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What they could sell: As evidenced by two of their last three games, where they were outscored 16-7, the Leafs do not look like a team that is one or two pieces away from winning a round — much less the Stanley Cup. Muzzin looks like he might re-sign, but if Barrie is gone by July 1, then Toronto might as well get something back for him to help out for next season.

Possible targets:Sami Vatanen (NJ), Anthony DeAngelo (NYR), Matt Dumba (Min)

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CAROLINA HURRICANES

2nd Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, 74 points

UFAs: F Erik Haula, Justin Williams, Joel Edmundson, D Trevor van Riemsdyk

Why they should buy:The loss of Dougie Hamilton is something that is still affecting Carolina’s defence, so adding someone for the power play is likely at the top of the wish list. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Hurricanes could be offering a first-rounder (they have their own and Toronto’s) and/or top prospect Jake Bean in exchange for Montreal’s Jeff Petry.

Why they could sell:Haula began the season with seven goals in October, but he has only four goals since. If the rumours of a coaching clash are true — Haula has been a healthy scratch at times — then it might be worthwhile to move the winger now rather than lose him for nothing once the season ends.

Possible targets:Jeff Petry (Mon), Erik Gustafsson (Chi), Connor Murphy (Chi)

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

9th place in the Eastern Conference, 74 points

UFAs: None

Why they should buy:Buying at the deadline worked a year ago, when Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel not only helped the Blue Jackets qualify for the playoffs, but aided them in a first-round upset over Tampa Bay. Pardon the pun, but with Oliver Bjorkstrand likely out for the season and with the team on an eight-game losing streak, adding a forward who can fill the back of the net could result in lightning striking twice.