"Shaking Up the Roster: NHL Teams Make Bold Moves Ahead of 2026 Draft The 2026 NHL Draft has officially kicked off, but it's not just the young prospects that are drawing attention. In a series of surprise trades, several key players have changed hands, sending shockwaves through the hockey world. Mason McTavish, JJ Peterka, and Pavel Dorofeyev are just a few of the notable names that have been dealt, leaving fans and analysts wondering what these moves mean for their respective teams. As the draft heats up, one thing is clear: this year's NHL offseason is shaping up to be one of the wildest in recent memory."
The 2026 NHL Draft has seen several key players traded including Mason McTavish, JJ Peterka, and Pavel Dorofeyev.
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
