With the NHL All-Star Game in the rearview mirror and the trade deadline just one month away, the rumor mill has inevitably shifted into hyperdrive.
There is no question that trade talk will heat up even more in the coming weeks, but teams are most definitely looking ahead already. Bigger trades are often completed during the month leading up to the deadline, which means a huge deal could be consummated at any moment.
With a small group of teams looking to sell and an even bigger contingent planning to buy in hopes of pursuing a Stanley Cup, here is a look at the most intriguing trade rumors currently making the rounds.
Maple Leafs Shopping Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf
It looked as though the Toronto Maple Leafs were in line to contend for a playoff spot after a solid start to the season, but they are in the midst of a massive free fall that has seen them plummet to 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
As the Leafs continually struggle to find a winning formula, the possibility has emerged that they could move one or more big-ticket players. According to Kevin McGran ...
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