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Bobby Ryan, RW
Cap Hit: $5.1 million | Age: 24

The Anaheim Ducks would prefer to keep Ryan long-term, but given their lack of success, even with a coaching change, GM Bob Murray might not have any other choice.

Ryan is the club's most valuable tradable asset, and help on the blueline could be priority No.1 for this team.

Shea Weber, D
Cap Hit: $7.5 million | Age: 26

The Predators aren't in a pressing need to trade Weber, as he'll become a restricted free agent this summer and they can retain his rights. Even if they get the feeling they won't sign him long-term, they can look to move him in the summer. It will take a giant package in order to pry Weber out of Nashville.

Ales Hemsky, RW
Cap Hit: $4.1 million | Age: 28

There's a lot of uncertainty about Hemsky's future in Edmonton, mainly because it's believed his preference is to test the free agent waters this summer.

The Oilers almost traded Hemsky at last year's deadline and will likely pull the trigger on a deal this time around.

Lubomir Visnovsky, D
Cap Hit: $5.6 million | Age: 35

The most prized and most available defenseman appears to be Anaheim's Lubo Visnovsky, who has a no-movement clause and will need to sign off on any deal that's completed.

Visnovsky, however, has another year left on his contract, which should increase his value.

Derek Roy, C
Cap Hit: $4 million | Age: 28

The talk surrounding a possible Derek Roy trade keeps getting louder with each passing day, it seems.

Historically, Sabres GM Darcy Regier isn't overly active on deadline day, but he could look to shake things up a little bit in the weeks leading up to D-Day and move Roy.

Ryan Suter, D
Cap Hit: $3.5 million | Age: 26

Unlike Weber, Suter can walk as an unrestricted free agent July 1 if he isn't signed to a new deal. However, like Weber, the Predators aren't itching to trade him.

The Predators want to make the playoffs and moving Suter might hurt their chances. If he stays, they could deal his rights in the off-season, which might be likely.

Derick Brassard, C
Cap Hit: $3.2 million | Age: 24

It's no secret Brassard, and his agent, would welcome a trade out of Columbus. The Blue Jackets have been trying to deal him for some time, and almost traded him to Ottawa in December.

Brassard's salary is a minor concern for some teams, as he'll command a top young stud and a high draft pick.

Tuomo Ruutu, LW
Cap Hit: $3.8 million | Age: 28

Ruutu is expected to be moved before the deadline and should provide a Stanley Cup contender with some extra secondary scoring.

The native of Vantaa, Finland, is on pace for a career-high in goals and that will drive his price tag up.

Andrei Kostitsyn, LW/RW
Cap Hit: $3.25 million | Age: 26

The Andrei Kostitsyn experiment in Montreal will be over in a matter of months, whether he's traded at the deadline or not. He's a UFA this summer and it doesn't sound like the Habs will bring him back.

Kostitsyn can supply some extra secondary scoring to a team looking to make a run.

Jack Johnson, D
Cap Hit: $4.357 million | Age: 24

The Kings aren't actively shopping Johnson, but they'll consider trading him for a top-line scorer if the opportunity presents itself.

Johnson's in the first year of a 7-year contract and his cap hit is very reasonable, even though he's not produced as expected this season.

Alexander Semin, RW
Cap Hit: $6.7 million | Age: 27

Trading Semin, as we've documented in the past, is difficult for the Capitals for a number of reasons. His salary is the biggest issue, though, and that could result in teams offering a lesser package for him.

It's believed Semin will test the waters this summer as a UFA, which is also of concern for some teams.

Paul Stastny, C/RW
Cap Hit: $6.6 million | Age: 26

Stastny's name continues to swirl around the rumor mill, even with his high price tag. 

The Avalanche isn't interested in selling him off. If Colorado trades him, they'll want to swap him out for a top-tier player as the centerpiece of a large package.

Vinny Prospal, LW
Cap Hit: $2.5 million | Age: 36

Veteran forward Vinny Prospal continues to perform well in almost any atmosphere, and that could lead to a solid return for Columbus if the Blue Jackets decide to trade him before the deadline.

Prospal's a proven winner and should commend a nice package for the Blue Jackets.

Kristian Huselius, LW
Cap Hit: $4.75 million | Age: 33

His recent trouble with the injury bug might prevent a deal from transpiring, but he's a strong top-six scorer when healthy.

