teams always have to be planning ahead. Even now, with no start date set for the 2020-21 season and the initial wave of offseason moves having slowed down, they have to be thinking about the future.
General managers must keep an eye open for opportunities to better their team's roster. And although many top free agents are already off the market, there could be a trade market to explore. Or there could be possible trade offers and/or targets that may pop up at any time down the line.
Here's some of the latest buzz about potential future trades in the NHL.