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Rick Nash, LW
Cap Hit: $7.8 million | Age: 27

Nash's sudden "availability" comes with several key conditions. He owns a NMC and will dictate where he'll end up, if anywhere. A trade isn't guaranteed. There are only a select amount of teams the Blue Jackets can and are speaking with. Columbus, first and foremost, wants a top line player, as well as a 2nd liner or top 2 defenseman. A stud goalie could also be intriguing.

Bobby Ryan, RW
Cap Hit: $5.1 million | Age: 24

The Ducks prefer to keep Ryan long-term, and unless an offer comes across GM Bob Murray's table that knocks his socks off, Ryan isn't going anywhere.

Ryan is the club's most valuable tradable asset, and help on the blueline is priority No.1 for this team, but that doesn't mean a trade will occur.

Ales Hemsky, RW
Cap Hit: $4.1 million | Age: 28

There's a lot of uncertainty about Hemsky's future in Edmonton, mainly because it's believed his preference is to test the free agent waters this summer.

The Oilers almost traded Hemsky at last year's deadline and will likely pull the trigger on a deal this time around.

Jeff Carter, C
Cap Hit: $5.272 million | Age: 27

Okay, so the experiment in Columbus hasn't exactly panned out the way the Blue Jackets had hoped.

It now looks like Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson is willing to move on, though it will be difficult for him to acquire the same package he originally gave up for Carter.

Lubomir Visnovsky, D
Cap Hit: $5.6 million | Age: 35

The most prized and most available defenseman appears to be Anaheim's Lubo Visnovsky, who has a no-movement clause and will need to sign off on any deal that's completed.

Visnovsky, however, has another year left on his contract, which should increase his value.

Derek Roy, C
Cap Hit: $4 million | Age: 28

The talk surrounding a possible Derek Roy trade keeps getting louder with each passing day, it seems.

Historically, Sabres GM Darcy Regier isn't overly active on deadline day, but he could look to shake things up a little bit in the weeks leading up to D-Day and move Roy.

Ryan Suter, D
Cap Hit: $3.5 million | Age: 26

Suter can walk as an unrestricted free agent July 1 if he isn't signed to a new deal. However, like teammate Shea Weber, the Predators aren't itching to trade him.

The Predators want to make the playoffs and moving Suter might hurt their chances. If he stays, they could deal his rights in the off-season, which might be likely.

Tuomo Ruutu, LW
Cap Hit: $3.8 million | Age: 28

Ruutu is expected to be moved before the deadline if he can't agree to an extension with the Hurricanes, but his recently injury could keep him in Carolina. A number of Cup contenders are looking for some extra scoring.

The native of Vantaa, Finland, is on pace for a career-high in goals and that is driving his price tag up.

James van Riemsdyk, LW
Cap Hit: $4.25 million | Age: 22

You've got to give something to get something, and right now van Riemsdyk is Philadelphia's most attractive, expendable forward.

The Flyers want a star in the back end and he's the best bait they've got, though the additions of Grossman and Kubina could hold off a deal.

Mike Ribeiro, C
Cap Hit: $5 million | Age: 32

For the second straight trade deadline season, Mike Ribeiro finds himself available and tossed around the rumor mill.

He has one-year left on his contract, beyond this season, and could be moved if the Stars can get their hands on a young forward with top-six potential.

Pavel Kubina, D
Cap Hit: $3.85 million | Age: 34

It seems like it's only a matter of time before Tampa Bay trades Kubina. He was asked to submit a list of teams he'd accept a trade to, and several Cup contenders would love to add him to their roster.

The Lightning isn't entirely throwing in the towel, but they're being realistic about their season.

Andrei Kostitsyn, LW/RW
Cap Hit: $3.25 million | Age: 26

The Andrei Kostitsyn experiment in Montreal should be over in a matter of months, it seems, whether he's traded at the deadline or not. He's a UFA this summer and it doesn't sound like the Habs will bring him back.

Kostitsyn can supply some extra secondary scoring to a team looking to make a run.

Jack Johnson, D
Cap Hit: $4.357 million | Age: 24

The Kings aren't actively shopping Johnson, but they'll recently considered trading him for a top-line scorer, if the opportunity presents itself.

Johnson's in the first year of a seven-year contract and his cap hit is very reasonable, even though he's not produced as expected this season.

Paul Stastny, C/RW
Cap Hit: $6.6 million | Age: 26

Stastny's name continues to swirl around the rumor mill, even with his high price tag.

The Avalanche isn't interested in selling him off. If Colorado trades him, they'll want to swap him out for a top-tier player as the centerpiece of a large package.

Jonathan Bernier, G
Cap Hit: $1.25 million | Age: 23

The Kings are on the fence about trading Bernier this soon, as he's their insurance policy if the club can't get Jonathan Quick locked into a long-term contract next year.

That said, though, GM Dean Lombardi wants a top-line winger and Bernier's quite valuable.

Hal Gill, D
Cap Hit: $2.25 million | Age: 36

Gill has played a vital role in the development of the Canadiens' younger defensemen, but his tenure in Montreal might be coming to an end.

The 36-year-old can become an unrestricted free agent this summer and might not be brought back. He'd be a welcomed addition to any Stanley Cup contender.

Luke Schenn, D
Cap Hit: $3.6 million | Age: 22

Leafs GM Brian Burke told TFP he is not actively shopping Schenn, and while that may be true, he isn't telling his counterparts that the young defenseman is unavailable, either.

Schenn is a big asset for Toronto, and if an offer comes in that knocks Burke's socks off, he'll do it.

Johnny Oduya, D
Cap Hit: $3.5 million | Age: 30

There are a lot of whispers surrounding the future of Oduya in Winnipeg. The Jets might be more inclined to trade him for some quality draft picks, as he's set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1.

