The NHL trade deadline is just around the corner, and as teams finalize their strategies, the landscape of player availability is becoming clearer. This year's trade deadline appears weaker than usual, with players like Brock Nelson and Rasmus Ristolainen standing out as some of the more notable names potentially on the move. The market is skewed heavily towards sellers, with inflated prices impacting deal-making.

The New Jersey Devils, despite Jack Hughes' injury, are looking to bolster their lineup, while teams like Tampa Bay and Seattle continue to make aggressive moves to strengthen their playoff aspirations. The upcoming days will see teams like the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild actively pursuing reinforcements as the competition heats up.