{"id":733287,"date":"2026-06-29T17:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/733287\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T17:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:57:11","slug":"nhl-offseason-trade-board-6-0-wheeling-and-dealing-continues-after-a-busy-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/733287\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL offseason trade board 6.0: Wheeling and dealing continues after a busy draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are no signs of the NHL\u2019s trade market letting up.<\/p>\n<p>Even after a busy week of wheeling and dealing in the rear-view mirror, the top of our latest big board is dotted with perennial All-Stars: Zach Werenski, Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson and Connor Hellebuyck.<\/p>\n<p>Werenski rockets to the top spot with news going public over the weekend that he\u2019s unwilling to commit to the Columbus Blue Jackets beyond the end of his current contract in 2028. All signs point to him being traded this summer as a result.<\/p>\n<p>Larkin continues to wait patiently for the Detroit Red Wings to honor his trade request, while Robertson might be forced to move on from the Dallas Stars after being stuck at a contract impasse. The Stars attempted to move him in a sign-and-trade to the Seattle Kraken last week.<\/p>\n<p>Hellebuyck, meanwhile, would welcome a move from the Winnipeg Jets. But he\u2019s not the only goalie near the top of the big board. Teams in need of help in net will be looking to the trade market with a lack of impact goalies available when free agency opens on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s true at every position with a weak free agent class, though, so expect the trade market is expected to remain busy.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the latest on the top targets. We\u2019ve had some attrition since last time, with players (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7398937\/2026\/06\/27\/blues-mctavish-trade-nhl-draft-lawrence-dagenais\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mason McTavish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7393405\/2026\/06\/27\/maple-leafs-trade-carlo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brandon Carlo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7404287\/2026\/06\/29\/bruins-offseason-depth-chart-peterka\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JJ Peterka<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7399738\/2026\/06\/26\/golden-knights-dorofeyev-trade-draft\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pavel Dorofeyev<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/live-blogs\/nhl-draft-2026-live-updates-round-1-tracker-results\/6BABzFsOyypw\/h9JwnsCUiVmj\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sebastian Cossa<\/a> and, on Monday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7406119\/2026\/06\/29\/brendan-gallagher-trade-canucks-canadiens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brendan Gallagher<\/a>) and picks moved, so we\u2019re down to 30. As always, players and assets are listed by how closely they demand watching, based on their potential impact and the current amount of buzz around them.<\/p>\n<p>Winners and losers from the 2026 NHL Draft<\/p>\n<p>Scott Wheeler<\/p>\n<p>(Note: Contract details via PuckPedia.)<\/p>\n<p>1. Zach Werenski<\/p>\n<p>Team: Columbus Blue Jackets<br \/>Position: Defenseman<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 22 goals, 81 points, 75 games<br \/>Age: 28<br \/>Contract: $9,583,333 AAV through 2028; no-movement clause becomes 10-team trade list for 2027-28<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Jackets are in a difficult position with the reigning Norris Trophy winner, especially now that news of Werenski\u2019s unwillingness to commit to Columbus long term is out in the open. The list of suitors includes the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights and Philadelphia Flyers. Others may join the field, as well. However, so far the Blue Jackets have been slow-playing talks. Werenski is one of the best defensemen on the planet \u2014 an offensive driver who can dominate in tough minutes \u2014 so it may take some time to come to grips with moving him.