The trade deadline is something that, over time, has conditioned hockey fans to expect blockbuster deals. Top players dance from team to team in exchange for first round draft picks, while prospects are passed around the NHL dining room table like it’s a family style meal. Contenders find ways to push themselves over the top, while teams with less fortunate seasons commence their full rebuild.
The Nashville Predators, hot off a Stanley Cup Final appearance and sitting first in the brutal Central Division, naturally are seen as contenders. Who are they going after? Rick Nash?