A New Season on the Horizon

As September arrives, NHL fans are eagerly anticipating the start of training camps by mid-month, a welcome change after a quiet August filled with minimal hockey news. The rumor mill has been particularly silent, with the last trade occurring on July 25, involving a minor deal between the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche.

Rumor Mill's Current State

After the publication of the August 2025 Trade Block Big Board, speculation surrounding player movements has almost completely stalled. Notable players such as Dougie Hamilton (New Jersey Devils), Erik Karlsson (Pittsburgh Penguins), and Nazem Kadri (Calgary Flames) have been removed from the rumor discussions due to the lack of media chatter. Additionally, the likes of Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Tristan Jarry from the Penguins, along with many others, have also fallen off the radar. However, Marco Rossi has re-signed with the Minnesota Wild, thus being excluded from trade conversations.

Notable Trade Candidates for September

With training camps on the horizon, names like Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) and Rasmus Andersson (Calgary Flames) continue to circulate in trade discussions. Robertson, in the final season of his contract, is drawing attention even though the Stars are not under pressure to trade him, while Andersson’s situation remains tense with potential movement looming.

Intriguing Player Movements

Jordan Kyrou (St. Louis Blues) has seen trade speculation cool after acquiring a no-trade clause earlier this summer, yet interest in him from multiple teams persists. Other players such as David Staples’ rumored Fabian Lysell (Boston Bruins) and Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks) remain hot topics, with the Ducks likely to retain McTavish given their cap space, despite external interest. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins are poised to make additional trades to improve from last season's disappointing finish.

Monitoring the Trade Landscape

As the preseason approaches, fans will want to keep an eye on these players and potential trades that may emerge once training camps commence. The changing dynamics and team strategies will make for an exciting season ahead in the NHL.