The trade deadline is fast approaching in the NHL, and there is a great deal of anticipation about the number and type of deals that will be made prior to arriving at Monday afternoon's finish line.
The Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild got things started Wednesday when the Bruins acquired forward Charlie Coyle from the Wild for former Olympic hero Ryan Donato and a fifth-round choice in the upcoming draft.
The Washington Capitals acquired speedy Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings Thursday for a third- and sixth-round draft pick in the upcoming June draft.