Trades & Rumors
Playoff Hopes Sinking Fast for These NHL Teams?
A brutal weekend slate exposes the cracks in several playoff contenders' armor as standings tighten with under two months left in the regular season. Teams clinging to wild-card spots watch their margins evaporate after key losses, while front offices quietly assess the trade market for that desperate boost. The math gets ugly quick this time of year, and a few franchises face the real possibility of packing it in before March arrives.
Teams:Minnesota Wild
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