With less than 24 hours until the NHL Trade Deadline, the Florida Panthers are getting an early start.
On Thursday, the team announced they had traded defenseman Jeff Petry to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.
That pick will become a 2026 fifth-round selection if Minnesota wins two rounds in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Petry plays 50% of the playoff games during those two rounds.
Per the Minnesota Wild's release about the trade, the 7th-round pick the #FlaPanthers acquired becomes a 5th-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft if Minnesota wins two playoff rounds and Petry plays in 50 percent or more of the Wild’s playoff games during those first two rounds.
Florida signed Petry, 38, to a one-yead deal worth $775,000 during the offseason.
He played 58 games with the Panthers, accumulating eight assists, 45 shots, 59 hits, 22 penalty minutes and a minus-10 on-ice rating.
Florida GM Bill Zito will continue to field offers as the Panthers are likely in sell-mode, sitting 10 points out of a playoff spot with just 21 games remaining.
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been a name that has come up in recent rumors, as has fellow pending unrestricted free agent A.J. Greer.
We'll see how things play out in the coming hours.
Photo caption: Jan 8, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Jeff Petry (2) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre. (David Kirouac-Imagn Images)
The direction of the Vancouver Canucks is no longer subtle. They have officially traded defenceman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars, and with that move, the organization has made its priorities unmistakably clear. The future is all about accumulating assets and creating opportunity, specifically for players waiting down with the Abbotsford Canucks.
Moving Myers doesn’t just clear cap space, it removes 20-plus minutes of veteran presence from a blue line that is already stretched thin. Pair that with Victor Mancini’s recall on Tuesday and ongoing roster uncertainty, and suddenly Abbotsford becomes the new wave of talent. Three names particularly stand out as the most logical step towards that vacuum.
Arshdeep Bains
Arshdeep Bains remains the most straightforward call-up candidate up front. He has already shown he can handle NHL pace, and more importantly, he’s proven he can contribute without needing ideal deployment. His offensive consistency in Abbotsford continues to reinforce that he’s reliable, dedicated, and loyal. What strengthens his case now is context.
If Vancouver continues to listen on veteran forwards or simply shifts into evaluation mode, Bains becomes the cleanest insertion into the lineup. He can play effective bottom-six minutes, slide up in a pinch, and doesn’t require sheltered usage to survive. Beyond the eye test, Bain's production in Abbotsford continues to trend upward, and his ability to drive play at five-on-five makes him a dependable option. Coaches trust players who don't cheat the system, and Bains rarely does. In a season pivoting toward development, he represents low risk with legitimate upside.
Sawyer Mynio
On the back end, Sawyer Mynio presents an intriguing case of upside meeting opportunity. The young defenceman has steadily built confidence within the Abbotsford system, showing the kind of mobility and composure that NHL blue lines demand. Mynio’s game is built on strong reads and controlled puck movement rather than flash, but that style often translates well when players make the jump to the next level.
With Myers’ minutes now removed from the equation, the Canucks will need to explore internal options capable of handling increased responsibility. Giving Mynio an NHL look would provide valuable insight into whether his development trajectory can translate against top-level competition. For a team looking toward the future rather than the standings, that kind of evaluation carries real value.
Kirill Kudryavtsev
Then there’s Kirill Kudryavtsev, a name that immediately sparks conversation and interest. What makes him intriguing isn't just his steadiness, it's his projection. He reads the ice well, closes gaps intelligently, and plays a controlled game that often translates better at higher levels than more chaotic styles. In a developmental season, those are the types of players worth testing.
If Vancouver’s commitment to the rebuild signals anything, it’s that the Canucks are willing to live with youthful mistakes in exchange for long-term clarity. Kudryavtsev has quietly built a case in Abbotsford through steady two-way play and composure under pressure. He ins’t flashy, but he moves the puck efficiently and doesn’t force plays that aren’t there. That matters on a blue line suddenly lacking veteran presence. If the goal is to identify internal solutions rather than chase temporary fixes, Kudryavtsev is the perfect player to make his NHL audition before the season closes.
