The Red Wings are currently red hot with seven straight wins and appear to be a likely candidate for one of the Eastern wild card spots. They are two points behind the Blue Jackets for the second wild spot and could overpass them and the cluster of teams still in the race by continuing and prolonging their hot streak with a big trade.

The Buffalo Sabres hit rock bottom as they lost 13 straight games earlier this season. During that time, reports emerged that the team had an interest in shaking up its roster. Despite having talented players such as Rasmus Dahlin,

Dylan Cozens is the subject of trade rumors less than two years after the center signed a seven-year contract with the Sabres.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have found themselves having a strong season and seem poised to have a deep playoff run if they can continue their solid play.