With the NHL offseason approaching, a list of the top 20 trade targets has emerged, highlighting players who may be on the move. JJ Peterka of the Buffalo Sabres leads the pack as a pending RFA drawing interest, while Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers holds a 15-team no-trade clause, complicating potential deals. Marco Rossi and Bowen Byram are also under scrutiny, representing younger talent that could reshape team rosters.

Veteran names like Erik Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault are included, with Karlsson's hefty contract and Marchessault's struggles in Nashville raising eyebrows. The list further explores various players like K'Andre Miller, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Thatcher Demko, all of whom could impact their respective teams significantly, whether through trades or extensions. Teams must navigate cap space and player performance to devise optimal strategies.