The Pittsburgh Penguins are contemplating a potential trade for defenseman Ryan Graves, who has not met expectations during his tenure in Pittsburgh. Graves, with a cap hit of $4.5 million, spent significant time as a healthy scratch and averaged less ice time compared to previous seasons. Given his contract's longevity, any trade may require the Penguins to include additional assets or retain salary.

Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins' goaltender Joonas Korpisalo is pushing for more starts, signaling a willingness to be traded if he cannot secure a starting role. The Bruins faced inquiries about Korpisalo during the trade deadline, reflecting interest from other teams.