<\/p>\n<p>2. Dylan Larkin<\/p>\n<p>Team: Detroit Red Wings<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 34 goals, 67 points, 74 games<br \/>Age: 29<br \/>Contract: $8.7 million AAV through 2031; no-trade clause becomes 10-team no-trade list in 2028-29<\/p>\n<p>Larkin is a speedy two-way center who is an ever-present threat to score. He can handle big minutes and tough checking assignments and is known as a competitive player who battles his way to the difficult areas of the ice. While his playoff experience is limited to just five games, Larkin was a strong performer for Team USA at the Milan Olympics and 4 Nations Face-Off. His contract makes him an even more attractive asset because he\u2019s locked in at a reasonable rate of $8.7 million for the next five seasons. The Vegas Golden Knights \u2014 one of his favored destinations \u2014 could be lurking in the weeds here.<\/p>\n<p>3. Jason Robertson<\/p>\n<p>Team: Dallas Stars<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 45 goals, 96 points, 82 games<br \/>Age: 26<br \/>Contract: Restricted free agent<\/p>\n<p>The Stars pivoted to other suitors after the potential sign-and-trade deal with Seattle was shot down last week. There\u2019s still a world where the RFA forward signs a long-term extension in Dallas, provided the team makes peace with the fact it will have to pay him more than teammate Mikko Rantanen\u2019s $12 million annual salary. So far that\u2019s been a stumbling block. Robertson is a big winger who consistently drives offense and still has prime years ahead. He\u2019s coming off a 96-point season with the Stars and would instantly improve any team\u2019s lineup in the league.<\/p>\n<p>4. Connor Hellebuyck<\/p>\n<p>Team: Winnipeg Jets<br \/>Position: Goaltender<br \/>2025-26 stats: 23-23-11, 2.86 GAA, .895 save percentage, 57 games<br \/>Age: 33<br \/>Contract: $8.5 million through 2031; no-movement clause becomes 10-team no-trade list in 2027-28<\/p>\n<p>If the Jets are going to move Hellebuyck, the backbone of their team for a decade, they need to make sure they\u2019re addressing another roster need (such as a second-line center) while creating another one in goal. After engaging in talks with the Buffalo Sabres ahead of the draft that didn\u2019t produce a deal, the Jets may take another run at convincing Hellebuyck to stay. He\u2019s the total package in the crease \u2014 an Olympic champion with size, durability and elite puck-tracking ability. It\u2019s not often you can find a goalie this good on the trade market.<\/p>\n<p>5. Kirill Marchenko<\/p>\n<p>Team: Columbus Blue Jackets<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 27 goals, 67 points, 76 games<br \/>Age: 25<br \/>Contract: $3.85 million AAV through 2027 (RFA)<\/p>\n<p>With one year remaining on his contract, and unrestricted free agency looming one year beyond that, Marchenko has started to draw attention beyond Columbus. He\u2019s already informed the team he won\u2019t be staying long term. Marchenko is a big, talented winger with a knack for putting the puck in the net \u2014 he\u2019s scored 102 goals across his first four NHL seasons \u2014 and projects as a top-line winger with upside. The Blue Jackets will need to be blown away with an offer to move him now, but they may get one given how frothy the marketplace currently is.<\/p>\n<p>6. Alexander Nikishin<\/p>\n<p>Team: Carolina Hurricanes<br \/>Position: Defenseman<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 11 goals, 33 points, 81 games<br \/>Age: 24<br \/>Contract: RFA<\/p>\n<p>After winning a Stanley Cup in his first full season with the Hurricanes, Nikishin is an RFA whose name has popped up in trade conversations. He\u2019s a big man who skates well and scored 11 goals during the regular season. Carolina must weigh the merits of what he can bring back in a trade with what it\u2019s going to cost to sign him to his next contract. He\u2019s believed to be looking for a deal in the $8 million range annually.