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NBA Trade rumors 2025-26: Bucks want to be buyers, not sellers, to try and keep Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks are not going to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo until he forces them to. While it's been reported that his agent and the Bucks are discussing his future, Milwaukee will try to keep him and make him happy until Antetokounmpo is willing to be the bad guy and demand a trade (and he's not doing that, he's saying he would run through a wall for this team).
Which brings us to the latest reports that the Bucks are telling teams they want to be buyers, not sellers, at the trade deadline. The first report came from the well-connected Eric Nehm, who covers the Bucks for The Athletic.
League sources told The Athletic the Bucks have told teams they are looking to add to their roster in hopes of fortifying their struggling team in the week leading up to Dec. 15. That messaging could certainly change as the Feb. 5 trade deadline nears.
Then there is this via Jake Fischer at The Stein Line.
"After repeatedly telling teams that Antetokounmpo is not available and that it is not interested in fielding trade offers for him, now Milwaukee is messaging that it wants to be buyers at this deadline to try to get Giannis more help. Even with no clear return-from-injury timetable yet in place for Antetokounmpo, Jon Horst's front office continues to hold onto hope that assembling a puncher's chance contender remains viable in the wide-open Eastern Conference.
"One rival general manager I spoke to went so far as to say that the Bucks have convinced him that 'they're going big-game hunting.'"
The Bucks previously have been linked to Miami's Andrew Wiggins and the Kings' Zach LaVine.
Milwaukee has to give up something to get something, and that's where the problems begin. The biggest issue is draft picks: The Bucks have just one first-round pick they can trade at the deadline (at the NBA Draft, that number jumps to three, including drafting a player for another team and sending him there in a deal). As for players, the big names the Bucks can dangle are Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma, but there are also Ryan Rollins (who they really want to keep), Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr.
Is there any trade that can turn around a team that has gone 3-11 in its last 14 and remains without Antetokounmpo due to a calf strain? Maybe not, but the Bucks are all-in on Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led this team to a championship and is the greatest player in franchise history (we can argue about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar if you want, but at worst they are 1 and 1A). The Bucks are going to try to make Antetokounmpo happy, not trade him.
If there is a parting of the ways, it may be more likely this offseason if Antetokounmpo tells the Bucks he will not sign a contract extension, as he is heading into the final year of his current deal (then Milwaukee would have to trade him or risk losing him for nothing).
Canadiens Have Interesting Potential Target In Blue Jackets Center
The Montreal Canadiens should be on the hunt for another skilled center. There is no question that they could use an upgrade down the middle, so it would not be surprising if they landed a center by the 2026 NHL trade deadline.
When looking at potential trade candidates around the NHL, one center who could be an interesting addition to the Canadiens' roster is Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle.
The Blue Jackets are currently in a tough spot, as they have a 13-13-6 record and are at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings. They have also lost five straight games and eight out of their last 10, so they are trending in the wrong direction. If the Blue Jackets do not turn things around and end up being out of the playoff race near the deadline, that could make the pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) Coyle become available for trade later this season.
When noting that Coyle is a solid middle-six center who contributes offensively, kills penalties, and throws the body, he would have the potential to be a nice addition to a Canadiens club that needs help down the middle. When looking at Montreal's current roster, Coyle could slot in nicely as their second-line or third-line center if acquired.
In 32 games so far this season with the Blue Jackets, Coyle has posted five goals, 15 assists, 20 points, and 47 hits. He also had a big season with the Boston Bruins just back in 2023-24, as he set career highs with 25 goals, 35 assists, and 60 points in 82 games. With this, he has the potential to be a difference-maker, and the Canadiens should consider targeting him because of it.
Blues Claim Jonatan Berggren Off Waivers From Red Wings
MARYLAND NEIGHTS, Mo. -- The St. Louis Blues ever-growing list of new players continues to evolve.
The team announced on Tuesday that they have claimed forward Jonatan Berggren off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
Berggren will report straight to the Blues.
The 25-year-old has played in 15 games for the Red Wings this season and had six points (two goals, four assists).
A second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, the Uppsala, Sweden native has 64 points (31 goals, 33 assists) in 169 NHL regular-season games.
With the Blues down five forwards due to injury (Dylan Holloway, right high ankle sprain; Jordan Kyrou, lower-body injury; Jimmy Snuggerud, wrist; Nathan Walker, upper-body; and Nick Bjugstad, upper body), the Blues have called up Hugh McGing, Matt Luff and Otto Stenberg from Springfield from the American Hockey League and signed Robby Fabbri to a one-year, two-way contract on Dec. 10.
In order to make room for Berggren, the Blues put Bjugstad on injured reserve.
