We are well entrenched in the dog days of the NHL offseason. With the best unrestricted free agents under contract and the salary-arbitration period ending on Aug. 4, all that remains for offseason media speculation is chatter about possible trade candidates.
It's been quiet in the trade market with the last deal occurring on July 15. Now that the best UFA talent is gone, teams needing roster improvements could look into making deals with other clubs.
Trade activity is usually slow in August, but significant deals can still happen.
On Aug. 6, 2023, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks in a three-team swap that included the Montreal Canadiens.