Len Robinson

Atlanta Thrashers: 26-26-11, 63 pts, 11th in East, 4th in Southeast Status: Sellers The Thrashers are just 4 points out of the playoffs, but have faded over the last few weeks, and look like they’ll be golfing in April again this season. more

Boston Bruins: 35-19-7, 77 points, 3rd in East, 1st in Northeast Status: Buyers, but probably done at this point The Bruins made their moves already, clearing space by sending Mark Stuart and Blake Wheeler to Atlanta and picking up veteran puck-mover Tomas Kaberle from Toronto. more

Calgary Flames: 31-23-9, 71 pts, 9th in West, 3rd in Northwest Status: Neither A team that was given up for dead early in the season roared to life in the second half of the year and the Flames now sit just one point out of the playoffs in the West. more

Chicago Blackhawks: 32-23-6, 70 pts, 10th in West, 3rd in Central Status: ?? The defending Cup champs have been enigmatic all season long, and their playoff chances have suffered because of it. more

Anaheim Ducks: 32-25-5, 69 pts, 11th in West, 5th in Pacific Status: Passive Buyers The Ducks may be in last place in their division, but with 69 points, they sit just 3 points out of the playoffs with a game in hand on the 8th place Predators. more