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Guide to the NHL trade deadline: Atlantic Division

The Panthers have opened up an eight-point lead atop the Atlantic Division. Who should they target in trade ahead of the deadline? Bill Wippert/NHLI/Getty Images

With the NHL trade deadline looming Feb. 29, Hockey Prospectus is previewing this season's mad scramble with a look at every team's status as buyer or seller, potential trade targets and top assets to sell.

The Atlantic Division has an unlikely leader in the Florida Panthers as we head toward the trade deadline, but the Tampa Bay Lightning are proving their poor start to the season was a fluke.

There will be plenty of buyers as the Detroit Red Wings try to keep their playoff streak alive, and the Boston Bruins look to regain postseason glory.