5 Young Guns on 2026 Deadline Chopping Block

GMs circle like sharks as the Olympic break ends, eyeing a handful of NHL prospects and breakout youngsters primed for deadline deals. These aren't just depth pieces; we're talking blue-chip talents that could reshape contenders' pipelines or plug immediate holes. With cap space tightening and rosters freezing soon, one wrong move leaves a team regretting it come playoff time.