The NHL trade deadline has stirred excitement, with several teams making bold moves to bolster their rosters as they gear up for the playoffs. The Florida Panthers have secured defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, aiming to strengthen their back end. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning have added Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken, escalating their pursuit of another Cup.

In the West, the Edmonton Oilers have made headlines by acquiring Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins to add depth and size, followed by Jake Walman from the San Jose Sharks for defensive support. The Vegas Golden Knights have re-acquired Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers, while the Colorado Avalanche picked up center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders to enhance their offensive capability. As the deadline approaches, the fate of Mikko Rantanen remains uncertain as he has yet to sign an extension with the Carolina Hurricanes.