Several big names were rumored to potentially be on the move during the NHL draft, and while only a few trades occurred, there is plenty of time left for teams to strike deals in the coming months.
The draft is usually a popular time for trades since teams can receive instant draft capital in return for their players, however, assets sometimes become even more valuable on the trade market in the weeks following the draft, especially among teams that fail to make splashy free-agent signings.
With the free-agent frenzy approaching, here is a look at some of the top players who are rumored to be on the block and could change uniforms before the start of the 2018-19 campaign.