With the NHL trade deadline just around the corner on March 1, the hot stove of player-movement go sip has slowly but surely begun to glow red. While some teams have clear paths to the playoffs, others are clawing to be in that category. And with the last call for deals fast approaching, the potential for win-hungry clubs to land anything from a short-term fix to a blockbuster name has kept the rumor mill churning. Here are five NHL trade rumors to stay on top of in advance of the March 1 deadline: 1. Look for the to move According to at least one report, the St. Louis Blues defenseman the hype of a po sible move. But that won't nece sarily stop the or , two clubs that are said to have their eyes on blueliner help, from exploring the market as they make their respective pushes to hang onto wild-card spots. As a pending free agent and someone whose name was dangled in trade talks last offseason, Shattenkirk should know he's primed for a relocation. Now the question is where. Could the Bruins or the Rangers Zach Norvell Jr. Jersey be eyeing Kevin Shattenkirk? USATSI 2. is coveted by teams (or not) Fleury's big name hasn't exactly been an undying spark of , at least considering the reputation he boasts from perennial notoriety with the . His impending move to the shadows in the wake of 's rise might have something to do with it, but then again, NHL go sip has been quiet overall in advance of the league's tight playoff picture and looming expansion draft. Still, word is that a between the Penguins and took place regarding a Fleury deal. All eyes will be on where, if anywhere, the Penguins vet winds up. Who's to say a goalie-needy club like the Blues wouldn't welcome him with open arms? The Pens' Marc-Andre Fleury is rumored to be on the market. USATSI 3. to the ... or Penguins? Maybe the hottest name floated ahead of the deadline, Duchene is sure to draw some hefty compensation for the . Nashville repeatedly has been pegged as the ideal landing spot for a young star of Duchene's caliber, not only because of the Predators' apparent hunt for a big-time scorer but thanks to Duchene's newly surfaced willingne s to be dealt. But plenty of other teams could be in play. What about the Penguins, who might need to do some salary trimming to afford a big name signed through 2018-19 but could benefit from pairing with some new life? At the end of the day, whoever gets Duchene might have one job: Outbidding the . Matt Duchene is apparently more willing to be dealt. USATSI 4. The Bruins are after Duchene or Landeskog Boston has a new coach. Could a new captain be on the way, too? , although the Bruins' loyalty to defenseman , a rumored part of the deal, evidently stalled discu sions. Still, Boston seems to be doing its best to try to poach the Avalanche of talent. Duchene's name has also been to sed into the mix as a po sible Bruins target. Could Gabriel Landeskog be Boston bound? USATSI 5. The Wings' could be on the move What a nice rental Vanek would be for, say, the or . Don't count out the , either, when it comes to targeting the veteran. In a market relatively short on blue-chip options, Vanek would make for a noted addition who could at least bring consistency to a team looking to get over the hump and into the playoff race. Thomas Vanek would be a nice get for the right team. USATSI Derrick Rose Jersey