from Dan Rosen of NHL.com,

Here is a list of the 15 most interesting trade deadline candidates in 2015, and the teams that should be interested in acquiring them:

1. Keith Yandle, Arizona Coyotes

Position: Defenseman - Contract: 1 year remaining, $5.5 million salary-cap charge

Yandle might be the most coveted defenseman who could be available for contending teams, but he also might be the most expensive because he's not strictly a rental player. He's ideal for any team looking to bolster one of its top-two defensive pairings, but that team would likely have to be willing to part with a high-end forward.

Potential suitors: Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers

2. Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs

Position: Right wing - Contract: 7 years remaining, $8 million cap charge

The only reason Kessel isn't first on this list is because of the blockbuster it would take to move him out of Toronto, a blockbuster that might not be feasible, if the Maple Leafs are even interested, until June. But Kessel's name has been mentioned enough in trade rumors that he has to be at least considered as a target for contending teams. He obviously would be a huge addition to any team because of his ability to score.

Potential suitors: Arizona Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers

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