Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors Heat Up as Deals Loom

The NHL trade deadline is approaching fast, and front offices across the league are in full-court press mode to address their rosters. Teams are weighing their options, evaluating which pieces can move and which prospects might fetch a rental at the deadline. The rumor mill is churning with speculation about who's available and what teams are willing to pay. This is where GMs separate themselves from the pretenders, and the next few weeks will define several franchises' playoff hopes.