Beyond those three, Abbotsford continues to showcase several players quietly strengthening the organization’s depth chart. Forward Ty Mueller has brought energy and versatility to the lineup. Danila Klimovich, meanwhile, remains one of the more intriguing offensive projects in the system, possessing the kind of raw skill that could eventually translate into scoring depth if his development continues in the right direction. None of them may be immediate call-ups, but their progress reinforces the idea that Vancouver’s future pipeline extends well beyond a single wave of prospects.
Oct 28, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev (59) shoots during warm up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
The Myers trade reinforces the organizational shift: Vancouver is no longer patching holes, it’s rebuilding structure. Bains provides immediate forward stability, Mynio represents emerging defensive potential and Kudryavtsev could be next if management truly commits to seeing what it has. These final weeks aren't about salvaging a record, they're about defining roles, determining who fits into October's lineup and who remains organizational depth.
With the trade deadline looming and management clearly prioritizing draft capital over short-term stability, this stretch is where internal evaluations matter more than ever. Vancouver isn't chasing a playoff spot anymore, it's chasing a base strong enough to build from. A foundation is only as good as its prospects, and its time for Vancouver to see what theirs are capable of.
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The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that they have signed forward Garrett Wilson to a two-way contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Wilson was also placed on waivers by the Flyers, as it is needed before his contract with the Metropolitan Division club is finalized.
Wilson is currently in his sixth season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and is serving as their captain. In 51 games with the AHL club so far this season, the 2009 fourth-round pick has recorded four goals, 12 assists, 16 points, and 99 penalty minutes.
Wilson's last NHL appearance was during the 2018-19 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since then, he has exclusively played at the AHL level. He played one season with the Toronto Marlies before joining the Phantoms ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Overall, this is a nice gesture by the Flyers. Wilson has earned this NHL deal for all the time he has put in with the Phantoms.
In 84 career NHL games split between the Florida Panthers and Penguins, Wilson has recorded two goals, eight points, and 42 penalty minutes.
For the second time this week, and third time before the trade deadline, the Golden Knights have made roster acquisitions.
The team announced Thursday it has acquired forward Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft, and a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Entry Draft.
The Knights acquired forward Cole Smith from Nashville on Tuesday, and defenseman Rasmus Andersson in January.
Dowd, who has skated in 55 games for the Capitals this season, registered 16 points (4 goals, 12 assists) while averaging 15:33 time on ice.
The 35-year-old's shorthanded ice time per game of 2:40 ranked highest among Washington’s forwards and 10th of all NHL forwards this season.
Dowd was third on the Capitals with 113 hits this season, which also would have ranked third on the Golden Knights, behind forwards Keegan Kolesar (217) and Jeremy Lauzon (187).
Dowd spent each of the last eight seasons in Washington and posted at least 20 points in six of those campaigns. Prior to that, Dowd played one season with the Vancouver Canucks (2017-18), and parts of three with the Los Angeles Kings (2015-18).
PHOTO CAPTION: Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) skates with the puck as Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) defends in the first period at Capital One Arena.
The Chicago Blackhawks and National Hockey League are now within 24 hours of the 2026 Trade Deadline. Once 2 PM CT on Friday passes, NHL players are no longer allowed to be traded. Contenders are looking to make themselves better right now, while sellers are dealing with the future in mind.
For the Chicago Blackhawks, it’s been all selling. So far, they've shipped Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson, and Colton Dach out of town. All three of them went to the Edmonton Oilers, but in two separate trades.
In return, they've acquired a second-round pick in 2028, a conditional first-round pick in 2027, and Andrew Mangiapane.
Are they done making moves? They officially have less than 24 hours to do so. Ilya Mikheyev, Nick Foligno, and Matt Grzelcyk are the pending unrestricted free agents that may be of the highest consideration.
