It’s time for a second helping of NHL rumours to start your work week. The upcoming NHL trade deadline on March 3 means players are going to be on the move. Things are going to be difficult for some general managers, but it’s not a problem for the Anaheim Ducks. We all know that the Ducks are going to be sellers at the deadline. The team has a few pieces and one of those is a certain Swedish defenceman. Today’s NHL rumours takes a look at how likely a John Klingberg trade will be.
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John Klingberg Trade Possibilities
Rumour: The Daily FaceOff’s Frank Seravalli released his list of trade targets and the former Dallas Stars blueliner is on that list. Klingberg was hoping for a long-term deal in the off-season. However, he could only muster a one-year, $7 million deal with the also-ran Ducks. This makes him an unrestricted free agent and an ideal rental.
6⃣ weeks until #NHL Trade Deadline Day.
5⃣ new names added to the board.
3⃣0⃣ total players in play as talks intensify on #Canucks captain Bo Horvat. The latest details and full board:#DeadlineCountdown: 4⃣2⃣ Days to go.https://t.co/3dWOjPDtlO
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) January 21, 2023
The Gothenburg, Sweden native has six goals and nine assists for 15 points in 40 games this season. He wanted to use the one-year deal he signed in the summer as a chance to cash in. However, things haven’t gone to plan this season for Klingberg. The big-money deal for the veteran blueliner may not be as large as he thought it was going to be.
What a John Klingberg Trade Means
Despite his struggles, Klingberg is still going to be a valued addition at the deadline. He can still score goals and quarterback the power play when he’s on his game. Signing the short-term deal was the right move for both sides. Anaheim can flip Klingberg to a contender and the defender can try and parlay that into a decent contract.
Klingberg’s full no-trade clause expired at the turn of the year, so his tenure in Orange County, California isn’t likely to be a long one. The Ducks will try and get something tangible for him. Klingberg can try to revive his game and maybe get his hands on a Stanley Cup ring. He could also be a good consolation prize if someone misses out on Erik Karlsson.
