A complete NHL trade deadline breakdown of buyers and sellers in the Central and Pacific Divisions, including team needs, priorities, and targets.

With the Sharks currently in the playoff race, it would be understandable if they looked to add to their roster. However, some of their pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) have also come up as trade candidates. The most notable is defenseman Mario Ferraro.

The Avalanche remain atop NHL power rankings, but they and other top Central teams have slowed. The Atlantic Division has four of the hotter teams.

The New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck is linked to a Central Division contender as trade rumors grow during New York’s retool.