Colton Dach does not fall under that cloud, so Kyle Davidson is clearly okay with adding sweeteners to deals. Is Kevin Korchinski or Landon Slaggert an option in that regard? It is certainly possible.
Earlier this season, the Blackhawks tried to extend Mikheyev, but to no avail. Now, they may trade him, despite being a good bottom-six depth piece on a short-term deal. If they are unable to move him by Friday, both sides may reconsider, but they are running out of time to make a trade.
Trading Grzelcyk will be a matter of whether or not they can get anything for a depth offensive defenseman. A team would come in knowing he's a bottom pair, power play two guy, and that might not be worth a draft pick in a buyer's mind.
Foligno is an entirely different story. You don't see team captains traded every year, but that could be the reality for the Blackhawks and Foligno if a deal comes together.
He is now a bottom-six forward who can play center or wing, but his leadership qualities in the room are Hall of Fame caliber. Contenders like to add guys like that ahead of deadlines.
Kyle Davidson has made it clear with his actions that he emphasizes acquiring elite-level draft picks when he makes trades. If he is looking to add any more before the season is over, he doesn't have much time. It's officially a 24-hour warning.
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The Buffalo Sabres got some bad news on Thursday, as St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko used his no-trade clause to block a trade to Buffalo. With this, the Sabres still must address their major need for another impactful right-shot defenseman.
Parayko would have been an excellent addition to the Sabres' roster. This is because he is a solid top-four defenseman who chips in offensively and plays a smart defensive game. However, the 6-foot-6 defenseman used his NTC to block a move to the Sabres, and now Buffalo must explore their options elsewhere.
When looking at trade candidates around the NHL, New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec stands out as a very intriguing target for the Sabres to consider.
Nemec is a young defenseman who has the potential to become a very impactful player at the NHL level. The 2022 second-overall pick has already shown signs of clear progress this season, as he has set new career highs with nine goals and 21 points in 48 games. With numbers like these, he would be a strong addition to the Sabres' right side.
Furthermore, with Nemec being only 22 years old, he undoubtedly has the potential to get better as he continues to gain experience. Perhaps getting a fresh start on a team on the rise, like the Sabres, could help him take that next step and hit his full potential.
The Blues defenseman signed an eight-year, $52 million extension with St. Louis in 2021. The deal carries a $6.5 million annual cap hit and runs through the 2029-30 season. Because of the no-movement clause, the Blues cannot trade him without his approval.
For now, it appears his preference is to remain in the Western Conference, according to Kevin Weekes.
The report from Weekes on Thursday afternoon indicates that Parayko would be open to a move to either the Los Angeles Kings or the Anaheim Ducks if either team decides to acquire him.
Both California teams could make sense for different reasons; they look to strengthen their blue lines with a proven top-four defenseman who brings size, defensive reliability, and playoff experience.
Los Angeles has been starved for a reliable defenseman on their line this season, with Cody Ceci and Brian Dumoulin being disappointing this season, and Drew Doughty dealing with injuries. Parayko would be the perfect fit for the Kings' blue line.
If the Kings can somehow flip Cody Ceci for Colton Parayko and still keep Brandt Clarke and Drew Doughty, that would be a big win for Los Angeles, especially for a team that has been looking to solidify its defensive depth as it pushes to remain competitive in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, Anaheim is already a dangerous contender this season, holding the second seed in the Pacific Division, just one point behind the Vegas Golden Knights. If the Ducks can somehow land Parayko, they could elevate their potential to a No. 1 seed in the division and become serious threats in the west.
Either way you slice it, Los Angeles needs to acquire Parayko, especially with him now saying that the Kings are at the top of his list as a destination. This move for Los Angeles is exactly what they need to solve their defensive problems.
Still, his contract now complicates the Blues' process with the other teams interested in Parayko, because his indication that he would only join Anaheim or Los Angeles lowers his trade value, and the Kings are most likely not willing to give up much to acquire him.