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Blues Claim Jonatan Berggren Off Waivers From Red Wings
The St. Louis Blues have claimed winger Jonatan Berggren off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
The 25-year-old was placed on waivers by the Red Wings yesterday. He's played 15 games this season for the Red Wings, scoring two goals and six points. Throughout his four-year NHL career, Berggren has scored 31 goals and 64 points in 169 games.
In his AHL career, he's notched 49 goals and 127 points in 130 games.
Standing 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, the Swedish winger has underwhelmed in the early parts of his career, and with the Red Wings improving this season and competing for a playoff spot, they felt there wasn't a role for him on the NHL roster.
Now that the Blues have claimed him, he'll likely receive a longer runway with an increased role and minutes due to the plethora of injuries the Blues are facing. Throughout his career, Berggren has never averaged more than 13:28 of ice time, which came during his rookie season.
There's a belief that the second-round pick (33rd overall) in the 2018 NHL draft has an untapped offensive game. Unfortunately, he has been unable to match his rookie season career highs of 15 goals and 28 points in 67 games.
Berggren signed a one-year, $1.825-million contract in the off-season and will remain a restricted free agent when his contract expires.
This is a very low-risk, high-reward move by the Blues.
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'We're Ripping Off The Band-Aid Right Away': Skinner, Jarry To Square Off Against Former Teams
Matchups between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers are always exciting to begin with when the best of the last generation in Sidney Crosby and the best of the newer generation in Connor McDavid face off.
But there is another storyline that is surely taking precedence Tuesday when the teams square off at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
On Friday, the Penguins and Oilers completed a trade to that involved goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin going to Edmonton in exchange for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick. Jarry made his first start as an Oiler Saturday, which was a 25-save effort in a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
But, for Skinner - who, along with Kulak, had immigration setbacks that prevented them from arriving sooner - Tuesday will mark not only his first start against his former team, but also his first start as a member of the Penguins. And it is set to happen against Jarry, who is returning to Pittsburgh for the first time just four days after the trade.
"Yeah, it's funny, we're ripping off the Band-Aid right away," Skinner said. "Which is good. Thinking about it, I think I'd rather it be like this and just kind of get it over with. But also, to enjoy it, too. I get to play my old teammates, and me and Brett get to do it together. And I think that's nothing but exciting."
After a bit of a rough start to the season, Skinner had been gaining some traction in recent games. In his last five starts, the 27-year-old is 3-1-1 with a .937 save percentage and eight goals against. On the season, he is 11-8-4 with a 2.83 goals-against average and an .891 save percentage, which are both below his career numbers of 2.74 and .904, respectively.
'It Just Made Sense For Us To Do It At This Time': Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas Gives Insight On Jarry TradeIt's safe to say that <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/breaking-penguins-deal-tristan-jarry-to-edmonton-oilers">the trade sending Pittsburgh Penguins' goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers on Friday</a> - which returned goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick - surprised a whole lot of people, fans and players alike.
Overall, Skinner is happy with how his season has unfolded so far, and he's excited for his new opportunity.
"I think it's been good. Obviously, ups and downs. Life of a goalie," Skinner said. "But I think, for the most part, I've been finding my game and finding that consistency, and I've just got to keep on doing that. It's been a few days since my last game, so just getting into that process is going to be important for me."
As for Jarry, 30, returning to the place he called home for 10-plus seasons is going to bring on some emotion. He was on a nice run this season before getting dealt, as he had a 9-3-1 record with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage with Pittsburgh. And this came after the worst season of his NHL career in 2024-25, when he was waived, had two AHL stints, and posted career-lows in goals-against average (3.12) and save percentage (.893) over a full NHL season.
Why Oilers Fans Can Appreciate Tristan JarryTristan Jarry is a fine NHL goaltender, having a good year. He went 9-3-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .909 save percentage through 14 games with the Panguins. Those numbers matter, and they're a big reason why the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers#google_vignette">Edmonton Oilers</a> traded for him.
Like Skinner said about his time in Edmonton, Jarry hopes Pittsburgh knows that he did everything he could to help the team win in his time there - and he looks forward to the opportunity to face the Penguins for the first time.
“I put my heart and soul into this team. I hope they understand that," Jarry told Wes Crosby of NHL.com Monday. "You never want to go into a game thinking you’re going to lose. You want to win every single game that you set foot on the ice. That’s all I wanted to do was win in Pittsburgh, and I hope I was perceived that way.”
And he anticipates everything being a bit strange at first.
“It will be very weird,” Jarry said. “It’s going to be a whole new setting."
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Laurent Brossoit Clears Waivers, Sent Back to Rockford IceHogs
On Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks put Laurent Brossoit on waivers. If he were claimed, that would allow him to play somewhere else.
However, he was not and will report to the Rockford IceHogs. This transaction will make it easier for the Blackhawks to find a trade partner for Brossoit.
Now that Brossoit has cleared waivers, the acquiring team could put him in the AHL if they feel it is necessary for the time being. If their eventual goal is for him to become their NHL backup, that would be ideal for Brossoit.
