NHL trade deadline 2024: Which player (or pick) each team is most likely to deal

Who or what will your NHL team be saying goodbye to before the league’s March 8 trade deadline? This week, The Athletic asked its NHL staff for their expert picks and analysis on all 32 teams.

In response, we heard about veteran role players, expiring contracts, valuable picks and stars.

Here are our writers’ picks for the most likely assets to be dealt.

Adam Henrique: There might be bigger names that could fill a contender’s need for an upgrade on their second or third lines, but Henrique would be a solid option as a complementary forward with versatility who has the skating and skill to play with top offensive players. The 33-year-old is having another solid season with 15 goals and 30 points in 47 games, ranking third on the Ducks in scoring heading into Saturday. Henrique is in the last year of his five-year contract and would relish a chance to be in the playoffs again. He’s particularly hot now with 11 points in his last 10 games heading into Saturday. Anaheim would probably have to retain some of his $5.8 million cap hit but continued strong play could net them a quality asset at the deadline. — Eric Stephens

Matt Dumba: Arizona signed both Dumba ($3.9 million AAV) and Jason Zucker ($5.3 million) to one-year contracts last summer, where the general consensus was that one or both could be traded at the deadline as a rental if the Coyotes fell out of playoff contention. That hasn’t happened yet. Potentially, it still could between now and March 8. If they stay in the hunt, chances are neither moves. If one or the other does go, Dumba likely has the greater value, a defenseman capable of playing 20 minutes per night, delivering heavy hits, and consistent minutes — just the sort of depth piece any contender could use. Dumba left last Monday’s game with an upper-body injury, but the expectation is he could be back playing after the All-Star break. — Eric Duhatschek

Johnny Beecher: The Bruins do not pick until the fourth round in 2024. They would be wary of trading Mason Lohrei or Fabian Lysell, their top two prospects. Beecher started the season as the No. 4 center, but he’s since been assigned to the AHL. Another team could see the 22-year-old as having a higher offensive ceiling. There is no denying the 6-foot-3, 216-pounder’s size, speed or reach. — Fluto Shinzawa

Victor Olofsson: Veterans like Zemgus Girgensons, Kyle Okposo and Erik Johnson might be most attractive to buyers at the deadline, but the Sabres seem most willing to move Victor Olofsson. His salary was a roadblock in the offseason, but maybe a team looking for a little more scoring would be willing to part with a mid-round pick. — Matthew Fairburn

Elias Lindholm: The pending UFA is the top trade target on our in-house trade board. Should the Flames go down that road, Lindholm would be the Flames’ most attractive trade piece while…