NHL Trade Deadline Watch: Kadri, Trocheck, and Coleman Lead the Charge
As the March 6th NHL trade deadline rapidly approaches, several prominent players are at the center of trade speculation. Three veteran forwards – Nazem Kadri, Vincent Trocheck, and Blake Coleman – are drawing significant interest from contending teams seeking championship experience. Alongside them, players like Robert Thomas and Tyler Myers are also generating buzz as potential trade targets.
Top Trade Targets
Nazem Kadri (Calgary Flames)
The 35-year-traditional center has been on a hot streak, recording three consecutive multi-point games, including a two-goal performance against the San Jose Sharks. As reported by The Daily Goal Horn, Kadri was a key contributor to the Colorado Avalanche’s 2022 Stanley Cup victory. This season, he has 12 goals and 41 points in 57 games.
Vincent Trocheck (New York Rangers)
The 32-year-old all-around center recently achieved Olympic gold with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, playing a crucial role on a perfect penalty-killing unit (17-for-17). According to The Daily Goal Horn, Trocheck has 12 goals and 47 points in 44 games this season.
Blake Coleman (Calgary Flames)
A 34-year-old left winger, Coleman is one of only two Flames forwards with a double-digit plus-minus (+10). He brings championship pedigree, having been a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning teams in 2020 and 2021. He has 13 goals and 21 points in 45 games.
Other Notable Players
Rounding out the top five on the trade bait board are Robert Thomas (26, St. Louis Blues) with 11 goals, 22 assists, and 33 points in 42 games, and Tyler Myers (36, Vancouver Canucks) with 1 goal, 7 assists, and 8 points in 57 games.
Impact of Multiple Center Options
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggests that the availability of Vincent Trocheck and Robert Thomas is slowing down Nazem Kadri’s trade market. Teams are carefully evaluating all their center options before committing to a major trade. Trocheck’s contract, with three seasons remaining at a $5.625 million cap hit, offers a middle-ground option, while Thomas represents a long-term investment at $8.125 million per year.
Top 50 Trade Bait Board (February 27) – Selected Players
| No. | Player | Pos | Age | GP | G | P | Cap Hit | Contract Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazem Kadri | C | 35 | 57 | 12 | 41 | $7M | 3 Years |
| 2 | Vincent Trocheck | C | 32 | 44 | 12 | 37 | $5.625M | 3 Years |
| 3 | Blake Coleman | LW | 34 | 45 | 13 | 21 | $4.9M | 1 Year |
| 4 | Robert Thomas | C | 26 | 42 | 11 | 33 | $8.125M | 5 Years |
| 5 | Tyler Myers | RD | 36 | 57 | 1 | 8 | $3M | 1 Year |
The trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. On March 6th, and teams will be working diligently to finalize deals that can bolster their rosters for a playoff push.