There's nothing like a Saturday in Central Park.

The Calgary Flames apparently shared that sentiment, as they held practice at one of the outdoor rinks in New York's most famous public space ahead of Sunday's game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers.

Here's what it looked like when the drills began:

Hydration is always important, and even more so in the elements.

The Flames drew a decent crowd, considering they're in enemy territory.

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Some big names could be on the move before March 1, but there are several less productive players who could still provide value to buyers looking to add ahead of the trade deadline.

From veteran forwards to seasoned blue-liners, more than a handful of reasonably priced options abound for teams looking to bolster their playoff-ready rosters.

Here are five under-the-radar players who might find new homes before the clock strikes 3 p.m. ET on deadline day:

Mike Ribeiro

Ribeiro went unclaimed on waivers Saturday, so he's not exactly in high demand, but his value should rise closer to the deadline as teams get a better idea of where they stand.

The 36-year-old center has certainly flown under the radar with only four goals and 25 points, but he's only a season removed from a 43-assist, 50-point campaign.

He's a pending unrestricted free agent with a cap hit of $3.5 million, and that figure shouldn't be too cumbersome for teams looking to add depth down the middle.

Patrick Eaves

There's a ton of parity in the league at the moment, and that's essentially led to crickets in terms of significant trades, because so many teams aren't sure whether they'll be buyers or sellers.

The Dallas Stars are one of those teams, sitting third-last in the Western Conference but only four points out of a playoff position.

If they bottom out and decide to sell, Patrick Eaves would have to be considered a trade candidate, considering his status as a UFA, his age (32), and his team-friendly cap hit of $1 million.

The fact that he's on pace for a career year - leading the Stars with 19 goals - doesn't hurt his value, either.

Drew Stafford

When you look at Stafford's production this season as a whole, it's not very impressive, but the Winnipeg Jets' notoriously streaky forward was putting together a nice run before an injury forced him to miss the last six games.

He's posted only 12 points in 34 contests, but eight of those points came in the last 13 games he played prior to getting hurt.

He's nearing a return, and if he picks up where he left off upon retaking the ice, he'll be a possible trade target as a pending UFA who's proven he can contribute.

The Jets are only two points out of a playoff spot, so they may opt to hold on to him, but, should they falter in the weeks ahead, Stafford could garner some interest despite his $4.35-million cap hit.

Brian Gionta

The Buffalo Sabres won't admit it, but let's be honest - they're not really in contention this season, sitting eight points out with effectively seven teams to leapfrog if they hope to claim a playoff berth.

That means, barring a February surge, general manager Tim Murray will look to do what he did at last year's deadline, when he dealt versatile forward Jamie McGinn to the Anaheim Ducks.

McGinn was a pending UFA, just like Sabres captain Brian Gionta is this year. The latter is 38 years old, but he can still score on occasion, and teams might covet his wealth of experience.

Dennis Seidenberg

The New York Islanders have resurrected their season under new head coach Doug Weight, but it's still going to be an uphill battle to qualify for the postseason.

If they deem the playoffs a lost cause come deadline time, Dennis Seidenberg would likely be discussed considering his ultra-affordable cap hit of $1 million, and his status as a steady defenseman with plenty of playoff experience, including a Stanley Cup championship with the Boston Bruins in 2011.

He's 35, and the offensive production hasn't quite been there this season, but Seidenberg could be a reliable bottom-pairing addition for a team looking to solidify its blue line.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Nope, it's not the holiday season - it's Super Bowl season!

We all know that the two weeks leading up to the Big Game are the busiest two weeks of the betting season, and they are also the most fun. Props, props and more props. Some of the more interesting proposition wagers available for the Super Bowl are of the cross-sport variety. Let's take a look at a few of those NHL versus Super Bowl LI crossover props.

Connor McDavid total points at Montreal vs. total interceptions in Super Bowl LI (William Hill US)

The NHL's leading scorer, Connor McDavid, and his Edmonton Oilers teammates will be in Montreal on Sunday afternoon to battle the Canadiens in a nationally televised game in Canada. You can expect the young Oilers to come out flying, draw some penalties using their speed and test the below average penalty kill of the Habs (No. 23 in the NHL at 79.2 percent). McDavid will likely be involved in every goal scored by Edmonton - the big question is can they score more than one or two.

In the football game, despite the expectations of the game being an all-out air assault by both teams, there shouldn't be a lot of interceptions. Tom Brady, incredibly, only tossed two picks all season and the New England defense is not known for grabbing balls out of the air.

There may be a deflected ball that falls into a defender's hands at some point, but one interception is about all we can expect from these two teams. Connor McDavid has a much higher ceiling in this matchup.