For now, the deal appears imminent, and the Blues can either keep Parayko for the rest of the season or do as he wishes and trade him to one of the two California teams.
Whatever happens, we only have one more day until the trade deadline, tomorrow until 3:00 PM EST. Could this deal go through before that? Whatever deal happens, it will likely be on Parayko's terms, and the Blues' defenseman remains firmly in control of his decision to land on his next team.
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The Los Angeles Kings made a coaching change on Sunday, firing Jim Hiller and replacing him with D.J. Smith on an interim basis.
While Smith was promoted from associate coach to head coach, it isn't a permanent hire by the Kings and GM Ken Holland. However, Smith does have the advantage of being the next official head coach of the Kings, or "pole position" as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman put it in the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast.
Regardless of Smith having the lead in the coaching carousel for the role of the Kings' bench boss, Friedman name-dropped former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft as someone who could be next in line.
"There's going to be talk about Woodcroft if Smith doesn't grab hold of the job," Friedman said on the latest 32 Thoughts episode.
Woodcroft is currently the assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks, who looks after the team's offense and power play specifically, alongside head coach Joel Quenneville.
With the help of Woodcroft's offense-minded guidance, the young Ducks have looked like one of the fastest and most threatening teams up the ice.
Furthermore, Anaheim's style has helped its young forwards progress and grow into real difference makers in the NHL. Cutter Gauthier, Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson are all 22 or younger, yet they are the three scoring leaders for the Ducks. In fact, Sennecke leads all NHL rookies in scoring with 51 points in 61 games.
Jay Woodcroft (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
Before becoming a member of the Ducks' coaching staff, Woodcroft was the Oilers' head coach for parts of three seasons.
He spent 133 games behind Edmonton's bench, with just one full season with the team. That full campaign was in 2022-23 when he led his team to a 50-23-9 record. The Oilers went on to accumulate 109 points that year, the team's most in a regular season since 1985-86.
Woodcroft had two playoff campaigns in 2022 and 2023. The 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs were his first as a head coach, and he was able to help the Oilers get to the Western Conference final for the first time since they advanced to the Stanley Cup final in 2006.
Along the way, Woodcroft's Oilers knocked out the Kings in the first round of the playoffs twice over the last four seasons.
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St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, who was rumored to be on the move to the Buffalo Sabres, as initially reported by TSN's Darren Dreger, has decided to invoke his no-trade clause and nix the trade:
As we reported here last night, two sources indicated that Parayko was reluctant to move to the Sabres, who appear set to make the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 15 years while the Blues (23-29-9) are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Parayko officially declined to waive:
Officially, Colton Parayko has declined to waive his no-trade clause to Buffalo -- as is his contractual right.
So where do the Blues and management pivot from here? They have until 2 p.m. (CT) to make those decisions. But for now, at least, the Parayko to Buffalo deal has been squashed.
And in essence, we have the Torey Krug situation all over again, when the then-Blues defenseman nixed a potential deal to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2023 for a package that included Travis Sanheim.
But it's obvious that Parayko, drafted by the Blues in the third round of the 2012 NHL Draft and has spent his entire 11-year career in St. Louis, doesn't want to part with leaving -- at least for the moment. He is signed through the 2030, with the final two years of his contract falling to a modified 15-team no-trade list.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers warms up before a NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on February 28, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Getty Images) | Getty Images
This could be one of the busier NHL trade deadlines in recent memory. The Winter Olympics using NHL talent meant that a majority of teams that would have executed February deals decided to wait and see if injuries impacted their plans before committing to anything. As a result we now have a March 6 date looming, and lots of teams needing to make moves to set their rosters for a run at the Stanley Cup.
Today we look at some of the biggest names attacting attention on the market, as well as who might be buyers at the deadline.
