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Although he’s seen his market value drop over the last few years, Kunin could hold some value at the bottom of a team’s forward core.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 15

Canucks ‘still monitoring’ remaining UFA options; actively working to clear cap space: report

While the weather continues to be warm, that doesn’t mean things are cooling off in the Vancouver Canucks‘ front office. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks’ management isn’t “off to the cottage” quite yet.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Jack Roslovic, Matt Grzelcyk, Victor Olofsson among top remaining UFAs

Our list of top 50 UFAs saw many of its top names land a “re-signed” designation before the 2025-26 league year even began. Now, 10 days into free agency, 44 of those players have signed new contracts, leaving just six without deals.

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Former first-round pick garnering interest from around NHL

A new contract could be closing in soon for centerman Luke Kunin, who has garnered interest from multiple teams since hitting the open market on July 1st, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / May 13

2024-25 Player Review: Luke Kunin, not the ideal acquisition

Just before the trade deadline the Blue Jackets sent a fourth round pick to San Jose to acquire Luke Kunin on an expiring deal. Kunin had previously played under Evason when he was an assistant coach at Minnesota and was prized by Waddell at the time for his versatility when the main squad was rather banged up.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

Newest Blue Jackets Kunin & Fischer Excited For New Opportunities

One of the main byproducts of the NHL Trade Deadline is when players change teams, they go into a completely different situation. In the cases of Luke Kunin and Christian Fischer, both went from their previous tough situations to one with the Blue Jackets that sees them enter the heat of the playoff race.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Blue Jackets Land Luke Kunin From Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired center Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks for a 2025 fourth-round pick. The 2016 first-round pick joins the Eastern Conference for the first time in his eight-year NHL career.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Flames News & Rumors: Cozens, Kunin, Hanley & More

In this latest edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, Dylan Cozens continued to be linked to the Flames in a potential trade, but has instead been moved elsewhere.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 7

Sharks Trade Kunin to Blue Jackets

The San Jose Sharks have traded Luke Kunin to the Columbus Blue Jackets. First reported by Pierre LeBrun, the Sharks are getting a 2025 fourth-round pick from the Jackets.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Blue Jackets acquire Luke Kunin from Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made their first buy at the trade deadline, acquiring center Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 7

Blue Jackets shore up forward depth in trade with Sharks

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell made it clear he would be looking to add, not subtract ahead of the NHL trade deadline — and he stayed true to his word with less than an hour to go.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Blue Jackets to acquire former first-round forward from Sharks

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks. A return hasn’t yet been shared.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 7

Trade interest reportedly picking up around Flyers center Scott Laughton

Chris Johnston: The San Jose Sharks are holding forward Luke Kunin out of tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings for ‘roster management purposes.’ Adm Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend tonights Flyers – Jets game include the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Report: Sharks’ Luke Kunin scratched for trade-related purposes

San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin will be held out of the lineup Thursday versus the Colorado Avalanche due to trade-related purposes, reports TSN’s Chris Johnston.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Sharks holding former first-round pick out for trade purposes

The San Jose Sharks are planning to hold forward Luke Kunin out of the lineup.

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San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 6

Sharks Holding Kunin Out for Trade Purposes

DENVER — The San Jose Sharks are holding Luke Kunin out from the line-up for trade purposes. Notably, line-up fixture Kunin did not participate in early line rushes in the Sharks’ morning skate on Thursday.

San Jose Sharks News / Blade of Steel / March 6

Former First-Round Pick Held Out Of The San Jose Sharks Lineup For Trade Purposes

The San Jose Sharks have already made some interesting moves at the deadline, and now it appears as though Luke Kunin could be next to go as he has now officially been held out of the lineup for trade purposes.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 3

Should the Flames target Sharks forward Luke Kunin in a trade?

On Sunday, during the Calgary Flames’ overtime loss in Carolina, on the game’s broadcast Sportsnet’s Eric Francis reported that one player Calgary could be interested in is San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 26

Why the Maple Leafs should trade for Sharks’ Luke Kunin

Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman has linked San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin as a potential trade candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Friedman discussed Kunin during his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, and opened up about the possibility of the two teams swinging a deal.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / January 24