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Hockey insider David Pagnotta outlines why NHL trade market has been so quiet this summer: ‘The urgency just isn’t there for teams to get rid of guys’
Hockey insider David Pagnotta outlines why NHL trade market has been so quiet this summer: ‘The urgency just isn’t there for teams to get rid of guys’
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The NHL trade market is experiencing an unusually quiet summer, according to insider David Pagnotta. With free agency activity settling down, teams are now focusing on building their rosters without the expected trade flurry. Many franchises, including the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins, are assessing their positions as they prepare for the upcoming season.
As teams like the Florida Panthers eye improvements, discussions surrounding potential trades have not picked up pace as anticipated. Players such as Patrick Kane and Chris Kreider are on the radar, but a lack of urgency means many teams are content with their current lineups for the time being.
Pagnotta emphasizes that while there may be names circulating in trade rumors, the reality is that teams are more inclined to be patient. The anticipation for next season could lead to a spike in activity as the summer progresses, but for now, general managers are weighing their options carefully.
In this climate, the picture could change quickly, especially as players become available. The focus remains on optimizing team performance without compromising on future prospects, which is a strategy being echoed across several organizations in the league.
As teams like the Florida Panthers eye improvements, discussions surrounding potential trades have not picked up pace as anticipated. Players such as Patrick Kane and Chris Kreider are on the radar, but a lack of urgency means many teams are content with their current lineups for the time being.
Pagnotta emphasizes that while there may be names circulating in trade rumors, the reality is that teams are more inclined to be patient. The anticipation for next season could lead to a spike in activity as the summer progresses, but for now, general managers are weighing their options carefully.
In this climate, the picture could change quickly, especially as players become available. The focus remains on optimizing team performance without compromising on future prospects, which is a strategy being echoed across several organizations in the league.