The NHL trade deadline always makes for an interesting time in the season, as plenty of contenders want to stockpile talent for a stretch playoff run. Last year, for example, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller just before the deadline and came within one win of reaching the Stanley Cup Final.
This year's deadline—which occurs at 4 p.m. ET on Monday—may bring with it more playoff-aiding moves. It will certainly bring a flurry of activity as potential contenders look to buy and other teams sell off various pieces.
There certainly isn't a shortage of speculation with the deadline rapidly approaching.