As the NHL's free agency period approaches, teams are beginning to assess their roster needs and identify potential trade candidates. This summer, four players who were recently removed from their respective teams' protected lists via the NHL's Re-entry Free Agency (RFA) process are emerging as trade targets. The likes of top prospects, such as 23-year-old forward and former first-round pick, are drawing significant interest from playoff contenders looking to bolster their lineups. With their contracts set to expire at the end of the 2023-24 season, these RFAs are poised to command significant salaries, making them prime trade chips in the lead-up to the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.

4 RFAs Becoming Trade Candidates This Summer  NHL Trade Rumors