Trocheck, Kyrou Lead Eight Deadline Dance Cards

Vincent Trocheck's underlying metrics scream caution at 32 with three years left on that $5.625 million ticket, but contenders still whisper his name in the shadows of front-office war rooms. Jordan Kyru commands St. Louis' best five-on-five expected goals at 62.5%, and at 27, his 70-point upside tempts buyers before his $8.125 million cap hit climbs higher. GMs know the deadline clock ticks fastest for proven pieces like these, and one call could reshape the playoff race.