Oilers, Canadiens, Maple Leafs Share the Draft-Trade Chessboard

The latest trade chatter has three of the league's loudest markets circling the same conversation, and that alone makes it worth a hard look. Edmonton, Montreal, and Toronto all have different motives, but when the first pick gets pulled into the discussion, the phones usually get hot in a hurry. Around this time of year, front offices stop speaking in slogans and start showing their real hand.