Heading toward the NHL trade deadline, it’s expected most of the playoff contenders will be buyers while those out of postseason contention will be sellers.
Bubble teams, meanwhile, are those barely clinging to a wild-card berth or sitting just outside the playoff picture. Those clubs could become buyers in hopes of bolstering their playoff hopes.
Here’s a look at this year’s NHL playoff bubble teams and the needs they must address to improve their position in the standings.
Anaheim Ducks
In recent weeks the Ducks have steadily climbed the Western Conference standings.