Super Bowl 50 is in the books. The clock is now ticking toward the NHL's 2016 trade deadline—just three weeks away.
On or before Monday, February 29, this year's playoff contenders will try to identify and acquire players like Antoine Vermette, who proved to be a valuable short-term addition to the 2015 champion Chicago Blackhawks.
Bottom-feeders will be doing their best to sell their veterans and impending free agents to the highest bidders, trying to load up on draft picks and prospects who will make their teams better as soon as possible.
The line between contenders and pretenders remains murky. After the games on Feb. 7, 13 out of 16 teams in the Eastern Conference remain no further than five points out of a playoff spot, while 11 of 14 are equally close in the West.
But the standings aren't the only issue driving potential player movement this month. Plenty of prominent names are already in play. Here's how likely they are to be traded.
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Chances Players Who Are Reportedly Available Will Be Moved at NHL Trade Deadline
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