With the NHL's 2015-16 season underway, a number of notable players are eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer. While most could be re-signed by their current teams, several are likely to be traded before the Feb. 29 trade deadline.
Different issues will factor into these trades. Some players, like Los Angeles Kings left wing Milan Lucic (pictured above), could prove too expensive to re-sign. A few, like Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan, are in the twilight of their NHL careers. Some, like Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller, could be odd man out with his current team.
Here's a look at the pending NHL free agents most likely to be traded during this season, examining their current contract, recent performance and reasons why they could be dealt.
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Article written by Lyle Richardson