Evgeni Malkin, RW — Pittsburgh Penguins
The writing is on the wall for the legendary Pens wing to skate for his final time in Pittsburgh on Thursday night. All signs are pointing to the Penguins making a deal at the deadline to send Malkin away, separating him from Sidney Crosby for the first time in his career.
President of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said Malkin was having a “fantastic season,” praised him as a franchise icon, and said his future was a “private internal matter.” It doesn’t take a lot of reading the tea leaves to see this one is coming to an end.
The 39-year-old wing is still a ludicrously effective playmaking forward who can offer a veteran presence for a team in need of a wing. At this stage in his career he’s no longer an elite goal scorer, but still has 13 goals and 34 assists in 45 games this season. It would be stunning if Malkin is still on the roster on Friday night.
Potential landing spots: Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers
Dougie Hamilton, D — New Jersey Devils
A strong start to the season has collapsed into mediocrity for the Devils, and they’re likely to be sellers at the deadline as a result. The prime name that keeps getting mentioned is Dougie Hamilton — who would offer a big boost as a veteran blueline presence, something there’s not a lot of on the market this year.
There are no shortage of teams who would be interested if Hamilton is dangled in front of them, especially for a forward the Devils can pair with Jack Hughes in 2026-27 and beyond.
Potential landing sports: Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs
Robert Thomas, C — St. Louis Blues
It’s unusual to see a former 80+ point center being shopped at the deadline when he’s only 26-years-old, but the Blues are being realistic about their future. Languishing near the bottom of the Western Conference, the Blues need a solid rebuild and are looking for draft assets or prospects to make that happen.
There have been strong links between the Buffalo Sabres and Blues on a deal for Thomas, but signs point to Buffalo balking at the demand the Blues have made from their prospect pool. This is interesting because now teams around the NHL know roughly the price on Thomas, which could lead to teams swooping in to make an offer at the deadline. Any organization needing a solid second line center will be keeping an eye on this one, though I suspect the Sabres still have the inside line.
Potential landing sports: Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes
Sergei Bobrovsky, G — Florida Panthers
I don’t think anyone saw the Stanley Cup champs falling apart as quickly as they have, but here we are. It’s gotten to the point where the Panthers are being realistic about their chances to compete, with only the narrowest beam of light reaching them in last place in the Atlantic Conference.
Bob has had a down year, but he’s a brilliant goaltender who rises to the occasion when games matter the most, making him the ideal playoff goalie for a team in need of help. The question becomes: Who is willing to make a deal here? There are numerous teams who can plug him in as a part of a push, predominantly organizations who see their window being right now with lesser-established prospect systems.
Potential landing sports: Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres
Elias Petterson, C — Vancouver Canucks
It’s rebuild time in Vancouver, and the center of that has to be moving Elias Pettersson. The once-transcendent center who seemed poised to become a perennial 100-point player didn’t really take that next step, despite getting a contract to pay him like that guy.
This becomes the biggest sticking point in a Pettersson deal. Who is willing to pay him like an elite, $11.6M AAV player with a deal running until 2031-32, when he might be a 60 or 70 point guy at best? The key to that is believing there’s an element that can be unlocked, which had been stymied with the Canucks due to an inability to put a team around him.
It’s a major swing for the fences move, which could either net a team a player who returns to dominant form and brings them a cup — or be resigned to an eventual “worst trades of all time” column.
Potential landing spots: Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes
Vincent Trocheck, C — New York Rangers
It’s become clear that the Rangers don’t really know how to build a winning roster, and that has led to a lot of veterans reaching the end of their run, who should be on playoff teams, rather than wasting away. Vinny Trocheck leads this list, hot off a gold medal win with Team USA at the Winter Olympics.
At this point in his career he’s not a top-line center, even though he’s been forced to play like one in New York at times. The best spot for him is to play on a second line, master the face off, and be in a position where he doesn’t need to be overtly physical in the corners. A team needing a veteran boost at their center position makes a lot of sense, where Trocheck would be a low-risk move with potentially big upside.
