NHL Teams Make Bold Moves Ahead of 2025 Trade Deadline

Major trades, including Mikko Rantanen to Carolina and Seth Jones to Florida, signal aggressive playoff preparations as the deadline looms.

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche, but his long-term future with the team remains uncertain as he evaluates his options.
The Florida Panthers traded for defenseman Seth Jones, addressing a key need after losing Brandon Montour in free agency and placing Matthew Tkachuk on long-term injured reserve.
The Tampa Bay Lightning added forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde in a significant trade with the Seattle Kraken, strengthening their lineup for another playoff push.
The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Trent Frederic in a three-team trade to add grit for the playoffs, though Frederic is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury.
The New York Rangers, amidst a roster overhaul, traded for J.T. Miller earlier in the season and recently dealt Ryan Lindgren to the Colorado Avalanche in a multi-player exchange.