As NHL free agency marches on, few of the top players remain unsigned. Players like Tukka Rask and Tomas Tatar are still available, but guys like Dougie Hamilton, Tyson Barrie and Bake Coleman have long been off the board.
This will inevitably lead some teams to look to the trade market to improve their rosters. Other teams are actively looking to sell players, either to acquire additional talent or to clear cap space. While the free-agent activity may be slowing down, the trade market, theoretically, could pick up in the coming days.
Here, we'll dive into the latest NHL trade buzz heading into the first weekend of free agency.