from Frank Seravalli at the Daily Faceoff,

Here are the final Top 50 names in play on Deadline Day, whose ranking always seeks to blend a player’s prominence with his likelihood of a trade:

1. Marc-Andre Fleury
Goaltender, Chicago Blackhawks
Age: 37
Contract: Pending UFA, $7 million AAV

Scoop: The Minnesota Wild emerged as the front-runner for ‘Flower’ over the weekend, though the two sides seem to be locked in a stalemate over price. The Blackhawks have let it be known that they will accept nothing less than a first-round pick. The Wild are not interested in paying that price, ready to roll with a second-round pick. Will someone blink by 3 p.m. ET? Or will another team enter the chat? The Maple Leafs, Oilers, Golden Knights and Capitals have all kicked tires at one point or another. Fleury holds all of the cards, with a gentleman’s agreement with the Blackhawks that they’ll only send him where he wants to chase a Cup. The sense is he’s ready to waive for a legitimate opportunity to win a Stanley Cup. The question is whether one will present itself.

2. Andrew Copp
Center, Winnipeg Jets
Age: 27
Contract: Pending UFA, $3.64 million AAV

Scoop: Heading into Monday, sources indicated the Jets had two second-round picks on the table to move Copp, but GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was hoping to hold out for a first. Copp is a strong fit with a number of teams, but he’d be an excellent add for either the Avalanche or Rangers. Either way, Copp is expected to move. He will not be re-signing in Winnipeg, having turned down a five-year, $20 million offer at the beginning of the season. His next AAV will start with a $5. The Jets have scrapped down the stretch to remain in the playoff chase, but they’re on pace for just 89 points and the math is daunting. The Jets have given Cheveldayoff and their fanbase little reason to believe it’s not in the franchise’s best interest to sell off pieces like Copp, a conscientious player who was off to by far the best start of his career with 20 points in his first 24 games.

3. Nick Leddy
Left Defense, Detroit Red Wings

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