
The NHL trade deadline is on Friday. This will be the last opportunity for contending teams to fortify their rosters as they make a push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On the other hand, the deadline serves as a final chance for teams outside of the playoff hunt to expedite their rebuilds by trading players on expiring contracts and stockpiling draft picks or young talent.
There are several teams expected to be big buyers at the deadline, and early reports indicate that it will be a buyers market, with plenty of talent anticipated to be available in negotiations.