You will not find many more dramatic one-year drop-offs in professional sports than what is happening with the New York Rangers. A team that had made the Eastern Conference Final in two of the previous three years,

The NHL trade deadline will be here sooner than you think, especially with a two-week break in the schedule for February’s 4 Nations Face-Off. With the Chicago Blackhawks dead last in the standings, general manager Kyle Davidson will likely spend more time over the next months evaluating draft prospects and taking calls leading up to the March 7 deadline.

The Montreal Canadiens could be buyers and sellers by the NHL trade deadline, while the Ottawa Senators are a topic of trade speculation during goalie Linus Ullmark's injury.

The NHL trade deadline is two months away but the Blackhawks will be sellers, likely dealing Taylor Hall due to their poor season.