As the NHL enters the second month of the 2015-16 season, the trade rumor mill is busily churning away. Several notable names, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul (pictured above), have already been suggested as possible trade candidates.
It's important, however, to determine if the rumors are based in fact or fiction. Is it possible a potential free-agent superstar, like Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, could hit the trade block? Could a struggling team, like the Calgary Flames, make a bold move to reverse their fortunes? Is a club with an injury-ravaged roster, like the St.