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.

The Washington Capitals had a choice to make after they were swept out of the first round by the New York Rangers.

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.

TSN: It’s still not known if Mikko Rantanen will want to partake in contract extension talks with the Carolina Hurricanes. Chris Johnston said that Rantanen’s camp are expected in the next few days to let the Hurricanes know how they’d like to proceed with things.

Do the Hurricanes plan on trading Mikko Rantanen just over a month after acquiring him? One ESPN analyst weighed in on the multi-million dollar question.

Trade deadline season means NHL GMs are on a shopping spree, and for Toronto’s Brad Treliving, it looks like one huge name might be on his list. On Sportsnet 590’s Real Kyper & Bourne Wednesday afternoon,

The Carolina Hurricanes made the trade of the year when they landed Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche. They gave up Martin Necas and Jack Drury, two young forwards who have shined with the Avs.