As this is being written, trade activity has already started. NHL Rumors turned to trades. The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Seth Jones. The Minnesota Wild traded for Gustav Nyquist, and the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers completed a multi-player transaction.

On Feb. 1, 2019, former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford swung a multiplayer trade with the Florida Panthers. Forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann came to Pittsburgh and enjoyed varying levels of success.

The Seattle Kraken seem ready to move on and the Jets ... Split between the Jets, Kraken, and Pittsburgh Penguins, Tanev always seems to be a fan favorite wherever he goes. Reunions usually ...

The return of one of their lineup pillars will be great news in Pittsburgh. Malkin has continued to perform at a world-class level this year, with his 34 points in 47 games ranked fifth on the team in total scoring. In even better news, Malkin went on to emphasize to Rossi that he has no intentions of retiring this summer or playing anywhere else.

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Winnipeg Jets fans may be hoping for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to take a big swing, like he’s done before. He’ll look but trade protection or lack of supply may hinder his efforts. They could look for one or two depth forwards, and possibly “the most mobile, lengthy, physical, nasty defender he can find.”

Crosby, signed through 2026-27, has repeatedly said he will play only for the Penguins. He and Malkin are the franchise leaders in games played and join Lemieux as the only players in franchise history to win the Hart and Conn Smythe trophies and multiple scoring titles.

Jared McCann scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Seattle Kraken held on to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1.

Seattle Kraken veteran left winger Brandon Tanev is getting interest from both contenders and bubble playoff teams ahead of the March 7 trade deadline, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Broadcaster Mike Lange, who called Pittsburgh Penguins games for 46 years, has died, the team announced. He was 76.