Back on November 20, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Winnipeg Jets have given Brad Lambert permission to pursue a trade. Although the young forward has yet to be traded, that could certainly change before the trade deadline.
Lambert is a 21-year-old former first-round pick, so there are likely plenty of clubs that would like to add him to their system.
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The 6-foot-1 center showed promise early in his career, including 21 goals and 55 points in 64 games in his second season with the AHL’s Manitoba moose in 2023-24.
Although Lambert is still looking to break through at the NHL level, he has the potential to grow as he continues to gain more experience.
With that, let’s look at three teams that could be a good fit for Lambert.
Nashville Predators
THE Nashville Predators could make a lot of sense as a landing spot for Lambert. With the Predators once again being one of the worst teams in the NHL this season, they should look to sign young talent that has the potential to benefit them in the long run. Lambert could do just that if he breaks out and reaches his full potential.
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Looking at the Predators roster, Lambert would have the potential to slot into their top nine right away. This would be even more true if the Predators ended up giving up on top trade candidates like Ryan O’Reilly and Steven Stamkos this season.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
While the Pittsburgh Penguins had a good start to the 2025-26 season, they are still in the process of reorganization. For this reason, it would be very understandable if they made a major push for a young striker with good potential like Lambert.
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If the Penguins After acquiring Lambert, he would give them another promising prospect to work with. That certainly wouldn’t be a bad thing for Pittsburgh, especially when veteran star centers Sydney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are up there in age.
Brad Lambert (Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images)
Boston Bruins
THE Boston Bruins also makes sense as a potential landing spot for Lambert. The Bruins need more young and talented attackers as they continue to build their roster. So a player like Lambert could very well catch their attention.
In the short term, Lambert could compete for a spot in the Bruins’ bottom six. However, he would also have the potential to make Boston’s top six if he qualifies for the Original Six club.
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