The 35 Players Every GM Wants - and Who's Actually Getting Moved

Every summer, the same dance plays out in NHL front offices - GMs circling the same names, hoping to pry loose a franchise cornerstone before the asking price goes nuclear. This ranking breaks down the 35 premium trade targets most likely to change hands, separating the realistic targets from the fantasy scenarios that keep fans up at night. Some of these names will move before training camp; others will stay put despite the relentless pressure.