5 best NHL trades of the 2026 offseason

The NHL offseason had numerous trades, many of which positively impacted their teams. The Washington Capitals improved their forward core by acquiring Jordan Kyrou, who has a great scoring touch and can improve their top six immediately. The Rangers traded for Pavel Dorofeyev to also help them score. Mavrik Bourque to Nashville is a great buy for the Predators, and Darren Raddysh gives the Maple Leafs an elite puck-moving defenseman who can help their core too. Brady Tkachuk joining his brother Matthew is one of the best stories in Florida. Let's take a deeper look into each trade.

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