Western Conference Teams' Trade Deadline Strategies

0:00For the NHL, it's March 3rd. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Three Western Conference teams, the San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, and Los Angeles Kings, sit just four points out of a wildcard playoff spot. Behind the Edmonds and Oilers, with the NHL trade deadline looming, all three have games in hand that could help them surge ahead. But experts say only one should go all in as a buyer, while the others need to rethink their approach based on long-term goals. The Sharks, deep into a rebuild under General Manager Mike Greer, should sell off key rental players whose contracts end this summer. Guys like Defencemen, Mario Foraro, Timothy Lil' Jegren, and Goalie Alex Nadeuchkovich could fetch solid assets for the future. If San Jose wants to keep any, they need extensions now, or risk losing them for free. Meanwhile, the Predators face a tougher call with no clear rebuild path yet. Things like Steven Stamcoes, Jonathan Marchissal, and Ryan O'Reilly have term-left on their

1:01deals, making them valuable trade chips. But no trade causes complicate things, especially Stamcoes who won't waive his. Nashville should avoid buying and steer clear of the middle pack if selling isn't feasible. On the flip side, the Kings are in win-now mode, and already traded for StarWinger, our Timmy Panoron last month. With a game in hand and picks to deal, they need to load up more, even after losing Kevin Fiali to injury, and switching coaches to DJ Smith on an interim basis. Captain Anze Kopitar's window demands action. These teams are at different stages, so their deadline moves reflect that. San Jose in Nashville, either horizon, while Los Angeles pushes hard for playoffs right now. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description, and, some travel miles to find peace.