EASTERN CONFERENCE
7. New York Rangers: Acquiring Bryan McCabe was good because they didn't give up much to get him. However, the good could be undone if they do in fact, go for Brad Richards. The Stars are asking a lot for him, and the Rangers look like the most likely suckers to go for the bait there.
8. Carolina Hurricanes: The most likely 8th seed at the moment, they would love another veteran presence to go along with recently acquired Cory Stillman to take some of the pressure off of rookies such as Jeff Skinner.
9. Buffalo Sabres: Acquired Brad Boyes in hopes of getting some offensive firepower. Last time they tried to get offensive firepower (Raffi Torres last year), it did them no good. Let's hope this time is different because Ryan Miller can only carry a team so far.
10. Toronto Maple Leafs: Despite being sellers, they're well in the playoff chase. Two questions here: how long can James Reimer hold up and do the Leafs think about trading Phil Kessel? Whether the Leafs make the playoffs or not, they look like they're setting themselves up for the future quite well.
11. Atlanta Thrashers: Falling out of the playoff race fast, the Thrashers desperately need offense, something missing since Tobias Enstrom got hurt prior to the All-Star Break. Perhaps being sellers would be good, since they don't nearly have enough to be contenders this year.
12. Florida Panthers: Sell...big time! Florida fans are delusional if they think the Panthers are playoff contenders. If I were them, I'd entertain offers for Tomas Vokoun...right now.
13. New Jersey Devils: A long shot to make the playoffs, it's a miracle that they're even in the playoff hunt. Too bad they still have to jump over a lot of bodies to get there. Trading Jason Arnott doesn't necessarily mean they're out of it, but it would offer some relief on the cap space and maybe a prospect or two from that deal could help.
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