Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors Heat Up as Deadline Looms

The NHL trade deadline is approaching, and the rumor mill is spinning at full throttle as contenders and sellers begin positioning themselves for the stretch run. Front offices are working the phones, evaluating their rosters, and calculating which moves could push them over the top or net them future assets. This is where the real hockey business gets done, and the next few weeks will determine which teams made the right calls and which ones will be kicking themselves come playoff time.