NHL Trade Block Big Board for November 2026

The first month of the 2026-27 NHL regular season is history, but it also came with a pair of big trades.

A blockbuster deal occurred just before we published our October NHL Trade Block Big Board , when the Columbus Blue Jackets shipped Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matthew Knies. Both had featured in our previous trade boards.

On Oct. 23, a more prominent player from our October board finally moved, as the Winnipeg Jets traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner topped every one of our trade boards since July.

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has also featured prominently on our trade boards since he went public with his trade request in June. Recent rumors suggest he could be the next noteworthy star to be moved in an early-season blockbuster, which is becoming the norm this season.

At least, that's how it looked until Oct. 30, when it was reported that Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov wouldn't sign an extension and had requested a trade.

Larkin is among the few players from our previous board to make it onto our November board. Most have dropped out of the rumor mill as speculation focused on other players throughout October. Meanwhile, Alexander Nikishin was dropped after signing a one-year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Follow along to see which other notable players joined Larkin and Kucherov in the rumor mill over the past month. As always, the players' skills, experience, contracts, and likelihood of being moved factored into our compilation.

Uncertainty over Quinn Hughes' future with the Minnesota Wild earned him a spot on our last two Trade Boards. Wild general manager Bill Guerin said in September that he would give the 27-year-old superstar defenseman all the time he needed to make his decision.

Hughes can become an unrestricted free agent next July and would be among the biggest names in the UFA market. He's in the final season of a six-year contract worth an average annual value of $7.9 million. As an elite NHL defenseman, he could command over $20 million annually on his next contract.

On Oct. 1, Wild beat writers Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic suggested that Guerin would have to consider moving Hughes by the March 1 trade deadline if he remains unsigned. It would be "the nightmare scenario," considering how much Guerin gave up in future assets to acquire Hughes last season.

Fast-forward to Oct. 27, when Guerin told a local radio station he hadn't held contract talks with Hughes for some time , adding that he wasn't going to try to beg the blueliner to sign. That won't mollify nervous Wild fans or silence the conjecture about his immediate future.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was the subject of trade chatter in late June following reports that he was considering his future. He was reportedly close to being shipped to the Dallas Stars until he and general manager Don Waddell released statements reiterating his commitment to the club.

That silenced the speculation for several months. However, the Blue Jackets' inconsistent performance throughout October prompted Sportsnet's Michael Amato to ponder the effect that another potentially lost season could have on the reigning Norris Trophy winner's future in Columbus.

Werenski is signed through 2027-28 , but the Blue Jackets can open extension talks next July. However, Amato thinks they're running out of time to convince the 29-year-old blueliner to stay in Columbus.

Amato envisioned a scenario where Werenski requests a trade before the March 1 trade deadline. That's a possibility worth considering if the Blue Jackets fail to rise among the playoff contenders this season.

The Philadelphia Flyers' hopes of building on last season's surprising playoff appearance have crashed back to earth following a 3-8-4 record in their first 15 games . That poor start has their followers wondering what general manager Daniel Briere will do to get them back on the winning track.

On Oct. 13, Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco reported that sources claimed some within the organization were frustrated over Konecny's performance. It was suggested the 28-year-old winger could be approached about waiving his no-movement clause if the club failed to improve.

Di Marco followed up a week later, saying the Flyers had to address their logjam of wingers. While Owen Tippett drew the most interest around the league, Di Marco felt that was because of Konecny's NMC, adding that the latter had more value as the better all-around player.

However, Flyers beat writer Kevin Kurz of The Athletic considered it " incredibly unlikely " that Konecny would be traded in the near future, citing his value to the team as well as his contract and no-movement protection. Nevertheless, one can't fully dismiss the possibility given where the Flyers are right now.

The Vancouver Canucks' rebuilding process made earned winger Jake DeBrusk the No. 13 spot on our previous NHL Trade Block Big Board . Given the Canucks' current position at the bottom of the standings , DeBrusk could resurface more frequently in the rumor mill as the season progresses.

DeBrusk, 30, is signed through 2030-31 . He carries an average annual value of $5.5 million, which is now an affordable rate for a top-six winger. This is the final season that he has a full no-movement clause, as it shifts to a 15-team no-trade list next July.

With eight points in 13 games, DeBrusk is off to a decent start to this season. On Oct. 12, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reported that the veteran winger was working on other aspects of his game, including doing more without the puck and using his speed more effectively on the forecheck.

Kuzma suggested that the improvement in DeBrusk's overall game could bolster his stock in the trade market. That could make him a player to watch as teams start shopping for an experienced scoring winger.

Ivan Miroshnichenko, Washington Capitals

Thanks to offseason additions Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou, the Washington Capitals have considerable depth on their wings this season. However, it's also made it difficult for promising Ivan Miroshnichenko to crack the lineup.

Miroshnichenko, 22, was chosen 20th overall by the Capitals in the 2022 NHL Draft. The additions of Tuch and Kyrou, and the emergence of wingers Aliaksei Protas and Ryan Leonard, have limited him to three games this season. He's in the second year of a two-year contract worth an affordable $925,000 annually.

On October 24, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that the Capitals permitted Miroshnichenko and his agent to speak with other NHL clubs. Four days later, Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period claimed the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, and Seattle Kraken were interested.

Rebuilding teams like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Calgary can give Miroshnichenko more playing time. Meanwhile, the Kraken are on the lookout for players who can help them offensively.

On the eve of the opening night of this regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs for winger Matthew Knies in a blockbuster deal. However, that move did little to improve their fortunes, as their play was inconsistent in October.

Those difficulties sparked speculation that another Blue Jackets winger could be a trade candidate. On Oct. 22, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported that some teams had called to express interest in Dmitri Voronkov.

The 26-year-old winger is slated to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights next summer. He's in the second season of a two-year contract with an average annual value of $4.18 million. The 6'5", 230-pounder is a big, physical forward who had a career high of 23 goals and 24 assists for 47 points in 2024-25.

LeBrun couldn't say if Voronkov would be traded, but he claimed the Blue Jackets were listening. His situation bears watching as November rolls along, especially if the Jackets struggle to gain ground in the standings.

Contract talks between the Detroit Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson took an ominous turn on Oct. 3, when Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the restricted free-agent defenseman preferred a trade.

It's been frequently reported that Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff's priority is re-signing the 23-year-old Edvinsson. Nevertheless, Horcoff is also reportedly fielding calls from clubs interested in the skillful young blueliner.

TSN's Pierre LeBrun claimed the Sharks and Boston Bruins were among 10 teams pursuing Edvinsson. The Hockey News ' Eric Cruickshank listed the San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs as potential suitors. Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli felt he'd be a good fit with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The 5 pm ET deadline on Dec. 1 for signing restricted free agents hangs over this situation. If Edvinsson remains unsigned by then, he'll be eligible to play in the NHL for the remainder of the season.