NHL Atlantic Division Trade Deadline Preview

FLORIDA PANTHERS

Will

be moved before the deadline?. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

STANDINGS:  51 points, 7th in Atlantic Division, 14th in Eastern Conference

PLAYOFF PROGNOSIS/STATUS:  Not this year/ Seller

NEEDS:  Quality hockey players for the long term

DEADLINE CAP SPACE:  $69M, not a factor as they won’t likely be adding much salary.

ASSETS TO DEAL:  Brad Boyes, Scott Gomez, Tom Gilbert and Tim Thomas could all find new homes

RUMORS:  Boyes apparently would like to re-sign in Florida.  Florida could move some veteran assets for picks/middling prospects.