Hockey

NHL Trade Rumors Heat Up Ahead of Draft

Star players and draft picks spark blockbuster moves as teams jockey for position

Offseason Trade Landscape

The NHL offseason has turned into a whirlwind of negotiations, with teams scrambling to reshape rosters ahead of the draft.

Jason Robertson, a cornerstone of the Dallas Stars, turned down a reported $120 million offer from the Seattle Kraken, signaling his intent to stay or seek a more lucrative deal elsewhere.

Dylan Larkin remains on the trade block at the Detroit Red Wings, where his contract talks have yet to reach a resolution.

Connor Hellebuyck has attracted considerable interest, notably a Buffalo Sabres proposal that includes the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming draft.

Other names surfacing in trade chatter include Matthew Knies, a key forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Mason McTavish, whose name has emerged in discussions involving the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues.

Zach Werenski’s situation with the Columbus Blue Jackets is being watched, as contract negotiations could prompt a move.

The San Jose Sharks are contemplating moving their No. 2 pick, targeting either a top‑pair defenseman or a top‑line forward in exchange.

Veteran defenseman Morgan Rielly has indicated openness to leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs after 14 seasons, while Darnell Nurse has formally requested a trade from the Edmonton Oilers after a dozen years.

Jake DeBrusk, known for his skating and knack for finding the net, posted 28 and 23 goals in consecutive seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, underscoring his value on the market.

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