What happened: Erik Karlsson, Jordan Binnington and Elias Pettersson stand as the next notable NHL players who could be moved on the trade market, per The Athletic.

Why it matters: The market focus shifts after Connor Hellebuyck's Oct. 23 move to New Jersey, which closed after Winnipeg previously sought the No. 4 overall pick in talks with Buffalo. Karlsson has remained a trade subject since offseason discussions linked him to Toronto for the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: Front offices across the league will monitor early 2026-27 regular-season standings to see if talks around Karlsson, Binnington or Pettersson escalate.