Trade Deadline Heats Up as Contenders Circle the Wagons

The NHL trade deadline is approaching fast, and the rumor mill is spinning at full velocity as contenders scramble to shore up their rosters before the cutoff. Front offices are working the phones hard, trying to find that missing piece without gutting their prospect pools or taking on salary cap nightmares. The next few weeks will separate the teams serious about making a run from those just hoping to stay relevant come playoff time.