NHL announces Trade Deadline date for 2022-2023 season

While most teams and fans are excited for the regular season to start, the NHL is already thinking ahead about key dates for this season, with the latest being the trade deadline. The NHL has announced the 2022-2023 trade deadline, set for Friday, March 3rd, 2023. If you are a fan of either a contender or a rebuilding team, March 3rd will certainly be an exciting day for you, though your reasons may differ.

This year's deadline could be huge, with names such as David Pastrnak, Jakob Chychrun, Patrick Kane, Bo Horvat and Jonathan Toews that could be on the move. Obviously, the standings of a team and contract extension discussions can determine whether a player will actually be available, but right now it seems that we could be in for a massive trade deadline.

While most fans' excitement, especially for the Leafs, will be to watch the Leafs play this season (and postseason), we can also look forward to seeing who they may acquire via trade at the deadline. And with the high stakes this year, we could be in for big moves from Kyle Dubas. His job is on the line.