The beginning of the trade request era and predictions

Larkin has agreed to only waive to three teams (Florida, Minnesota, Vegas). But it is also rumoured that many players will only play for specific teams. But these are my predictions for the first wave. 

Brady Tkachuk to the St. Louis Blues for a centrepiece involving likely either Robert Thomas or Jordan Kyrou, and maybe Jordan Binnington. This is just a rough idea, but if you ask me I would trade for Jordan Kyrou because he'd be a better fit for the Senators and would great next to Tim Stutzle.

Dylan Larkin to Minnesota for 1st 2027, Ryder Ritchie, Danila Yurov and Filip Gustafsson. Vegas and Florida would likely lack the assets, but if not Minnesota it'll likely be Florida. Reason I say Minnesota is because like I said, it's the assets. Other than that maybe if Vegas offered Dorofeyev as part of that trade, I think the deal gets done. 

Connor Hellebuyck to Florida for 9th overall pick, Anton Lundell and Niko Mikkola. Florida makes way too much sense for Hellebuyck and the Panthers because that would be the price for the 2025 MVP to likely take over as starter with the coach he started his NHL career with. Winnipeg gets a top prospect, number two centre and a defenseman to solidify their blue-line. This trade also gives Florida the appropriate space for their team. 

Auston Matthews to the Vegas Golden Knights. Can't say what but it'll get done through trade or free agency. But it makes too much sense because of the connection of being close to Phoenix, but to be reunited with both Marner and Eichel would make this quite realistic. 

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