The NHL trade deadline is around the corner. For teams that are in playoff spots or on the bubble, one of the biggest factors in deciding whether to stand pat or acquire help is the team's makeup, in terms of overall youth and timing of contracts.
Teams will look at things like the average age of key players and the actual chances of taking home a Stanley Cup.
With that said, let's have a look at which teams should be going all-in, and which teams shouldn't sacrifice the future for a shot at a playoff run this year.