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McDonald: Trade deadline buyers and sellers in the Atlantic

Less than three weeks to go until the trade deadline, and the Atlantic Division race is tight, with the Florida Panthers atop the standings. The teams behind them in the standings have been so inconsistent this season that there's no room for error down the stretch. Here is a look at the Atlantic's buyers and sellers heading toward the Feb. 29 trade deadline, from the divisional leaders on down:

Florida Panthers

There's growing confidence in Florida that a postseason berth is within reach this season. General manager Dale Tallon should be active in the coming weeks, and one name that continues to be a possibility for the Panthers is Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd.