The Jets should not trade winger Nikolaj Ehlers at the trade deadline despite his pending free agency amid their Cup chase.

With the NHL trade deadline nearly one week away, contenders look to put the finishing touches on their rosters for their run toward the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Which defensemen can actually move the needle? Which defensemen can capably fill depth roles? Which defensemen should teams probably avoid?

It’s now been over a decade since the Los Angeles Kings last won the Stanley Cup, though two top players who were a part of the 2012 and 2014 championship squads remain on the roster in Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar.