The Most Notable 2017 NHL Free Agents Likely to Be Traded This Season

October 17th, 2016 by Lyle Richardson Leave a reply »
Though the NHL's 2017 free-agent market doesn't begin until July 1, several players eligible for unrestricted free agency—such as St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk and Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop—could become subjects of trade speculation by the March 1 deadline.

Some of these players could exit in a deal because they no longer fit into their current club's future plans, and some could shift because they'll be too expensive to re-sign.

Here are the most notable impending free agents who could find a new home during 2016-17. You can weigh in with your thoughts on this topic in the comments section below. 

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