from Damien Cox of Sportsnet,

Two years ago, there were 17 trades on the final day. Three years ago 15, and four years ago 16.

This year? Here at Sportsnet, we’re starting to get a little nervous as to exactly what our cast of thousands will be doing on Monday. Thank goodness for the ping pong table in the hall.

Then again, Buffalo still has Chris Stewart to move. Jersey might still be dangling Marek Zidlicky, Michael Ryder and Jaromir Jagr. The Leafs are throwing all available bodies overboard.

Calgary may have to peddle Curtis Glencross and Karri Ramo. We know Jeff Petry is going to be moved out of Edmonton, and ditto for Zbynek Michalek and Arizona. The Coyotes also still could move Antoine Vermette, and seem likely to.

Florida has UFAs to be Tomas Kopecky, Scottie Upshall and Tomas Fleischmann. The Flyers have backliners to move if they so choose. Columbus has both forwards and defenders available.

Then there’s the injuries that have cropped up over the last week. Boston won’t have David Krejci (knee) to help their playoff push for at least a month, and a busted collarbone has put Chicago’s Patrick Kane on the shelf for three months, but also given the cap-constricted Hawks a sudden opportunity to spend.

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