The NHL trade deadline is scheduled for April 12, and for both buyers and sellers, the time to make moves has arrived.
COVID-19 protocols need to be followed when acquiring players, so if a contender makes a blockbuster trade, any players in that deal would have to go through the proper process before hitting the ice with their new team.
The regular season ends May 8, so if teams wait until the April deadline to make additions to their rosters, those players will have less than a month to build chemistry with their new linemates before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.
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Which teams really need to make a move (or two) at the 2021 trade deadline? Let's break down five of them.