Early July is usually when the focus is on the potential destinations of the NHL's top unrestricted free agents. With most of the best players now signed, there could be an increase in trade activity involving stars such as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop.
Prior to the July 1 start of unrestricted free agency there were two blockbuster deals. One saw the Montreal Canadiens swap defenseman P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators for Shea Weber. The other was the Edmonton Oilers dealing left winger Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for blueliner Adam Larsson.
Factor in the quick draining of talent from this summer's free-agent pool, and it wouldn't be surprising if another notable star is traded this summer.
The following slideshow ranks the best players believed to be on the trade market and why they're on this list. Age, skill, performance, salary and roster need factored into this compilation.
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