The NHL’s trade market is already buzzing with activity as playoff hopefuls such as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators have swung deals.
The Leafs added defenseman Jake Muzzin on Jan. 28, the Penguins brought in forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann on Feb. 1, and the Predators traded for center Brian Boyle on Wednesday.
Each move came well before the Feb. 25 trade deadline, but NBC Sports Network analyst Keith Jones still thinks plenty of more deals will be made.
“I get a real sense that it’s going to be active,” said Jones, who played 491 NHL games.