Since Wednesday, a wacky and wild start to the NHL free-agency period has been jam-packed with big free-agent signings and surprising trades, taking many of the most talked-about players off the market. But alas—there's still quality talent to choose from on the trading block.
Household names like T.J. Oshie and Phil Kessel have been snatched from sellers in the span of the last few days, and established players have been flipped left and right. Things may be slowing down considerably as the first weekend of free agency begins, but they are far from grinding to a halt—as if they ever do in the NHL.
Let's break down an Independence Day version of NHL trade rumors by looking at the latest buzz around the league.
Trio of Maple Leafs Staying Put?
Some saw the trade of Kessel to the Pittsburgh Penguins as the first move of a busy offseason that could see longtime Toronto Maple Leafs players like Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and Joffrey Lupul change sweaters along with him. But the Maple Leafs aren't getting what they want in the market and ...
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