<\/p>\n<p>7. Vincent Trocheck<\/p>\n<p>Team: New York Rangers<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 16 goals, 53 points, 67 games<br \/>Age: 32<br \/>Contract: $5.625 million AAV through 2029; 12-team no-trade list becomes 10-team on July 1<\/p>\n<p>The veteran center spent most of the season at or near the top of our trade board and he remains there now. After scratching Trocheck for roster management purposes prior to the trade deadline in March, the Rangers opted to hold on to him in anticipation of stronger offers in the summer. Those conversations have since resumed. Trocheck is an appealing target for teams looking to get stronger down the middle as a solid faceoff man and penalty killer who can handle heavy, difficult minutes. He\u2019s one of the few impact players at that position who appears to be truly available right now.<\/p>\n<p>8. Morgan Rielly<\/p>\n<p>Team: Toronto Maple Leafs<br \/>Position: Defenseman<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 11 goals, 36 points, 78 games<br \/>Age: 32<br \/>Contract: $7.5 million AAV through 2030; no-movement clause<\/p>\n<p>The Maple Leafs\u2019 longest-tenured player is open to moving on after 14 years with the organization and has submitted a list of four Western-based teams he\u2019d play for. Rielly had previously been unwilling to consider waiving his no-movement clause but has softened on that stance. While Rielly\u2019s skating isn\u2019t the separator it once was, he possesses strong puck skills and can help drive a team offensively. He\u2019s also a high-character player who should be viewed as a dressing room asset.<\/p>\n<p>9. Darnell Nurse<\/p>\n<p>Team: Edmonton Oilers<br \/>Position: Defenseman<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 7 goals, 24 points, 82 games<br \/>Age: 31<br \/>Contract: $9.25 million AAV through 2030; no-movement clause<\/p>\n<p>Nurse requested a trade after spending the past 12 years in Edmonton. He\u2019s a hard-nosed defenseman who blocks shots, logs minutes and plays with edge. The only problem? He\u2019s paid like a cornerstone player, not just a really good one, and for an organization operating close to the salary cap in a narrow contention window, there\u2019s a significant opportunity cost attached to Nurse\u2019s inefficient contract. The player owns a no-movement clause and is believed to have the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers on his list of desired destinations. If a deal doesn\u2019t happen soon, will Nurse expand that list?<\/p>\n<p>10. Adin Hill<\/p>\n<p>Team: Vegas Golden Knights<br \/>Position: Goaltender<br \/>2025-26 stats: 10-9-6, 3.04 GAA, .871 save percentage, 27 games<br \/>Age: 30<br \/>Contract: $6.25 million through 2031; 10-team no-trade list<\/p>\n<p>Supplanted by Carter Hart during the Vegas Golden Knights\u2019 run to the Stanley Cup Final, Hill is a prime candidate to be moved with the team facing a tight cap situation. Big and experienced \u2014 Hill earned Conn Smythe Trophy votes when Vegas won the Stanley Cup in 2023 \u2014 he would represent an upgrade for several teams on their existing situation in the crease. Moving him would create the flexibility the Golden Knights need to take care of other business. Of note: Hill is owed a $7 million signing bonus payment as part of his compensation for the 2026-27 season and should have even more value if he\u2019s traded after that\u2019s already been paid out.<\/p>\n<p>11. Jake DeBrusk<\/p>\n<p>Team: Vancouver Canucks<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 23 goals, 42 points, 81 games<br \/>Age: 29<br \/>Contract: $5.5 million AAV through 2031; no-movement clause<\/p>\n<p>A player who doesn\u2019t fit the mold of the rebuilding efforts underway in Vancouver. DeBrusk is a strong skater with a nose for the net, having potted 28 and 23 goals during two trying seasons for the Canucks. There\u2019s a lot of meat left on the bone, but there\u2019s also a contract that includes a no-movement clause, which definitely complicates things. DeBrusk is at an age where getting back to a competitive team remains a priority.<\/p>\n<p>12. Jordan Binnington<\/p>\n<p>Team: St. Louis Blues<br \/>Position: Goaltender<br \/>2025-26 stats: 13-20-7, 3.33 GAA, .873 save percentage, 41 games<br \/>Age: 32<br \/>Contract: $6 million AAV through 2027; 14-team no-trade list becomes 10-team on July 1<\/p>\n<p>One year out from potential unrestricted free agency, the Blues face a decision on Binnington. He\u2019s coming off a season where his numbers cratered, but his reputation as a big-game goalie was still burnished during a strong performance for Team Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Binnington should hold appeal for teams that can offer him a better playing environment and are looking for an experienced player in the crease to help push them over the top. His competitive nature remains a major asset.