The Vegas Golden Knights are reportedly hesitant to trade William Karlsson despite speculation surrounding his potential move. Elliotte Friedman mentioned on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast that several teams have received pushback regarding Karlsson's availability, suggesting that the Knights may not be actively shopping him.

Additionally, various NHL teams are contemplating player moves as the league's trade season approaches. The Anaheim Ducks are considering trading John Gibson, while the Buffalo Sabres are weighing options for Alex Tuch if he opts out of a contract extension. The Carolina Hurricanes have significant cap space and are eyeing big names like Mitch Marner and Aaron Ekblad.