The 2018 NHL trade deadline is three days away. With the 3 p.m. deadline on Monday, Feb. 26 quickly approaching, rumors and trade talk continue to heat up, and the action will continue to grow leading up to the deadline. Here are NHL trade rumors from around the league for Friday, Feb. 23, with updates on Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators, the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Buffalo Sabres and more.
The Ottawa Senators were exploring trade options for many of their players, but captain and defenseman Erik Karlsson wasn't expected to be one of them.