Players on expiring contracts, often referred to as rentals, are among the most common NHL trade candidates. This year, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov is one of the top left-handed defensemen available.

Here is why the Panthers should reunite with Kraken defenseman Josh Mahura ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

The NHL trade deadline (March 7) is a little more than a month away and teams are already starting to position themselves as buyers and sellers. So let's take a look at four teams that could be positioned to be the most aggressive buyers,