This year's NHL trade deadline proved a captivating watch, with the league's ecosystem pockmarked by a number of eye-catching trades. Ryan Lindgren swapped New York blue for the Denver altitude, while the Panthers beefed up their blue line by acquiring Seth Jones from the Blackhawks.

After weeks of buildup, the NHL trade deadline did not disappoint on Friday. There were multiple stunning moves right at the buzzer, including the Boston Bruins moving two of their bigger names in Brad Marchand and Brandon Carlo.

The uncertain future of Mikko Rantanen is the biggest question going into the final hours before the NHL trade deadline Friday, with the Carolina Hurricanes holding the keys to by far the most dominant player potentially available.