The 2015 NHL draft will take place from Friday, June 26, through Saturday, June 27, which means the rumor mill is churning on that front in addition to the speculation free agency tends to spark.
Both pivotal personnel processes help shape a team's identity for the upcoming season and beyond. Not much is often expected of even the highest draft picks unless they're truly transcendent talents, but the marquee free agents are proven commodities who command attention.
Below is a breakdown of some of the most notable rumors to surface in the days leading up to draft night at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, and free agency opening on July 1.