Activity in the NHL trade market has picked up in recent days, spurred along in part by the approach of the league's annual holiday roster freeze period running from Dec. 20 to 27.
On Dec. 6, the Buffalo Sabres acquired checking-line forward Eric Robinson from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Two days later, the New York Islanders sent a conditional 2024 seventh-rounder to the St. Louis Blues for rugged defenseman Robert Bortuzzo.
As the roster freeze period draws nearer, there could be more moves as teams attempt to address their roster needs.