Brock Nelson Attracts NHL Trade Interest

Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders is generating significant trade interest as he approaches free agency, with teams like the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks emerging as frontrunners for his services. Despite a decline in production this season with only 10 goals and 21 points in 40 games, Nelson's playoff experience and strong faceoff performance make him a valuable asset. The Wild, in particular, may pursue him due to his Minnesota roots and connections to general manager Bill Guerin, who recently named him to Team USA's roster. Meanwhile, the Islanders are considering trade options, possibly targeting Dallas Stars' Logan Stankoven and Mavrik Bourque in exchange. As the March 7 trade deadline approaches, the Bruins are also weighing options for Trent Frederic, who is attracting interest but has underwhelming statistics this season. The upcoming trade window is expected to be active, with several players, including Nelson, highlighted as key targets.