Trade rumors, injuries and contract talks shaping the stretch run

With the 2026 NHL trade deadline less than two weeks away, speculation is intensifying around multiple teams and stars. Pieces highlight uncertainty in Calgary, a heating Jordan Kyrou market, interest in MacKenzie Weegar, possible moves for Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke, and hypothetical blockbuster scenarios like Patrik Laine to Minnesota, alongside broader predictions for top trade targets and the Flyers’ strategy. An injury update on Buffalo’s Zach Benson and contract-extension buzz around Penguins veteran Evgeni Malkin add layers to how front offices may adjust their plans. Together, these reports sketch a league in flux as contenders, retoolers, and aging cores all jockey for position before March 6.