In addition to selecting future stars, the NHL draft always promises to include numerous trades involving top players, and the 2016 edition should be no different.
Notable players that were moved during the 2015 draft include Dougie Hamilton (Boston to Calgary), Robin Lehner (Ottawa to Buffalo), Milan Lucic (Boston to Los Angeles), Ryan O'Reilly (Colorado to Buffalo) and Kyle Palmieri (Anaheim to New Jersey).
These are all impact players, and more top players could be on the move when the 2016 NHL draft kicks off Friday. Here is a look at trade talk surrounding some of the better players in the NHL.
Tyson Barrie, Colorado Avalanche
On a team that missed the playoffs the last two seasons, Tyson Barrie was a bright spot as one of the top young offensive defensemen in the league.
The 24-year-old, who is a restricted free agent, put up 53 points in 2014 before collecting 49 points last season. He seems to be a solid building block on the blue line for a young team, but some around the league expect Barrie to be traded.
TSN's Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1260 in Edmonton on June ...
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Article written by Brian Marron
NHL Rumors: Notable Trade Reports on Road to 2016 Draft
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