As Friday's NHL trade deadline draws closer, several teams have made significant moves to improve their rosters. Playoff contenders such as the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs have loaded up with notable talent for the remaining stretch of the regular season and the playoffs.
Sitting out of the playoff picture, the San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals have acquired draft picks and promising players to add depth to their prospect pipelines. Some of those picks and prospects could also become trade chips.