The NHL trade deadline is just hours away as the pressure ramps up for teams looking to hit the market and make a move.
Some players are garnering a ton of interest from a number of teams, while others are unsure if they are even in trade discussions.
Here is the latest buzz surrounding some of the top trade targets.
Jonathan Drouin
Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Jonathan Drouin has wanted out of the blue and white for quite some time. Unhappy with his role on the team, Drouin requested a trade away from Tampa Bay in November.
The 20-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season, one that has seen him appear in just 19 games due to injuries and a demotion to the AHL. In his limited time on the ice this year, Drouin has just two goals and six assists.
Despite the low numbers, demotion and injuries, Drouin is still getting a ton of interest on the trade market, per TSN's Bob McKenzie:
Drouin was drafted third overall in 2013 with some high expectations from Lightning director of amateur scouting Al Murray, per Damian Cristodero of the Tampa ...
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