Ranking the NHL's Top Offseason Trade Block Targets for April 2026
The NHL's top offseason trade targets have been ranked, with players like Auston Matthews and Elias Pettersson potentially on the move. The list considers skills, experience, and contracts, as well as the likelihood of getting traded, with several teams potentially making deals after the postseason.
The NHL regular season ends on April 16. Non-playoff clubs can make trades during the postseason, but most teams wait until after. A ranking of the top 10 offseason trade targets includes Auston Matthews and Elias Pettersson. Matthews' future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is uncertain due to the team's poor performance. Pettersson's expensive contract and the Vancouver Canucks' rebuilding status make him a potential trade candidate. Other players on the list include Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck. The ranking considers skills, experience, and contracts, as well as the likelihood of getting traded.
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