Hockey News: Vermette to the Blackhawks, Gleason to the Capitals

The trade deadline is Monday, but NHL teams are getting a head start. Stay up to date as to the big moves and what to expect tomorrow.

Blackhawks and Coyotes agreed on a deal that sent Antoine Vermette to Chicago. [ESPN.com]

Antoine Vermette Coyotes
Antoine Vermette (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Tomas Fleischmann to Ducks, Dany Heatley and a pick to Panthers; making sense of the deal. [The Rat Trick]

Tim Gleason goes to Washington and Jack Hillen and a pick goes back to Carolina in seemingly fair trade. [Puck Daddy]

Could Patrick Sharp be heading to the Washington Capitals? [TSN.ca]

Reports suggest Jonathan Bernier could be dealt for the right price. [The Score]

The Kings have multiple trade scenarios to consider. [Mayor’s Manor]

Sidney Crosby made an amazing play the other night … go figure. [Deadspin]

Mark Scheifele is getting overlooked. [Today’s Slapshot]

Avalanche hope to re-sign Ryan O’Reilly. [Hockey Buzz]

Ryan O'Reilly Avalanche
Ryan O’Reilly (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

An offside call saved Steve Mason Saturday night. [The Hockey News]

Cory Schneider had a memorable game Saturday night. [In Lou We Trust]

Is a trade coming for defenseman Jeff Petry? [Sportsnet.ca]

The latest rumors from Bruce Garrioch. [Ottawa Sun]

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Stay tuned to The Hockey Writers for coverage on trades through Monday’s deadline!