What happened: Goaltender Stuart Skinner, formerly with the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, is impacting the NHL trade market, per Yahoo Sports.

Why it matters: After Pittsburgh benched Skinner during last spring's playoffs, his subsequent two-year deal reshaped front-office valuations across the league's goaltending market.

What to watch: Front offices continue to evaluate goaltending depth and trade options as the 2026-27 regular season progresses.