Players to watch heading into Monday’s trade deadline

The NHL trade deadline is Monday at 3 p.m. ET. Here is a look at players who could be on the move:

Jiri Hudler

Calgary Flames winger

Impending unrestricted free agent

A product of the Detroit Red Wings system, Jiri Hudler signed a four-year deal worth US$16 million with Calgary in the summer of 2012. He’s given the Flames more than reasonable value, including a career-high 31 goals and 76 points last season, and could be an attractive addition to any playoff contender. Hudler hasn’t been quite as potent this year but he has been heating up in February and offers an interesting combination of speed and skill.

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Dan Hamhuis

Vancouver Canucks defenceman

Impending unrestricted free agent

A member of the 2014 Canadian Olympic team in Sochi, Dan Hamhuis won’t provide much excitement to playoff contenders, but he could add some depth and experience to any defence. The 33-year-old, who holds a no-movement clause, averaged nearly 25 minutes when the Canucks went to the Stanley Cup final in 2011. He can kill penalties, too.

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Loui Eriksson

Boston Bruins winger

Impending unrestricted free agent

The key piece of Boston’s return for Tyler Seguin in 2013, Eriksson’s first two seasons in Boston were solid, if unspectacular, but it’s been this season that the Swedish winger has really returned to form. Eriksson can do a little bit of everything: score, kill penalties and skate. He would be a valuable all-around addition to playoff hopefuls.

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Eric Staal

Carolina Hurricanes centre

Impending unrestricted free agent

Eric Staal is no longer the dominant forward who helped the Hurricanes capture a Stanley Cup in 2006. Staal is on pace to post his worst offensive numbers since he was a rookie, but he could still provide a modest power game for the post-season. He’s able to play both wing and centre, proving effective in the faceoff circle this season.

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P.A. Parenteau

Toronto Maple Leafs winger

Impending unrestricted free agent

Parenteau’s career was in some peril after he was bought out last summer by the Montreal Canadiens. He’s enjoyed a resurgence under Toronto coach Mike Babcock, quickly skating past the disappointing numbers he posted last year. Parenteau can help a team in need of offence, adding a scoring element to any power-play.

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Mikkel Boedker

Arizona Coyotes winger

Impending unrestricted free agent

The Coyotes would like to keep the 26-year-old in the mix long-term, but if they can’t sign him ahead of the Feb. 29 deadline it’s possible Arizona moves on from the former eighth overall pick. Boedker rocketed out of the gate this season with 30 points in 37 games before cooling down along with the Coyotes in recent months. He could provide some effective depth on the wing.

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Radim Vrbata

Vancouver Canucks winger

Impending unrestricted free agent

Vrbata hasn’t been quite the force this year that he was in Vancouver a year ago (63 points). But the 34-year-old can still score, especially on the power-play, and offers some post-season experience. Vrbata, who signed a two-year deal with the Canucks in 2014, holds a modified no-trade clause in his contract.

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Dale Weise

Montreal Canadiens winger

Impending unrestricted free agent

Weise will draw a raise somewhere next summer when he hits free agency. The 27-year-old sparkplug is having by far his best offensive season, already establishing a new career-high for goals, nine of which came in the first 20 games. A good skater with size (six foot two, 200-plus pounds), Weise could provide some effective bottom-six depth to a playoff team.

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Jonathan Drouin

Tampa Bay Lightning winger

Opting to sit rather than continue playing in the American Hockey League for Syracuse, Drouin presents an intriguing set of skills to playoff contenders and even those looking ahead to the future. Only 20, Drouin posted intriguing scoring rates last season and has obvious skill. But that’s not really in question. Whether general manager Steve Yzerman and the Lightning can find an offer that matches their (likely high) price is where the intrigue lies.