As the NHL trade deadline approaches, several prospects are likely to be on the move, particularly from teams in a position to make a serious playoff push. The Carolina Hurricanes' Aleksi Heimosalmi, Dallas Stars' Antonio Stranges, and New Jersey Devils' Simon Nemec are among the names mentioned as potential trade chips.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are also in a crucial position, contemplating the futures of their stars like Mitch Marner and John Tavares, both pending free agents. Marner may demand a salary close to Mikko Rantanen's anticipated $14 million, and Tavares is rumored to seek around $7 million. Meanwhile, players like Brock Nelson, Casey Mittelstadt, and Dylan Cozens could be targets to strengthen their lineup.