What happened: Bleacher Report assessed the trade markets for Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck in a buy-or-sell format. Both players entered camp with public trade requests still unresolved.

Why it matters: Unresolved requests for high-impact players shape early-season leverage around returns and roster plans. Continued attention keeps both markets central to the 2026-27 regular-season conversation.

What to watch: Further updates will show whether either standoff moves toward resolution as the regular season advances.