Deadline Drama: Which Seven NHL Teams Are Racing Against Time to Shake Up Their Rosters?
The NHL’s much-anticipated Olympic trade freeze is now officially in effect, halting all player transactions until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 22. Aside from the headline-grabbing Artemi Panarin deal, the trade market before the freeze has been surprisingly quiet. It makes sense — teams are cautiously waiting, preferring to see how the Olympics shake out before pulling any big triggers. After all, an injury to a key player on or off the ice during the Games could completely reshape trade priorities. But don’t be fooled by this calm; once the freeze lifts, the trading frenzy will commence in earnest, with plenty of activity expected in the twelve days leading up to the March 6 deadline. So which teams are poised to make waves? We’ve identified seven clubs — a blend of sellers and buyers — that are set to hustle hard, wield their assets, and shift the NHL landscape before the deadline slams shut. LEARN MORE
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