NHL Trade Rumors: Analyzing Latest Buzz on Tyler Johnson, Tomas Hertl

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Typically, the season is well underway by the time Thanksgiving arrives. Not this year.

With the 2019-20 season not wrapping up until September because of the coronavirus pandemic, the start of the 2020-21 campaign has been pushed back. And it's not been decided when the new season will begin.

In the meantime, the league's 31 teams will continue to construct their rosters. Many of the top free agents signed new contracts several weeks ago, but there are still some solid players available. And teams can also make trades to add players, potentially…