THN.com/podcast. From THN American Pipeline: 2023 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch from NCAA to High School Alex DeBrincat [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk4OTg0NTk3MzM2Njk2NTkz/usatsi_20220626.jpg] Alex DeBrincat 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 SHARKSÂ TSN's Pierre LeBrun [https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/the-insiders-detail-leafs-contract-talks-with-matthews-and-nylan%7e2716139] 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 [https://puckpedia.com/player/erik-karlsson] but likely not half. ALEX DEBRINCAT, OTTAWA SENATORS Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch [https://ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ottawa-senators/garrioch-theres-a-lot-of-moving-parts-as-ottawa-senators-prepare-for-draft] 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 [https://puckpedia.com/player/alex-debrincat]'s also been linked to the Nashville Predators. MARK SCHEIFELE, WINNIPEG JETS Winnipeg Sun's Scott Billeck [https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/habs-back-in-the-picture-as-jets-kings-stall-on-pierre-luc-dubois] wondered if the Boston Bruins might be interested in the Jets center [https://puckpedia.com/player/mark-scheifele] after trading Taylor Hall to Chicago in a cost-cutting move. NBC Sports Boston's Nick Goss [https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nhl/boston-bruins/what-comes-next-for-bruins-after-taylor-hall-trade-with-blackhawks/539987/] 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 [https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/06/26/nhl-trade-murphy-bruins-not-done-clearing-cap-space/] 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 [https://puckpedia.com/player/linus-ullmark]. NOAH HANIFIN, CALGARY FLAMES The 26-year-old defenseman [https://puckpedia.com/player/noah-hanifin] could be the next Flame on the move after Tyler Toffoli was shipped to New Jersey on Tuesday. The Athletic [https://theathletic.com/4636948/2023/06/24/nhl-offseason-trade-board-flames-jets-wild/] believes the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers are primary suitors.
