In the midst of the NHL offseason dog days, most trade and free-agent activity has significantly slowed. However, speculation still persists regarding the future of such notable players as St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk and Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
Some of the players noted in this slideshow, such as Shattenkirk and Nugent-Hopkins, have been fixtures for months in the NHL rumor mill. Others, such as Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane, have emerged of late as possible trade candidates.
Recent and pending contract signings have the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning facing the necessity of becoming salary-cap compliant before the start of 2016-17. They could be forced to make cost-cutting trades.
Here's a look at the latest notable NHL speculation to determine if they're based in fact or fiction. Feel free to weigh in on this topic in the comments section below.
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