<\/p>\n<p>13. Jacob Markstrom<\/p>\n<p>Team: New Jersey Devils<br \/>Position: Goaltender<br \/>2025-26 stats: 23-19-1, 3.07 GAA, .883 save percentage, 44 games<br \/>Age: 36<br \/>Contract: $6 million AAV through 2028; 20-team no-trade on July 1<\/p>\n<p>The Devils are gauging the marketplace on the veteran goalie, who owns a 20-team no-trade list as of July 1. While Markstrom struggled last season \u2014 producing an .883 save percentage, the lowest of his NHL career \u2014 he\u2019s got a strong track record of above-average results. He\u2019s a big man who covers a lot of net and is considered elite at the position when he\u2019s at his best.<\/p>\n<p>14. Matthew Knies<\/p>\n<p>Team: Toronto Maple Leafs<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 23 goals, 66 points, 79 games<br \/>Age: 23<br \/>Contract: $7.75 million AAV through 2031<\/p>\n<p>Knies tumbles down the board after the Toronto Maple Leafs were unable to deal him for a top-10 pick at the draft. Still, that doesn\u2019t completely remove the possibility that he\u2019s moved. Knies is a young power forward with an ideal blend of size and skill who is signed until his late 20s. He\u2019s a rare commodity on the trade market, and Toronto seems focused on taking advantage of that scarcity.<\/p>\n<p>15. Elias Pettersson<\/p>\n<p>Team: Vancouver Canucks<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 15 goals, 51 points, 74 games<br \/>Age: 27<br \/>Contract: $11.6 million AAV through 2032; no-movement clause<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks are still charting their direction under a revamped front office, but there can only be so much patience with Pettersson. While new GM Ryan Johnson has spoken about wanting to \u201cwipe away all expectations,\u201d the fact remains that the Swede is a long way off the performer he was when Vancouver signed him to a $92.8 million, eight-year extension in March 2024. And the Canucks are in the early stages of a rebuild. Pettersson has a massive amount of salary owing and a no-movement clause in his contract, but it wouldn\u2019t surprise anyone if a fresh start was in order here.<\/p>\n<p>16. Pavel Zacha<\/p>\n<p>Team: Boston Bruins<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 30 goals, 65 points, 78 games<br \/>Age: 29<br \/>Contract: $4.75 million through 2027; 8-team no-trade list<\/p>\n<p>Zacha is fresh off his strongest NHL season, which included 30 goals and 65 points, and he holds the hammer with the possibility of hitting the free-agent market next summer. That\u2019s forced Boston to at least listen to offers in the absence of an extension with its top center. Zacha is a big man (6-foot-4, 211 pounds) who is difficult to contend with in the offensive zone, and he\u2019s consistently found the back of the net, even in seasons that don\u2019t feature the kind of shooting percentage bender he enjoyed in 2025-26, when 22.9 percent of his shots went in. A late bloomer, he\u2019s developed into a reliable faceoff man.<\/p>\n<p>17. Ilya Lyubushkin<\/p>\n<p>Team: Dallas Stars<br \/>Position: Defenseman<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 1 goal, 9 points, 53 games<br \/>Age: 32<br \/>Contract: $3.25 million through 2027<\/p>\n<p>With the Stars navigating a tight cap situation, Lyubushkin is a candidate to be moved for improved roster flexibility. He\u2019s a physical defenseman best-suited for a third-pairing role. Lyubushkin kills penalties, finishes checks and keeps the play in front of him. He\u2019s got one season remaining on his contract.<\/p>\n<p>18. Rasmus Ristolainen<\/p>\n<p>Team: Philadelphia Flyers<br \/>Position: Defenseman<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 1 goal, 14 points, 44 games<br \/>Age: 31<br \/>Contract: $5.1 million through 2027<\/p>\n<p>Ristolainen\u2019s game has come a long way and included a standout Olympic performance for Finland earlier this year. A big right-shot defensemen who plays with some edge, Ristolainen has taken steps toward being more reliable on the defensive side of the puck since arriving in Philadelphia. Some scouts believe he could be a reliable second pair option if slotted into the right system. He\u2019s a pending UFA.