The trade deadline is coming up, which means some NHL teams will sell off their future for the dream of a championship, a.k.a. Flags Fly Forever.



What follows is a seller’s guide for the deadline. Based on Pierre LeBrun’s classifications of who is a buyer, I will discuss which of those teams’ prospects could be on the table.



Boston Bruins



If the Bruins want to deal from their prospect pool this deadline, I don’t see them in a position of strength. It’s hard to pick out a Bruins prospect who has really helped his stock this season and NHL scouts are truly excited about. Urho Vaakanainen is a good prospect with a high hockey IQ but has been injured for a good stretch of the season. Jack Studnicka is a player whom scouts feel could be a bottom-six center. Center Trent Frederic has played well of late, including a brief NHL appearance. He also has bottom-six center potential.



Younger players like winger Jakub Lauko and...