An unusual number of major deals feel imminent for this early in the season.

The Detroit Red Wings face pressing trade standoffs involving captain Dylan Larkin and restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson, according to Daily Faceoff's initial trade board for the season. Larkin has stepped off the ice and submitted a 10-team trade list, with insider David Pagnotta projecting a potential permanent trade resolution around American Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Edvinsson is reportedly dissatisfied with contract negotiations and faces a December 1 signing deadline to participate this season.
Daily Faceoff's analysis outlines several other prominent NHL players who could be moved soon. Notably, agent Dan Milstein confirmed pending unrestricted free agent Nikita Kucherov will not return to the Tampa Bay Lightning following this season. Other top potential trade candidates highlighted across the league include Alexander Nikishin, Connor Zary, Ivan Miroshnichenko, Dmitry Voronkov, and Matvei Michkov.
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