As the NHL's holiday roster freeze approaches, set to begin on December 19, 2024, teams are preparing for potential trades before the pause in activity lasts until December 28, 2024.

Among those rumored to be on the trading block are Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers and Dylan Cozens of the Buffalo Sabres.

Bennett's contract expires at the end of the season, leading to speculation that he could be traded if contract negotiations do not progress, with a 50-50 chance of a deal before the March 7 deadline.

Cozens is attracting interest from other teams, but the Sabres management is not rushing to trade him despite the team's struggles.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars' general manager is expected to leverage Tyler Seguin's $9.9 million cap hit, now placed on long-term injury reserve, to acquire new players ahead of the trade deadline.

The Stars are anticipated to be active buyers at the trade deadline following Seguin's hip surgery, which will keep him sidelined for four to six months.

In a recent move, the Anaheim Ducks acquired Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers on December 6, 2024, to support their rebuilding efforts.

This month has also seen notable trades, including Cam Fowler from the Ducks to the St. Louis Blues on December 14, 2024.

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong is reportedly looking to trade Brandon Saad, who has had a tough season and carries a $4.5 million cap hit for one more year.

There are mixed opinions on whether the Ducks will extend Trouba's contract or consider trading him before the deadline.