If a team had claimed him, he would have had to stay on their NHL roster for at least 30 days. With him not playing an NHL game in over two years, there is obvious hesitation.
Either way, this will allow him to continue playing games and regain his form. So far, he's played well in his return to pro hockey.
The Blackhawks signed Brossoit ahead of the 2024-25 season with the intention of having him help stabilize the position. However, while he was hurt, they traded for Spencer Knight, and he became the number one right away. With Arvid Soderblom and Drew Commesso as backup options in the coming years, the need for Brossoit is no longer there.
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Jonatan Berggren Finds New NHL Home After Being Waived by Red Wings
The tenure of Detroit Red Wings 2018 second round (33rd overall) draft selection Jonatan Berggren has officially come to a close.
Berggren, who was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Monday afternoon, has been claimed by the St. Louis Blues.
The Blues have claimed Jonatan Berggren off waivers from Detroit. #stlblues
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Berggren had scored two goals and four assists in 15 games this season.
His rookie campaign of 2022-23 showed promise, as he scored 15 goals with 13 assists in 65 games played. However, he would spend the majority of the following season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, appearing in only 12 NHL contests.
Red Wings Place Former High Draft Pick On WaiversDetroit Red Wings place former second round pick Jonatan Berggren on waivers Monday.Last season, which would ultimately prove to be his last full campaign with Detroit, he appeared in 75 games and scored 12 goals with 12 assists.
On June 30, the Red Wings re-signed Berggren to a one-year, $1.825 million deal.
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Canadiens Important Defenseman Out vs. Flyers
The Montreal Canadiens have gotten some less-than-ideal news ahead of their Dec. 16 game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Canadiens have announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not be in the lineup for their matchup against the Flyers. In addition, the Habs shared that Matheson is considered day-to-day due to his injury.
With Matheson being one of the Canadiens' top defensemen, it is certainly tough news that he will not be in the lineup against the Flyers. Now, the Canadiens will need to adjust to not having him on their blueline as they look to extend their winning streak to two games.
Matheson has appeared in 32 games so far this season with the Canadiens, where he has recorded four goals, 12 assists, 16 points, and a plus-7 rating. Overall, the left-shot defenseman is once again having a solid season for the Habs and landed his five-year, $30 million contract extension back in November because of it.
It will now be interesting to see how the Canadiens respond to not having Matheson in the lineup against the Flyers from here.
“He Brings It”: Red Wings' Todd McLellan Praises Alex DeBrincat’s Relentless Competitiveness
The puck may not have been going in early for Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat, but once he scored his first goal of the season on Oct. 25 during the team’s historic comeback win over the St. Louis Blues, the floodgates opened.
DeBrincat now has 18 goals in 33 games and is on pace to set a new career high with 45 if he maintains his current trajectory. His previous best came during two 40-goal seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, and he nearly matched that mark last season with 39 goals.
The Farmington Hills, MI native scored five goals while adding four assists during Detroit's season-high six-game road swing, during which they earned nine of a possible 12 points up for grabs in the standings.
Alex DeBrincat is off to a hot start! 😼 pic.twitter.com/4nJ2uAlq7P
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While DeBrincat has been known throughout his career for his goal-scoring abilities, head coach Todd McLellan touts the competitiveness he shows as one of his top attributes.
"The competitiveness, he plays in some tough situations, and he plays against 6'4", 6'5" defensemen, and the top pairs some nights over and over again, and he remains competitive even when the gas tank runs empty, which it does sometimes," McLellan explained. "He brings it."
"Not just this trip, but our - (assistant coach) Trent (Yawney) and my time with the Red Wings, we had an idea of how good Cat was, but he's shown us more than I would have known being in L.A. or San Jose and Edmonton all those years, just how well he competes. His shot, his offense, his mind, all that stuff. But just his competitiveness."
"It's Special": John Leonard Excited For Upcoming Red Wings Debut The Detroit Red Wings called up forward John Leonard from the American Hockey League, where he was leading all scorers with 19 goals in 20 games. DeBrincat is skating in his third season with the Red Wings since being acquired from the Ottawa Senators in July 2023, and he's been one of the club's most reliable sources of offensive production for the majority of his time in Detroit.
They'll need him to continue providing timely offense in order to break through and bring Stanley Cup Playoff hockey to Little Caesars Arena for what would be the first time since the venue's opening in 2017.
So far, there's little reason to believe that he won't.
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The guys break down the Polanco signing, and what his role will be with the team, then dig through the noise surrounding potential trade action between the Mets and Padres.
Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to pick an “untouchable” prospect, and answer Mailbag questions about Devin Williams, Jett Williams, David Stearns’ style of negotiation, and how long of a leash the Mets president of baseball operations actually has with owner Steve Cohen.
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