NHL trade deadline rentals, 2026-27
Contract ends this season and his team is out of the race: the deadline piece a contender trades for. Sorted by trade value.
Updated November 6, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Cap hit | Yrs | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Karlsson D, 36 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | $10.00M | 1 | $9.2M |
| 2 | Ryan O'Reilly C, 35 |  Nashville Predators | $4.50M | 1 | $6.7M |
| 3 | Sidney Crosby C, 39 | Pittsburgh Penguins | $8.70M | 1 | $5.2M |
| 4 | Evgeni Malkin C, 40 | Pittsburgh Penguins | $5.50M | 1 | $4.9M |
| 5 | Justin Faulk D, 34 |  Detroit Red Wings | $6.50M | 1 | $4.4M |
| 6 | Mats Zuccarello LW, 39 |  Los Angeles Kings | $1.00M | 1 | $3.7M |