The March 6 trade deadline is just one week away, and you know what that means. This next stretch of days is going to be full of news, rumours, and trades, one of the busiest times of the season as contenders look to improve and others try to make one final push for the playoffs.

There’s been nonstop chatter over the last couple of months about defencemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn and their futures in Winnipeg, whether the Jets could package the two in a deal, move Schenn for picks, or even work toward a Stanley extension. But another name quietly popping up with an uncertain future is forward Cole Perfetti.

Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos released his Trade Board 4.0 following the 2026 Winter Olympics, and here’s what he had to say about the 24-year-old Perfetti:

Perfetti signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract on Sept. 23, 2024, which expires following the 2025-26 campaign, when he’ll become a restricted free agent.

There’s definitely some thinking to do for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.

The Whitby, Ont. native was poised for a breakout season after putting up 50 points (18G, 32A) in 82 games last year, but he, like many of his teammates, hasn’t had the year many expected. You could argue the ankle injury he suffered in the preseason didn’t do him any favours, as he didn’t make his season debut until early November. The loss of Nikolaj Ehlers on the second line also appeared to impact his production more than anticipated.

That said, before and after the Olympic break, he’s really stepped up his game, including scoring the overtime winner in Vancouver on Wednesday night, so maybe he’s starting to find his groove.

The former first-round pick has seven goals and 12 assists in 43 games this season.