NHL Deadline Drama Heats Up

Contenders approach the March 6 trade deadline with cap charts and retention slots dictating moves more than ever before, as the Olympic freeze lifts in days. General managers juggle a skyrocketing salary cap and tighter LTIR rules that reshape playoff rosters, forcing smarter, targeted buys over splashy rentals. Teams like the Blues and Sabres sit at crossroads, with names like Faulk and Tuch fueling whispers from front offices I've heard buzzing all week.