The Chicago Blackhawks had their Stanley Cup parade, and summer officially began on June 21. But that doesn't mean hockey is over. With the 2015 NHL draft fast approaching, on June 26-27 in Sunrise, Florida, the league is abuzz with trade talks leading up to the big day.
NHL general managers are wheeling and dealing, trying to unload cap casualties and acquire weapons at their teams' biggest positions of need ahead of the draft, especially if they pick late.
Let's take a look at three trade rumors that have surfaced about the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings.
Islanders Winger Kyle Okposo Could Be on the Trading Block
When the New York Islanders acquired left winger Thomas Vanek from the Buffalo Sabres in October 2013, they gave up Matt Moulson, a first-round pick in 2014 and a 2015 second-round pick. How did that work out for general manager Garth Snow?
Well, Vanek is now a Montreal Canadien, and the Senators do not have a selection until No. 72 in the draft, putting them in a difficult spot if they're l ...
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NHL Rumors: Notable Trade Reports on Road to 2015 Draft
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