The NHL trade deadline is only a week away, and there will be plenty of activity between now and then. In the days leading up to March 7, some marquee names will be in the news as teams try to load up for the postseason.

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, teams are exploring key moves. Mikko Rantanen's future remains uncertain in Carolina after his recent trade, while players like Brock Nelson, Ryan O'Reilly, and John Gibson are potential targets for contenders seeking depth and stability in their rosters.

Staring down the barrel of an NHL trade that really should not happen, but very well might happen because of how asset management works in the league. The Carolina Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference,