Which NHL teams might trade for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson? Here are three teams that make sense to make a move for the offensive defenseman.

Mikko Rantanen is on the verge of leaving the Carolina Hurricanes as the franchise completes a trade with a Western Conference contender. Rantanen's next destination looks like it'd be Dallas as the Stars are closing in on a trade for the Canes forward, as reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

With the Avalanche trading for New York Islanders center Brock Nelson, the Stars lost no time in making a move to counter that addition in landing Rantanen, signaling the franchise's intent to keep pace in a loaded Western Conference.

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Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign the 2022 Stanley Cup champion, now in his prime, to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers

There is less than one week until the 2025 NHL trade deadline, after which rosters are set for the great chase of the Stanley Cup. When the final buzzer sounds at 3 p.m. on March 7, that’s it, and it will be time for general managers to put down their pencils and hand in their

Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign him to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren

Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams, and there is still plenty of time for more to happen. Even after a series of deals prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, this week should bring plenty of action before the NHL trade deadline Friday.

It’s Go Time. We’re 24 hours out from the NHL’s Trade Deadline on Friday at 3 o’clock ET and it’s shaping up to be a dramatic finish with one of the most impactful players of his generation potentially on the move again in Mikko Rantanen.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign him to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix.