The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, with the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights positioned as key players in the Western Conference. Both teams are grappling with significant injuries on their defensive lines. Vegas recently suffered a blow with Shea Theodore potentially out for the rest of the season due to injury while playing for Team Canada. Meanwhile, the Stars are dealing with Tyler Seguin's hip surgery and Miro Heiskanen's knee issues, making their statuses uncertain.

As both teams have ample cap space, they're likely to be active in the trade market. The Golden Knights, led by GM Kelly McCrimmon, have already made moves by signing Brandon Saad and are actively seeking forward depth. Similarly, Stars GM Jim Nill has acquired Cody Ceci and Mikael Granlund, but both teams are eyeing further acquisitions, with Mikko Rantanen's name surfacing as a potential target for both squads due to LTIR considerations.