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The playoff push has begun, and NHL teams are reacting to their current position in the standings with varying levels of activity before the trade deadline.
While several front offices are embracing or continuing a rebuild, championship hopefuls are making a move for that missing piece.
That's what they hope, at least.
As the countdown ticks below 24 hours remaining, a handful of top trade options remain on the market. These conversations will continue until 3 p.m. ET deadline on Monday, Feb. 24. Although no trade is guaranteed, the rumor mill is flying.