An already lackluster NHL free-agent class is further diminished after the initial wave of signings in recent days. In turn, the trade market should continue to heat up as front offices around the league look to fill holes for next season.
Some big chips have already been moved over the past week. Ryan O'Reilly (Buffalo Sabres), Phil Kessel (Pittsburgh Penguins) and T.J. Oshie (Washington Capitals) are some of the notable names to find new homes since draft weekend, as ESPN.com noted.
More high-profile deals are likely to follow throughout the summer. So let's check out some of the latest rumors about players who could be on the move.