It's too early to tell if Columbus will want him back next season, as he's in the final year of his current contract.

Tim Gleason, D
Cap Hit: $2.75 million | Age: 28

There aren't that many steady defenseman available, at the moment, and that could give the Hurricanes a slight edge heading into this year's trade deadline.

Gleason isn't likely to be back in Raleigh next year. It's believed the Hurricanes will deal him before Feb. 27.

Hal Gill, D
Cap Hit: $2.25 million | Age: 36

Gill has played a vital role in the development of the Canadiens' younger defensemen, but his tenure in Montreal might be coming to an end.

The 36-year-old can become an unrestricted free agent this summer and might not be brought back. He'd be a welcomed addition to any Stanley Cup contender.

Antoine Vermette, C/LW
Cap Hit: $3.75 million | Age: 29

Vermette, like Brassard, has been on the trade block for a good portion of the season. 

The Blue Jackets want to deal him, but his salary and poor production isn't generating an enticing-enough return for GM Scott Howson to pull the trigger.

Travis Moen, LW/RW
Cap Hit: $1.5 million | Age: 29

The Canadiens may prefer to keep Moen and sign him to an extension, as he's been one of the few bright spots on their roster, given his capabilities.

Moen is only 29 and offers a gritty presence that contenders drool over.

Olli Jokinen, C
Cap Hit: $3 million | Age: 32

Jokinen's preference is to sign a new deal with the Flames, but it's unclear if GM Jay Feaster is interested in keeping him beyond this season.

Calgary has battled its way back into the playoff hunt, and the addition of Mike Cammalleri might keep the Flames from moving Olli.

Jonathan Bernier, G
Cap Hit: $1.25 million | Age: 23

The Kings are on the fence about trading Bernier this soon, as he's their insurance policy if the club can't get Jonathan Quick locked into a long-term contract next year.

That said, though, GM Dean Lombardi wants a top-line winger and Bernier's quite valuable.

Samuel Pahlsson, C
Cap Hit: $2,65 million | Age: 34

As if the list of available Columbus players wasn't long enough, Pahlsson is another Blue Jacket in the mix.

He's set to become a UFA this summer and isn't likely to return. The Blue Jackets want to shed some salary and Pahlsson's two-way play would be a nice addition for a Cup contender.

Josh Harding, G
Cap Hit: $750,000 | Age: 27

Harding's in the final year of his contract and can become an unrestricted free agent July 1. He's likely to test the market if he isn't traded by then, as he wants the opportunity to be a No.1 goalie in the NHL.

Minnesota is looking for depth on the wings and could flip Harding for a veteran forward.

Sergei Gonchar, D
Cap Hit: $5.5 million | Age: 37

Even though the Senators are in the thick of things in Eastern Conference,  they wouldn't mind unloading Gonchar and his hefty salary.

Gonchar has one-year left on his deal beyond this season, but also owns a no-movement clause. He'll have the final say if the Sens can find a taker.

Evgeni Nabokov, G
Cap Hit: $570,000 | Age: 36

He's cheap, he's experienced, and he wants off the Island. He also holds his fate, though, as Nabokov has a no-movement clause and will ultimately determine where he wants to go.

The Islanders want a high draft pick for Nabokov, which has prevented a move, so far.

Antero Niittymaki, G
Cap Hit: $2 million | Age: 31

With three goalies in the system, one presumably has to go, and it appears Niittymaki's tenure in San Jose is coming to an end.

For a team in the market for a solid backup heading down the stretch, Niittymaki could be their answer.

Anders Lindback, G
Cap Hit: $875,000 | Age: 23

The Predators need help up front, and with Pekka Rinne on board for the next seven seasons after this campaign, youngster Anders Lindback could be packaged for some extra fire power.

Nashville GM David Poile isn't in a rush to move Lindback, but if the right opportunity arose, he'd look.

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Francois Beauchemin, D
Cap Hit: $3.8 million | Age: 31

If the Ducks can't make any ground on a playoff spot, Beauchemin could be dealt for a nice turn. The 31-year-old could be among the top-available defensemen leading up to the deadline and will be costly.

Beauchemin owns a limited no-trade clause, though, and might have to sign off on a move.