July 1 signaled the beginning of the NHL's free-agent signing period, and while plenty of big-money transactions were made, there could be many more moves on the horizon in the form of trades.
The trade market tends to take a backseat to free agency at times, but after the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to deal for former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel Wednesday, it is clear there is a great deal of talent to be had on that front as well.
As teams continue to position themselves for a run in the 2015-16 season, here is a rundown of the latest trade rumors that are taking the league by storm.
Patrick Sharp
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp's name has been the subject of trade talks ever since he and his teammates hoisted the Stanley Cup, and while recent developments suggest he could potentially stay put, trade options are still very much on the table.
The Blackhawks and general manager Stan Bowman are working hard to ensure they stay under the salary cap for the upcoming season. Big contract extensions to Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are making that a challenging e ...
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