What happened: A new Yahoo Sports rundown identifies the four centers most likely to move during the 2026 NHL off-season. The list frames the position as the deepest pool of available talent on this summer's trade market.

Why it matters: Centers are the hardest position to acquire and the most expensive to move, so any one of these names changing hands would reshape a contender's depth chart down the middle. With the 2025-26 season decided, front offices are turning to the off-season market to address their biggest roster gaps.

What to watch: Watch for which clubs emerge as buyers as the off-season opens and whether any of the listed pivots are dealt before free agency.