WA-NYI-BrockNelsonTradeBait It's been a season unlike any other with the amount of trade rumours swirling around the NHL world. From teammates not liking each other in Vancouver and Boston to contenders making deals ahead of the deadline, we may see a lot of action on the market this season. We have already heard a lot about players that could be dealt in the coming weeks and we look to breakdown some of the potential deals that could happen before they are made so that we can getting odds at a premium before they change. All betting lines are from Bet365 and are subject to change. Hockey is a difficult sport to predict so please gamble responsibly. The Islanders certainly aren't out of the playoff race as they are five points back of the second wild card spot occupied by the Columbus Blue Jackets yet you want to get ahead of the curve if you don't think the team will be successful. New York has a 17-18-7 record at the midway point of the season and could look to bolster their roster or build towards the future by exporting one of their premium assets in a top tier centre like Nelson, who will be an unrestricted free agent following this season. The 33-year-old veteran could play a pivotal role on a Stanley Cup contender with the market for centremen that can play top six minutes being a very limited one and could mean a nice return for the Islanders. The chance of him being dealt is very strong and if the organization wants to do right by him they could grant him the opportunity to play for a contender while also returning to his hometown and that would be joining the Minnesota Wild. The Warroad, Minnesota native would be a perfect fit in the Wild's lineup as they currently have just one top tier centre with Marco Rossi filling in for the time being despite regularly playing at winger. The Wild have one of the ten best farm systems according to many sources and could provide more than enough to make a deal happen. Minnesota may have their best chance in years to win a cup as they are currently fourth in the NHL with a 27-13-4 record that could be even better if they weren't barred with injuries to many key players at the moment. They have a roster that could go on a serious run and the return of a local Minnesotan could give them a ton of confidence moving forward. The Wild have an over/under set at 102.5 regular season points which means they'll likely need 19-23 more wins and which could pan out espicially with a Nelson trade considering they currently have the eighth-easiest remaining schedule [https://www.tankathon.com/nhl/remaining_schedule_strength]. Minnesota has also never won the Stanley Cup before and if you want to invest in this team, you can get a steal with the First Time Winner for the Stanley Cup bet this season that currently sits with +450 odds. You get the Wild at a decent price as well as a future bet on contenders like the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Check Out: Oilers Road to Second Stanley Cup Finals May Be Tougher Than Expected [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/futures/oilers-road-to-second-stanley-cup-finals-may-be-tougher-than-expected] Check Out: Team Canada, Team USA Listed As Co-Favorites To Win The 4 Nations Face-Off [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/futures/team-canada-team-usa-listed-as-co-favorites-to-win-the-4-nations-face-off-in-february] Check Out: Colorado Avalanche Deal Former All-Star Goaltender to San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/futures/colorado-avalanche-deal-former-all-star-goaltender-to-san-jose-sharks] Check out The Hockey News Betting Roundtable forum to get involved in the conversation by sharing your picks in the comment section below
