It’s that time of year again. Less than a month before the NHL trade deadline, and the rumor mill is beginning to heat up as teams position themselves for the future. Those at the top of the standings are looking to bolster their lineup in preparation for a playoff run while the bottom half of the league will be looking to gain assets to help in a future build to the top.
This year more than most appears to be a buyer’s market. With so many bad teams falling by the wayside, there are going to be a lot more options available to those who want to acquire NHL talent.