NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Penguins, Maple Leafs

Golden Knights in the market for a top-six forward

Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports the Vegas Golden Knights are looking to add a top-six forward before the March 3 trade deadline.

Seravalli mentions the Golden Knights have shown interest in Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and San Jose Sharks forward Timo Meier, but both players are expected to be expensive to acquire.

The Golden Knights are also reportedly interested in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Vladislav Namestnikov, who is on an expiring contract and would be a more affordable option.

Oilers looking to add a defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly looking to add a defenseman before the March 3 trade deadline.

Seravalli reports the Oilers have been linked to Jakob Chychrun of the Arizona Coyotes and Connor Murphy of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chychrun is a young, talented defenseman who is on an expiring contract, but he is expected to be expensive to acquire.

Penguins could be sellers at the deadline

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly open to listening to offers for some of their players before the March 3 trade deadline.

Seravalli reports the Penguins have been linked to trading defenseman Kris Letang and forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell.

Letang is a veteran defenseman who is on an expiring contract, but he is expected to be expensive to acquire.

Maple Leafs in the market for a depth forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly looking to add a depth forward before the March 3 trade deadline.

Seravalli reports the Maple Leafs have been linked to Vladislav Namestnikov of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Evan Rodrigues of the Colorado Avalanche.

Namestnikov is a versatile forward who can play center or wing, while Rodrigues is a skilled forward who can play center or wing.