With the 2019-20 NHL season quickly approaching the quarter mark, teams are taking an opportunity to assess where they stand, what they need and what they can afford to part with.
While the trade deadline is still three months away, there are plenty of teams who are performing either above or below expectations, which could prompt them to be proactive by acquiring some pieces or potentially trading away players who aren't in their long-term plans.
Here are some of the top names rumored to be on the trade block, along with analysis regarding what the immediate future holds for them and their teams.