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Monday, June 3, 2024

First trade period opens Tuesday

QMJHL
The Canadian Hockey League season officially came to an end on Sunday, which means it's officially time to start looking ahead to the 2024-25 season.

Next season really gets going on Tuesday in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League with a trade period opening. The first trade period of the off-season is typically an active one with a number of pre-determined deals becoming official.
There is expected to be some movement at the top of the draft board ahead of Friday's first round. The Quebec Remparts are expected to trade for the first overall pick while the Shawinigan Cataractes could slide into the top-five as well.
As for the Saint John Sea Dogs, we'll see what happens. As mentioned, Eriks Mateiko is no doubt drawing a lot of interest from contending teams – but the Sea Dogs could opt to hang onto him for a few more days or even a few more months.

There was some speculation online of the Sea Dogs acquiring Sam Oliver from the QMJHL champion Drummondville Voltigeurs – but Kevin Barrett reports otherwise.

The Sea Dogs are currently scheduled to pick fifth and eighth overall in Friday's first round.

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