the day where the flurry of activity goes down. However, teams aren’t waiting as in the last 24 hours several big deals have already kicked off what is likely to be an active weekend. So far the recent activity has been:
- Florida sending forward Frank Vatrano to NY Rangers for a fourth round pick
- Montreal retaining 50% salary and sending defenseman Ben Chiarot to Florida for a 2023 first round pick, a college prospect and a fourth round pick
- Calgary adding Seattle forward Calle Jarnkrok at 50% salary for a second, third and seventh round pick
These are very high prices to pay.