<\/p>\n<p>19. Danila Yurov<\/p>\n<p>Team: Minnesota Wild<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 12 goals, 27 points, 73 games<br \/>Age: 22<br \/>Contract: $2.95 million through 2028 (RFA)<\/p>\n<p>The Wild have dangled Yurov as part of packages aimed at landing bigger fish. The No. 24 pick in 2022 is coming off his rookie NHL season and demonstrated deft stickhandling skills and strong instincts while lining up as a third-line center by the end of his first year in North America. Yurov is a shifty player with upside who is cost-controlled with an entry-level contract covering the next two seasons, which is an attractive set of attributes.<\/p>\n<p>20. Rickard Rakell<\/p>\n<p>Team: Pittsburgh Penguins<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 24 goals, 48 points, 60 games<br \/>Age: 33<br \/>Contract: $5 million AAV through 2028; 8-team no-trade list<\/p>\n<p>With two seasons remaining on a contract where he\u2019s delivered an outsized amount of production for the Penguins, Rakell\u2019s trade value may never be higher. It also helps that his no-trade list is limited to eight teams. The right-shot winger is an above-average finisher who has a history of holding his own when playing alongside highly skilled linemates. While he hasn\u2019t shown any apparent sign of slowing down, Pittsburgh is looking at the big picture.<\/p>\n<p>21. Tom\u00e1\u0161 Hertl<\/p>\n<p>Team: Vegas Golden Knights<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 24 goals, 58 points, 82 games<br \/>Age: 32<br \/>Contract: $8.1375 million AAV through 2030; 3-team trade list becomes 15-team trade list in 2028<\/p>\n<p>Hertl is another potential salary cap casualty in Vegas. However, he\u2019ll have a huge say in whatever happens because of a three-team approved trade list. The veteran center is coming off an up-and-down season that saw him endure a 29-game goalless drought before rediscovering his touch in the later rounds of the playoffs. Hertl is a big man who protects the puck well and can create havoc around the net. His cap hit ($6.75 million) is lower than his AAV because the San Jose Sharks retained salary when they traded him to the Golden Knights.<\/p>\n<p>22. Shane Wright<\/p>\n<p>Team: Seattle Kraken<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 12 goals, 27 points, 74 games<br \/>Age: 22<br \/>Contract: $886,666 AAV through 2027<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s still not clear what Wright\u2019s high-water mark will look like as an NHL player, but there\u2019s reason to believe he might help bring Seattle back the kind of scoring boost it\u2019s looking for in a trade. For starters, he\u2019s still got one year remaining on his entry-level contract and presumably levels of growth still to come in his game. And even coming off a dip in his offensive production \u2014 going from 44 points to 27 points \u2014 he profiles as an intriguing two-way center, which is a commodity in demand right now.<\/p>\n<p>23. Blake Coleman<\/p>\n<p>Team: Calgary Flames<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 20 goals, 35 points, 69 games<br \/>Age: 34<br \/>Contract: $4.9 million AAV through 2027; 10-team trade list<\/p>\n<p>Coleman is another player who attracted interest ahead of the trade deadline that could still be moved this summer. The rebuild is on in Calgary \u2014 even if they\u2019re not officially using the \u201cR\u201d word \u2014 after Rasmus Andersson (Vegas Golden Knights), MacKenzie Weegar (Utah Mammoth) and Nazem Kadri (Colorado Avalanche) were dealt in-season, and Coleman has one year left on his existing deal. He\u2019s an excellent skater and a defensively sound winger who usually sees the puck headed in the right direction when he\u2019s on the ice. Coleman is also a 20-goal scorer who has been dangerous on the penalty kill over the years and ideally slots in on the third line of a top team, as he did for the Tampa Bay Lightning while winning back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2020 and 2021.<\/p>\n<p>24. Connor Zary<\/p>\n<p>Team: Calgary Flames<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 12 goals, 25 points, 74 games<br \/>Age: 24<br \/>Contract: $3.775 million AAV through 2028 (RFA)<\/p>\n<p>A strong skater with high-end speed, Zary profiles as a depth forward who can chip in a little bit offensively at five-on-five. The Flames are shopping the 24-year-old for a future mid-range draft pick. Zary is under contract for the next two seasons.