The trade deadline is less than a week away, but placement in the standings isn't the ultimate deciding factor on if each team should go all-in. For this week's power rankings, we identified which teams should buy, sell or stand pat before Monday's deadline.
How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits polls ranking teams 1-31, and those results are tabulated to the list featured here. Teams are rated through Tuesday night's games, taking into account overall record, recent success and context such as injuries.
1. Tampa Bay Lightning
Previous ranking: 1
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