
The NHL trade deadline is just around the corner, set for 3 p.m. ET on Friday, March 7. As such, contending teams will be looking to bolster their roster ahead of the stretch run of the regular season in order to enhance their chances of making a deep postseason run. Meanwhile, teams out of contention could part ways with some veterans in order to expedite their rebuild and free up some cap space for the offseason.
The Florida Panthers made a big move over the weekend, agreeing to acquire Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, while Gustav Nyquist and Ryan Lindgren were also dealt by the Nashville Predators and New York Rangers, respectively. With the flood gates now open, teams will be in frequent negotiations as they look to make some last-minute deals.