Theis underway in Dallas, with the Sabres taking Rasmus Dahlin No. 1 as expected. Free agency is still a week away, but that hasn't stopped and from taking place ahead of the draft, which runs through Saturday. Here's a rundown of all the latest rumors surrounding picks and (more) trades centered on this weekend's big event, followed by our live blog with all the latest news. More NHL Draft Karl son still up for grabs? , the ' top defenseman -- and player -- could very well be the target of blockbuster trade talks as free agency draws near. With his , some Brent Celek Jersey may think Karl son is actually more secure in Ottawa considering Hoffman's fiancee was accused of hara sing the Karl son family. But and are among those who've suggested the Sens are still listening to offers for their All-Star. Karl son, remember, was the hottest name floated at the in-season trade deadline, but Ottawa ultimately retained him for the close of an abhorrent season. Now, look out for the , who eyed him before and have now tasted the Stanley Cup Final; and the , who were reportedly big suitors in February, to make potential trade pitches. Islanders could be leveraging first-rounders for 'D' help , the New York Islanders could get aggre sive with their two first-round picks (Nos. 11 and 12) now that they've juiced up their leadership with Lou Lamoriello at general manager and Barry Trotz at head coach. That could mean either a move around the Herman Edwards Jersey first round or a package offer for some veteran help on defense. Considering the murky future of free agent-to-be , of course, maybe staying put and adding a pair of top prospects isn't such a bad idea, either. Sabres Jalyx Hunt Jersey may want third overall pick for O'Reilly The are after the Buffalo Sabres' alternate captain, , . But a deal might not happen, per LeBrun, without the Habs surrendering the No. 3 overall pick, which would obviously enable the Sabres to pair an elite prospect with . For Montreal, of course, the pre sing offseason concern is simply to land a top-line center, and offloading could ultimately be part of the solution. prepared to offer 10th overall pick for immediate help Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli that he's open to dealing the team's first-rounder for a veteran blue-liner. He also admitted it's "not that easy" to pull off a deal that immediately benefits the Oilers, but he has to try. Edmonton might've been the biggest disappointment of the 2017-18 NHL season if it weren't for the collective collapse of previous playoff teams like the Senators, Canadiens, and . Rangers have the ammunition for a run at a top-three pick Speaking of the Rangers, Kevin Allen, from , speculates that New York could shake up the top of the draft if it chooses to package any or all of its three first-rounders (Nos. 9, 26 and 28), saying "they would grab one of the premium scorers" if a deal got them Jake Elliott Jersey all the way to the second or third overall spot. Veteran center , Allen noted, is also on the trading block. making available via trade? This would be like the anti-Karl son move -- one that's never seriously been on anyone's radar. But in reporting on potential trade targets that the Philadelphia Flyers might be "gearing up" to sell their soon-to-be-30-year-old forward. After an injury-riddled 2017-18 and with a contract expiring after this year, perhaps it makes sense to explore potential return packages, but the Flyers would almost a suredly be admitting to a rebuild by dealing their fan favorite. Senators reportedly exploring trade partners for Craig Anderson Karl son might not be the only big name on the move out of Ottawa after Hoffman's departure. , the Senators are already working with the agent of Craig Anderson to identify potential new homes for the 37-year-old goalie. Nothing is imminent on the trade front, Seravalli added, but it appears Ottawa is bent on moving on from Anderson, who at times was a postseason stud during the team's 2016-17 Eastern Conference Finals run Landon Dickerson Jersey , before his deal expires in two seasons. Live blog on latest news Follow along with all of the latest news and trade buzz ahead of the first pick on Friday night. If the live blog isn't working for you, .