As the dog days of the NHL offseason drag on, much of the trade and free-agent action has slowed to a crawl. However, there's still some activity churning in the rumor mill.
Some of the conjecture involves stars like Nashville's Shea Weber and Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien. There's also speculation about possible destinations for notable free agents like Cody Franson.
Here's a look at the latest updates on this summer's hottest NHL rumors, with analysis of each and potential outcomes. As always, feel free to weigh in with your opinion in the comments sections below.