There is less than one week until the 2025 NHL trade deadline, after which rosters are set for the great chase of the Stanley Cup. When the final buzzer sounds at 3 p.m.

Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign him to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams.

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The trade came a day after Vanecek was held off San Jose's lineup for trade-related reasons when he was scheduled to make a start against the Buffalo Sabres. Alexander Georgiev was forced to make starts on back-to-back knights and helped San Jose defeat Buffalo 6-2.

Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign him to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren

Going through every team in the playoff hunt to explore the realistic options for where the 30-year-old defenseman could end up.

Which defensemen can actually move the needle? Which defensemen can capably fill depth roles? Which defensemen should teams probably avoid?

Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams, and there is still plenty of time for more to happen. Even after a series of deals prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, this week should bring plenty of action before the NHL trade deadline Friday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly open to moving Erik Karlsson, but the club hasn't asked the defenseman to waive his no-movement clause despite only five days remaining until the trade deadline.

The shackles are off with Cooley skating 20:02 in a 3-1 loss to the Devils. He was eased back into the lineup but he’s a potential point-per-game threat playing on a team with a really good offense and (finally) a healthy defense. The drawback is the lack of PP1, but I think he’ll find his way on there eventually.

Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams. And there is still plenty of time ...