The NHL Entry Draft is always one of the most eagerly awaited dates on the hockey calendar.
It`s a crucial moment to watch promising young players join teams and envision how these selections might shape a franchise`s future. But just as exciting is the flurry of trade activity that typically accompanies the draft, often leading to significant roster shake-ups.
This year promises to be no different. With the salary cap increasing, many teams actively seeking to improve, and several talented players rumored to be available, we could potentially witness an even greater number of transactions than usual. Here are four hypothetical trades we think would be interesting to see happen during the draft weekend:
1. John Gibson to the Edmonton Oilers for Viktor Arvidsson, Ty Emberson, and a 2026 second-round draft pick. (Note: The Anaheim Ducks would retain $2 million of Gibson’s salary cap hit in this proposed deal).
