The 2014 NHL trade deadline is Wednesday, March 5 at 3 p.m. ET, and the excitement surrounding the potential stars on the move has created several rumors that have swept the league.
With elite players like Montreal’s Andrei Markov, New York’s Thomas Vanek and Carolina’s Cam Ward all reportedly available, the expectations for a wild deadline finale have hockey fans genuinely excited.
Here are the latest rumors burning up the trade hot stove.
Andrei Markov, Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have not lived up to expectations this season, but one of the bright spots on the roster has been veteran defenseman Andrei Markov.
Despite a career full of injuries, the 35-year-old defender has been at his healthiest over the last two seasons and has proven to be one of the best dual-threat defenders on the Montreal roster.
It would take a package of players and picks to pry Markov from the Canadiens, but according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, the Edmonton Oilers are interested in making a deal:
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NHL Trade Rumors: Andrei Markov, Thomas Vanek and Latest Deadline Buzz
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