Potential landing spots: Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes
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The Islanders’ Olympic-spanning win streak ended in a Husso in Anaheim Wednesday night, but they have another chance to pick up points from Southern California tonight vs. the Kings.
Ottawa also ranks third in expected goals percentage at five-on-five with an overall plus-12 goal differential during the run, and Calgary checks in 17th in xGF% with a minus-14 mark.
The Flames appear to be mailing it in and could rest trade assets ahead of Friday’s deadline, so expect Ottawa to take advantage.
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Sens winger Drake Batherson has marked the scoresheet in six of his past eight games and is up to an impressive 3.14 points per 60 minutes for the campaign. He also continues to skate with the top line and No. 1 power-play unit.
Ottawa defenseman Thomas Chabot rounds out the same-game parlay, and he’s recorded two or more shots in 19 of his past 27 contests.
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Amidst all the noise of the NHL's trade deadline, it appears that Los Angeles Kings right winger Corey Perry is interested in signing a contract extension.
Mayor's Manor was the first to report on the developments on Wednesday, saying the "Kings are looking to sign Corey Perry to an extension."
On Thursday, one day before the official trade deadline, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Perry himself informed the Kings' organization that he wants to remain in Los Angeles.
Therefore, Perry is not interested in being traded at this year's deadline and would rather further his stay and talk contract extension with the Kings.
The 40-year-old veteran is on an expiring contract that he signed in free agency this past off-season. That deal includes a full no-trade clause, so even if Holland looked at trading Perry, the player would have all the power in whether he could be moved or not.
Those bonuses include $500,000 after 10 games played, $250,000 for featuring in each 20, 30, 40, and 50 contests. Additionally, for the playoffs, he'd earn $125,000 for winning one round, $250,000 for the second round, and $125,000 for the third round.
So far this season, Perry has made 49 appearances for Los Angeles, scoring 11 goals and 28 points in the process.
Corey Perry (Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)
If he gets his wish and is signed to another deal, that will be his 10th NHL contract after the entry-level deal he inked in September 2004.
If Holland is interested in bringing Perry back, it'll likely be on another one-year deal. If so, that'll be the player's fifth consecutive one-year contract.
The Peterborough, Ont., native continues to be an effective hockey player, even in his 40s. He's seventh on the Kings in goals and assists, and sixth on the team in points.
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Nicolas Roy is headed back to the NHL's Western Conference.
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded the forward to the Colorado Avalanche just after noon ET on Wednesday, in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-rounder in 2026.
TRADE: We’ve traded forward Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche
Toronto highlighted the conditions of the two picks in their press release: "In the event Colorado’s 2027 first-round selection is in the top-10 of the 2027 NHL Draft, Colorado will send its unprotected 2028 first-round pick to Toronto. Colorado currently holds three fifth-round selections in the 2026 NHL Draft; the lowest of those three picks will be transferred to Toronto as part of the transaction."
Roy joined the Maple Leafs this summer after Toronto signed and then traded Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old has one year left in his contract — which expires at the end of next season — with an annual average value of $3 million.
The Amos, Quebec native appeared in 59 games with the Maple Leafs this season, primarily as the team's third-line center. In that span, Roy scored five goals and 20 points, which was the 11th-most on the team.
Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving does solid work here, recovering a first-round pick in 2027 after he traded it away to the Philadelphia Flyers for Scott Laughton at the trade deadline last year.
Toronto now has two fifth-round picks in this year's draft.
Despite sitting Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for "roster management" reasons, Roy was in the Maple Leafs' lineup on Wednesday night in the club's 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils.
He now joins a dangerous Avalanche team that's looking to push for the Stanley Cup Finals again this year, after winning hockey's ultimate prize in 2022. Roy won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.
"Yeah, in that sense, obviously, I have a lot of playoff experience playing in Vegas for a while," Roy said when discussing his name in trade rumors on Wednesday morning. "But I’m just trying to focus on tonight. I’m playing for the Leafs now and I want to be here."
