What happened: Sportsnet's Real Kyper has released the latest edition of his NHL trade board, sizing up which players could be on the move during draft week and into the offseason. The column lays out the names most likely to be dealt as front offices reposition ahead of a busy summer.

Why it matters: Trade boards like this one set the tone for the offseason rumor cycle, signaling where league insiders see the most pressure building. With the Stanley Cup decided and the draft imminent, teams have a narrow window to reshape rosters before free agency, making this read a useful map of where the market is leaning. It updates the earlier Trade Board 7.0 installment from earlier in the offseason.

By the numbers: The board tracks 30 players. The 2026 NHL Draft runs June 26-27 in Buffalo, New York.

What to watch: Watch which names hold their spots or climb as draft week opens, and whether any board candidates actually change addresses in Buffalo.

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