The Jets aren't in a selling mode, given their playoff race, but Oduya could still be on the move.

Antoine Vermette, C/LW
Cap Hit: $3.75 million | Age: 29

Vermette has been on the trade block for a good portion of the season, much like Derick Brassard used to be.

The Blue Jackets want to deal him, but his salary and poor production isn't generating an enticing-enough return for GM Scott Howson to pull the trigger.

Ryan Malone, LW
Cap Hit: $4.5 million | Age: 32

Malone's name has been circulating the rumor mill lately, though he'll have the final say on any deal Tampa tries to make, as he possesses a no-movement clause.

Whether he's willing to sign off on a deal or not remains to be seen, but it appears he's being dangled for help in goal or on the blueline.

Travis Moen, LW/RW
Cap Hit: $1.5 million | Age: 29

The Canadiens prefer to keep Moen and sign him to an extension, as he's been one of the few bright spots on their roster, given his capabilities.

Moen is only 29 and offers a gritty presence that contenders drool over.

Paul Gaustad, C
Cap Hit: $2.3 million | Age: 30

There are plenty of teams interested in getting their hands on a gritty, hard-nosed center like Gaustad.

The 30-year-old is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Sabres could get a decent return before the trade deadline.

Bryan Allen, D
Cap Hit: $2.9 million | Age: 31

Allen is one of three defensemen the Hurricanes are dangling as trade bait, including Joni Pitkanen and Jaroslav Spacek.

He's a UFA at the end of the season and his strong play in his own zone would be very valuable for Cup contenders.

Nicklas Grossman, D
Cap Hit: $1.625 million | Age: 27

It's starting to look more and more likely that the Stars are going to start dealing some of their players as they build for next season.

Grossman is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Stars could trade him for some youth and/or draft picks.

Samuel Pahlsson, C
Cap Hit: $2,65 million | Age: 34

As if the list of available Columbus players wasn't long enough, Pahlsson is another Blue Jacket in the mix.

He's set to become a UFA this summer and isn't likely to return. The Blue Jackets want to shed some salary and Pahlsson's two-way play would be a nice addition for a Cup contender.

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Derick Brassard, C
Cap Hit: $3.2 million | Age: 24

A coaching change in Columbus has eased the relationship between the team and Brassard. The Blue Jackets were trying to deal him, and almost traded him to Ottawa in Dec., but he seems to be off the market.

Brassard's salary was minor concern for some teams, as he'd command a top young stud & a high draft pick.

Francois Beauchemin, D
Cap Hit: $3.8 million | Age: 31

If the Ducks can't make any ground on a playoff spot, Beauchemin could be dealt for a nice turn. The 31-year-old could be among the top-available defensemen leading up to the deadline and will be costly.

Beauchemin owns a limited no-trade clause, though, and might have to sign off on a move.

Shea Weber, D
Cap Hit: $7.5 million | Age: 26

The Predators have made it clear that they're not trading Weber this season. He'll become a restricted free agent this summer and they can retain his rights. Even if they get the feeling they won't sign him long-term, they can look to move him in the summer. Regardless, it will take a giant package in order to pry Weber out of Nashville.

Sam Gagner, C/RW
Cap Hit: $2.275 million | Age: 22

Gagner's been dangled for a good portion of the season, as the Oilers are looking for a young defenseman to help solidify their blueline.

It's uncertain if the Oilers want to move Gagner before the trade deadline, or at the NHL Entry Draft, mainly because he's woken up big time for the club.

Vinny Prospal, LW
Cap Hit: $2.5 million | Age: 36

Veteran forward Vinny Prospal continues to perform well in almost any atmosphere, and that could lead to a solid return for Columbus if the Blue Jackets decide to trade him before the deadline.

Prospal's a proven winner and should commend a nice package for the Blue Jackets.

Tim Gleason, D
Cap Hit: $2.75 million | Age: 28

There aren't that many steady defenseman available, at the moment, and that could give the Hurricanes a slight edge heading into this year's trade deadline.

Gleason isn't likely to be back in Raleigh next year. It's believed the Hurricanes will deal him before Feb. 27.

Ray Whitney, LW
Cap Hit: $3 million | Age: 39

As long as the Coyotes are in the playoff race, they're not going to consider moving their top scorer, Ray Whitney.

Whitney is in the last year of his current contract and can become a UFA this summer. If a great offer comes Phoenix's way, they might consider it.

Kristian Huselius, LW
Cap Hit: $4.75 million | Age: 33

His recent trouble with the injury bug might prevent a deal from transpiring, but he's a strong top-six scorer when healthy. The problem is, he might be shut down for the season.

It's too early to tell if Columbus will want him back next season, as he's in the final year of his current contract.

Alexander Semin, RW
Cap Hit: $6.7 million | Age: 27

Trading Semin, as we've documented in the past, is difficult for the Capitals for a number of reasons. His salary is the biggest issue, though, and that could result in teams offering a lesser package for him.

It's believed Semin will test the waters this summer as a UFA, which is also of concern for some teams.

Sergei Gonchar, D
Cap Hit: $5.5 million | Age: 37

Even though the Senators are in the thick of things in Eastern Conference,  they wouldn't mind unloading Gonchar and his hefty salary.

Gonchar has one-year left on his deal beyond this season, but also owns a no-movement clause. He'll have the final say if the Sens can find a taker.

Josh Harding, G
Cap Hit: $750,000 | Age: 27

Harding's in the final year of his contract and can become an unrestricted free agent July 1. He's likely to test the market if he isn't traded by then, as he wants the opportunity to be a No.1 goalie in the NHL.

Minnesota is looking for depth on the wings and could flip Harding for a veteran forward.