Two of the biggest names featured in NHL trade rumors early in the offseason were St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko and Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel. The 2021-22 campaign is set to get underway Oct. 12, yet neither has been dealt. But that could still change.
Tarasenko requested a trade in July, but nothing materialized. Eichel's situation with the Sabres is a lot more complicated because of his neck injury, which caused him to fail a physical and may still require surgery.
As the start of the season nears, these players continue to have plenty of news surrounding them.