Multiple Canadian Superstars Land on The Top 15 Most Likely to be Traded List

On Tuesday, December 27, the NHL will resume play for the remainder of the current season. As of right now-before the league returns on Tuesday-the rosters remain locked, meaning no trades are permitted.

Since the NHL trade deadline is March 3rd, just over two months away, trade discussions and activity are expected to increase.

There are MANY, MANY, huge names out there, but there are also a lot of skaters that are extremely likely to be dealt who hockey fans may not be aware of.

In advance of the NHL trade deadline, which expires on March 3rd, let's take a look at the top 15 most valued trade assets.

1. Bo Horvat (C) - Vancouver Canucks.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $5.5 million.
Stats: 33 GP - 24 G - 11 A - 35 PTS - 8 PIMS - Even rating.

2. Patrick Kane (RW) - Chicago Blackhawks.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $10.5 million.
Stats: 32 GP - 5 G - 20 A - 25 PTS - 8 PIMS - Minus-19.

3. Jakob Chychrun (D) - Arizona Coyotes.
Contract: Two years left after this season, cap hit of $4.6 million.
Stats: 16 GP - 3 G - 10 A - 13 PTS - 12 PIMS - Plus-8.

4. Brock Boeser (RW) - Vancouver Canucks.
Contract: Two years left after this season, cap hit of $6.65 million.
Stats: 25 GP - 5 G - 12 A - 17 PTS - 10 PIMS - Minus-15.

5. John Klingberg (D) - Anaheim Ducks.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $7 million.
Stats: 28 GP - 4 G - 7 A - 11 PTS - 18 PIMS - Minus-21.

6. Jonathan Toews (C) - Chicago Blackhawks.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $10.5 million
Stats: 31 GP - 11 G - 9 A - 20 PTS - 33 PIMS - Minus-15.

7. Vladislav Gavrikov (D) - Columbus Blue Jackets.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $2.8 million.
Stats: 33 GP - 2 G - 7 A - 9 PTS - 18 PIMS - Minus-3.

8. Timo Meier (RW) - San Jose Sharks.
Contract: Pending RFA, cap hit of $6 million.
Stats: 35 GP - 18 G - 16 A - 34 PTS - 12 PIMS - Minus-3.

9. Max Domi (C) - Chicago Blackhawks.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $3 million.
Stats: 32 GP - 11 G - 12 A - 23 PTS - 37 PIMS - Minus-10.

10. Erik Karlsson (D) - San Jose Sharks.
Contract: Four years left after this season, cap hit of $11.5 million.
Stats: 35 GP - 13 G - 33 A - 46 PTS - 10 PIMS - Minus-5.

11. Sean Monahan (C) - Montreal Canadiens.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $6.375 million.
Stats: 25 GP - 6 G - 11 A - 17 PTS - 16 PIMS - Minus-5.

12. Shayne Gostisbehere (D) - Arizona Coyotes.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $4.5 million
Stats: 32 GP - 8 G - 16 A - 24 PTS - 10 PIMS - Minus-6.

13. Andreas Athanasiou (C) - Chicago Blackhawks.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $3 million.
Stats: 31 GP - 7 G - 3 A - 10 PTS - 22 PIMS - Minus-11.

14. Nick Jensen (D) - Washington Capitals.
Contract: Pending UFA, cap hit of $2.5 million.
Stats: 36 GP - 1 G - 13 A - 14 PTS - 12 PIMS - Plus-9.

15. Jack Roslovic (C) - Columbus Blue Jackets
Contract: One year left after this season, cap hit of $4 million.
Stats: 30 GP - 3 G - 15 A - 18 PTS - 8 PIMS - Minus-4.

Contract information from: CapFriendly
Statistics from: HockeyDB

Source: Markerzone.com

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