<\/p>\n<p>25. Bryan Rust<\/p>\n<p>Team: Pittsburgh Penguins<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 29 goals, 65 points, 72 games<br \/>Age: 34<br \/>Contract: $5.125 million AAV through 2028<\/p>\n<p>Rust\u2019s name has circulated again with the Penguins focused on getting younger and looking to build off a return to the playoffs. His speed, forechecking prowess and two-way ability have allowed his game to age gracefully, and the 34-year-old is playing on a cap-friendly contract. The fact that Rust scored 60 goals across the past two seasons should be appealing to rival teams.<\/p>\n<p>26. Mason Lohrei<\/p>\n<p>Team: Boston Bruins<br \/>Position: Defenseman<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 7 goals, 26 points, 73 games<br \/>Age: 25<br \/>Contract: $3.2 million AAV through 2027<\/p>\n<p>Lohrei\u2019s name circulated in trade rumors when the Bruins engaged in discussions on Rasmus Andersson last season. He\u2019s signed through next year at a reasonable cap number and has one year of team control remaining as a restricted free agent beyond that, making him an attractive asset. Lohrei is incredibly mobile for his size and will chip in with a bit of offense from the back end. He\u2019s also made strides defensively.<\/p>\n<p>27. Devon Levi<\/p>\n<p>Team: Buffalo Sabres<br \/>Position: Goaltender<br \/>2025-26 stats: Played in AHL<br \/>Age: 24<br \/>Contract: $812,500 AAV through 2027<\/p>\n<p>The Sabres used three goaltenders last season, and Levi wasn\u2019t one of them. He\u2019s been surpassed in the organization after making 23 NHL appearances in 2023-24. A 2020 seventh-round pick who had a stellar NCAA career at Northeastern, Levi is still viewed favorably by other NHL teams. While on the smaller side for a top-level goaltender, he compensates with agility and athleticism.<\/p>\n<p>28. Ryan Hartman<\/p>\n<p>Team: Minnesota Wild<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 23 goals, 43 points, 76 games<br \/>Age: 31<br \/>Contract: $4 million AAV through 2027; 15-team no-trade list becomes 10-team on July 1<\/p>\n<p>The Wild are going to need to get creative to strengthen themselves down the middle, and it could mean parting with one of their existing centers. Hartman is a potential UFA in 2027 and should bring back value in a trade. He\u2019s versatile, affordable, can handle top-six deployment and got his game back on the right side of the line last season after previously drawing attention from NHL disciplinarian George Parros. There\u2019s a two-way element to his game as he can be trusted defensively.<\/p>\n<p>29. Owen Tippett<\/p>\n<p>Team: Philadelphia Flyers<br \/>Position: Winger<br \/>Shoots: Right<br \/>2025-26 stats: 28 goals, 51 points, 81 games<br \/>Age: 27<br \/>Contract: $6.2 million AAV through 2032; 10-team no-trade list<\/p>\n<p>Signed for six more seasons to a positive-value contract, Tippett is not a prime candidate to be moved. But his name has started to appear in trade chatter because of the potential haul he could bring back to a Flyers team trying to take the next steps toward contention. Tippett\u2019s biggest weapon is a lethal and accurate shot that\u2019s had him knocking at the door of a 30-goal season. His contract includes a 10-team no-trade list that kicks in July 1.<\/p>\n<p>30. Jesperi Kotkaniemi<\/p>\n<p>Team: Carolina Hurricanes<br \/>Position: Center<br \/>Shoots: Left<br \/>2025-26 stats: 2 goals, 9 points, 42 games<br \/>Age: 25<br \/>Contract: $4.82 million AAV through 2030; modified no-trade list<\/p>\n<p>Kotkaniemi has fallen right off the map in Carolina, where he was a healthy scratch throughout the team\u2019s entire run to the Stanley Cup. That followed a regular season in which a player once prized for his 200-foot game saw a big dip in his ability to drive play. Kotkaniemi\u2019s typically inconsistent offensive numbers trended hard in the wrong direction, too. Still, he\u2019s a reclamation project worth considering due to his age and ability to play a premier position. He still has four seasons remaining on his contract at a reasonable cap number if he can recapture his previous form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are no signs of the NHL\u2019s trade market letting up. 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