The 2018-19 NHL regular season begins on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Following an offseason in which several noteworthy players changed teams through trades, fans will be monitoring the rumor mill to determine which players could be on the move this season.
Most will be players slated to become unrestricted free agents next July. A handful could belong to teams with depth in one part of the roster looking to address a weakness elsewhere in the lineup.
Here’s a look at the notable Eastern Conference players most likely to be moved by the Feb. 25, 2019, NHL trade deadline.