Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors Heat Up as Deadline Looms

The NHL trade deadline is approaching, and the rumor mill is spinning faster than ever as contenders and sellers begin positioning themselves for the final stretch. Front offices across the league are working the phones, trying to identify which pieces can push them over the top or which veterans might fetch a haul on the open market. Every team's calculus is different, but the pressure intensifies as the deadline draws closer and GMs must decide whether to go all-in or pivot toward the future.