The NHL training camp period means trade rumors appear more frequently in the hockey media. Some of the speculation carried over from the summer, while the rest is more recent.
Several of the rumors are the result of teams with limited cap space having to shed salary to either become cap compliant or create room for other signings. Some involve players eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer.
Rumors also have circulated over several players no longer seen as a good fit with their respective clubs. Some are based on a team's specific roster weakness.
The following is a ranking of the 10 most notable trade rumors heading into the upcoming NHL season, with analysis and predictions for their potential outcome. Player value, team needs, salaries and trade plausibility were among the factors that went into this compilation.
Unless otherwise indicated all salary information via CapGeek.com.
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