Entering August, it's now the dog days of the NHL offseason, especially in the trade market.
The last trade took place on July 9 when the Ottawa Senators shipped winger Alex DeBrincat to the Detroit Red Wings.
While there's nothing currently happening for trades, the rumor mill hasn't been silent. It's now a good opportunity to review and revise our previous trade big board for August.
The players on this board have frequently been the subject of trade conjecture since we published our July rankings. Skill level, experience, the cost of their contracts and the potential for being traded were among the factors that went into this compilation.