The Draft Eve Dealmaking Frenzy - Tracking Every Blockbuster Trade

The NHL's front offices are in full dealmaking mode as the 2026 Draft approaches, with GMs scrambling to reshape their rosters before the puck drops on the next era. Every trade this close to the draft carries outsized implications - teams are either going all-in on contention or blowing it up for future assets. The market is moving fast, and keeping track of who's landed where and what it cost has become essential intel for understanding each team's true direction heading into the offseason.