Updated Daily Goal Horn NHL Trade Bait Tracker

Anthony Scultore Updated: Mar 19, 2021

The NHL Trade Deadline is April 12th, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET. In an effort to help our readers keep track of all the latest rumors we present our first annual Trade Bait Tracker.

We will update this daily adding new names, interested teams, trade status, and links to the latest info.

NHL Trade Bait Tracker: March 19, 2021

March 19: This update adds the names Elvis Merzlikins to the mix. With the Avalanche close to acquiring Sabres goalie Jonas Johansson and Detroit’s Jonathan Bernier injured, Merzlikins who is available will start to heat up. Also included updates to trade destinations and the latest news available on some of the players on the list.

Rickard Rakell (F), Anaheim Ducks
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Maple Leafs, Bruins
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Alex Goligoski (D), Arizona Coyotes
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Flyers
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Jake DeBrusk (F), Boston Bruins
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: TBD
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Taylor Hall (W), Buffalo Sabres
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Islanders
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Brandon Montour (D) Buffalo Sabres
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Flyers, Jets
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Eric Staal (C), Buffalo Sabres
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Hurricanes, Panthers, Penguins
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Nick Foligno (F), Columbus Blue Jackets
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Maple Leafs, Islanders
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David Savard (D), Columbus Blue Jackets
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Maple Leafs, Flyers
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Elvis Merzlikins (G), Columbus Blue Jackets
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Oilers
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Anton Khudobin (G), Dallas Stars
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: TBD
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Bobby Ryan (F), Detroit Red Wings
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flames
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Marc Staal (D), Detroit Red Wings
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Bruins, Flames, Jets
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Jonathan Bernier (G), Detroit Red Wings
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Capitals, Avalanche, Hurricanes
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (F), Edmonton Oilers
Trade Status: TBD
Destinations: TBD
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Matthias Ekholm (D), Nashville Predators
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Bruins, Flyers, Jets, Canadiens
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Mikael Granlund (F), Nashville Predators
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes
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Kyle Palmieri (F), New Jersey Devils
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Islanders, Oilers
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Tony DeAngelo (D), New York Rangers
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Kings, Red Wings, Flames, Ducks
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Ryan Strome (C), New York Rangers
Trade Status: TBD
Destinations: TBD
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Devan Dubnyk (G), San Jose Sharks
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Avalanche, Oilers, Capitals
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Alex Kerfoot (F), Toronto Maple Leafs
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: TBD
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Tanner Pearson (F), Vancouver Canucks
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: Oilers, Islanders
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Dmitry Orlov (D), Washington Capitals
Trade Status: Available
Destinations: TBD
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March 18: This update adds the names Jonathan Bernier, Ryan Strome, and Dmitry Orlov to the mix. Bernier could be an option for the Avalanche, meanwhile both Orlov and Strome are questionable to be move but some experts see as possible. Also included are updates to trade destinations and the latest news available on some of the players on the list.

March 17: This update adds the names Anton Khudobin and Alex Kerfoot to mix. The Stars may lose Khudobin to expansion and may opt to move him. Kerfoot could be a piece moved in order to upgrade at forward for the Leafs. Also included are updates to trade destinations and the latest news available on some of the players on the list.

March 16: This update adds the names David Savard and Devan Dubnyk to mix. Also included are updates to trade destinations and the latest news available on some of the players on the list.

March 15: This update includes the addition of Jake DeBrusk, the removal of Canadian teams as possible destinations for Eric Staal per Elliotte Friedman, and adding the Maple Leafs as a potential destination for Mattias Ekholm.

By Anthony Scultore

Anthony Scultore is the founder of Forever Blueshirts and has been covering the New York Rangers and the NHL ... More about Anthony Scultore