Deen’s Daily: CJ’s Trade Board; Will Blackwood Make Team Canada?

We’re already almost halfway through the 2025-26 regular season, which means trade boards are starting to pop up more regularly. Also, Mackenzie Blackwood is reportedly in consideration for Team Canada, and the Islanders could be in trouble without one of their top forwards.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 19.

Colorado Hockey Now

Even a month ago, there were no reports or thoughts about Mackenzie Blackwood being in the conversation for Team Canada’s Olympics roster. But that’s seemingly changed.

With just 12 days left before the roster is announced, a recent report has linked Blackwood as a finalist for one of the three goaltender spots.

READ MORE: Report: Mackenzie Blackwood Being Considered for Team Canada

Around The NHL

CJ’s Trade Board: Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic released his second Trade Board on Thursday. To nobody’s surprise, none of the Avs are on the list. But there are quite a few names that could fill roles for Colorado before te March 6 trade deadline.

The NHL is also entering a holiday freeze late on Friday.

NYI Hockey Now: It’s already been two games without Bo Horvat, and the Isles are hoping to get their centerman back soon. If this stretches for longer than anticipated, it could really hurt their season.

Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers waived a young defenseman on Thursday. Will he get claimed later this afternoon?

New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils have named their newest member to the team’s Ring of Honor. And it’s one of their former Stanley Cup champions.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings are still struggling with the second game of a back to back. Even if, like in Wednesday’s case, the team they’re facing is also on the back part of a back to back.