The trade market heated up, and the moves could continue heading into the 2023 NHL draft. Here's the rumor roundup on five players.

The 2023 NHL draft opens in Nashville, with the first round kicking off at 7 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena.

All eyes will be on selecting the top 32 prospects, but there could also be some trade activity involving established NHL talent. Here's a look at the latest rumors involving five notable trade candidates.

Erik Karlsson, San Jose Sharks 

TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports the Toronto Maple Leafs, Seattle Kraken and Carolina Hurricanes are among the clubs that contacted the Sharks about three-time Norris Trophy winner. Sharks GM Mike Grier is willing to retain part of Karlsson's $11.5 million annual cap hit but likely not half.

Alex DeBrincat, Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch reported the Detroit Red Wings are believed to be high on the Michigan native's list of preferred trade destinations. However, doing a deal with Wings GM Steve Yzerman could prove difficult. DeBrincat's also been linked to the Nashville Predators.

Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Sun's Scott Billeck wondered if the Boston Bruins might be interested in the Jets center after trading Taylor Hall to Chicago in a cost-cutting move. NBC Sports Boston's Nick Goss believes their priority is re-signing Tyler Bertuzzi before his UFA eligibility on July 1.

Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins

Boston Hockey Now's Jimmy Murphy cited an NHL source claiming the Bruins aren't done shedding salary, adding the trade rumors about Ullmark are true. The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner's no-movement clause reverts to a 16-team no-trade clause on July 1, according to PuckPedia.

Noah Hanifin, Calgary Flames

The 26-year-old defenseman could be the next Flame on the move after Tyler Toffoli was shipped to New Jersey on Tuesday. The Athletic believes the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers are primary suitors.