NHL trade rumors: 6 players that are likely to move at the deadline
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Key Points:
- The NHL trade deadline on March 6 is expected to be busy as teams delayed deals due to the Winter Olympics and are now looking to finalize rosters for the Stanley Cup run.
- Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins is likely to be traded, ending his long-time partnership with Sidney Crosby; potential destinations include the Bruins, Wild, or Oilers.
- New Jersey Devils may sell defenseman Dougie Hamilton to contenders like the Hurricanes, Senators, Penguins, or Maple Leafs as their season falters.
- St. Louis Blues are shopping 26-year-old center Robert Thomas to rebuild, with Buffalo Sabres showing interest but hesitant on cost, while other teams may also pursue him.
- Florida Panthers’ goalie Sergei Bobrov
