The Lighting paid a steep price -- two first-round picks -- for Gourde and Bjorkstrand but they're two players who should fit in perfectly.

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) dives as he is scored on by Ottawa Senators’ Tim Stutzle, bottom right, after getting caught out of his crease, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa,

NHL trade deadline is almost upon us, as NHL teams have until 3 p.m.  Eastern on Friday, March 7 to make critical upgrades to their teams, or to set up their franchise for longer-term success. With some stars already settled into their new teams -- J.