3:10PM Monday
March 25, 2013

The NHL's GM meetings take place in Toronto this week, starting Wednesday, and there could be some movement on the trade front by the weekend as a result.As Elliotte Friedman, among others, reported-yesterday, prices for trade pieces are extremely high due to over 80% of the league still currently in contention for a playoff spot. -As bad as the Washington Capitals have played -currently sitting in 13th place in the East- they are only six points out from the 8th seed.Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, the last place Colorado Avalanche are also six points out of a playoff spot. -To make matters worse for contending teams looking for a trade partner, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned at least one point in ten straight games, giving optimism to any team currently fighting to get out of the cellar.Prices have been inflated for deadline pieces, as a result. -Jarome Iginla's rumored price is a forward, prospect and draft pick; a high bargain for a 35 year old upcoming free...