The NHL trade deadline is just over 48 hours away. Contenders are looking for the missing piece, sellers are looking toward the future and the teams in the middle are trying to decide which group they should join before Monday at 3 p.m. ET.
One team that didn't wait for the market to settle is the Chicago Blackhawks. The reigning champions have already added six players, highlighted by Andrew Ladd and Dale Weise, through three trades, per ESPN.com. It puts pressure on other Stanley Cup hopefuls, especially in the West, to upgrade as well.
So let's check out some of the other trade buzz making its way around the league and analyze what it could mean for the players and teams involved.
Loui Eriksson Asking Price
The Boston Bruins face a difficult decision with Eriksson. He's enjoying a rock-solid season with 48 points in 62 games, which is already more than he scored last season. But he'll be an unrestricted free agent at season's end if the two sides can't work out a contract extension.
In turn, if he isn't re-signed by Monday, the Bruins must decide whether to move him to ensure ...
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