Pick: Connor McDavid total points at Montreal

Calgary Flames at New York Rangers total goals in the first period vs. Matt Bryant total field goals made in Super Bowl LI (Sportsbook.ag)

The New York Rangers are the second highest scoring team in the National Hockey League at 3.35 goals per game. Simple math says the Rangers are likely good for one goal in the opening period versus the Calgary Flames on Sunday afternoon. The Flames, on the other hand, rank No. 21 with only 2.58 goals per game. That is less than one goal per period so we'll use the overflow from the Rangers and handicap this as a 1-1 game after the first period.

Matt Bryant, on the other hand, could be in for a big day in the field goal department. The Patriots employ a very effective bend-but-don't-break defensive system that really tightens up when opposing teams get into the red zone. The Falcons will get their share of offensive yardage Sunday, but they will be held to fourth down kicks three or four times. There has even been some betting action on Matt Bryant as Super Bowl MVP based on the Patriots' ability to keep teams out of the end zone (currently at 10/1 at William Hill US in Nevada after opening at 100/1).

Pick: Matt Bryant total field goals

Alex Ovechkin total shots on goal versus Los Angeles Kings (-0.5) vs. totals sacks in Super Bowl LI (William Hill US)

Gone are the days when Washington Capitals' sniper Alex Ovechkin would wind up and fire the puck on net every time he crossed the blue line. Ovie is averaging right around 3.9 shots on goal per game this season - he's more efficient and most will agree he is now a better "team player". However, Ovechkin still has the potential to hit the ice in front of a massive Sunday afternoon NBC audience and pepper the net from all angles. Ovie's ceiling for shots on goal, on any given night, could potentially be as high as 8-10.

Atlanta's defense is not good - let's just be brutally honest. The only chance the Falcons are going to have at slowing down Tom Brady and the Patriots on Sunday is to get a fierce pass rush on virtually every play from scrimmage. Bill Belichick and Pats' offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels are fully aware of this fact and will attempt to get the ball out of Brady's hands quickly, using the speed and elusiveness of their wide receivers to gain big chunks of yardage. Don't expect many five-step drop backs from the Patriots' quarterback this Sunday.

The Patriots have a very good defense, but they are not big on the pass rush. The Pats have only recorded three sack thus far in the playoffs and their 34 during the regular season ranked them in the lower half of the league.

You can expect one or two sacks from each team Sunday which will put the total number right around Alex Ovechkin's season average for shots on goal per game (3.9). Ovie has a much higher ceiling and should be considered the big favorite in this matchup.

Pick: Alex Ovechkin total shots (-0.5)

Vegas Golden Knights total points during 2017-18 season (-20.5) vs. Devonta Freeman total rushing yards in Super Bowl LI (Westgate LV Superbook)

As much as everyone in Las Vegas is excited about getting a professional sports franchise, it's an expansion team so expectations should be very low for their first year. The last time the NHL expanded was for the 2000-01 season when the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild were welcomed to the league. The Jackets finished their first season with 71 points and the Wild were even worse with 68.

The current league rules allow for more team points with the extra point being awarded for a shootout victory, but you still must assume the Golden Knights will finish somewhere near the bottom of the league next season. The worst teams in the NHL, even with the extra shootout points, are generally around the 70 point mark. We can give the Golden Knights a few extra points due to the "Vegas factor" and estimate 75 points in 2017-18.

With the -20.5 being put on the Golden Knights that means we will need 55 rushing yards out of Devonta Freeman. Although the Patriots are very good against the run (third in the NFL during the regular season at 88.6 yards allowed per game), Freeman is a dynamic running back who will only need to bust off one big run in order to cover this number. At just under 74 yards per game during the regular season, Freeman won't have to come anywhere near his season average in order to take down the expansion Golden Knights.

Pick: Devonta Freeman total rushing yards

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Frank Corrado might finally be freed.

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed the seldom-used defenseman on waivers Saturday and claimed blue-liner Alexey Marchenko off the wire from the Detroit Red Wings, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and Chris Johnston.

Corrado never managed to carve out consistent playing time since the Leafs claimed him off waivers last season. He appeared in only two games for Toronto this year after getting a 39-game look in 2015-16.

The 25-year-old Marchenko recorded six points in 30 games this season for the Red Wings, who drafted him in the seventh round in 2011.

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Mike Ribeiro isn't in high demand.

The Nashville Predators center went unclaimed on waivers Saturday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Ribeiro was placed on the wire by the club Friday, after reportedly requesting a trade.

The 36-year-old is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $3.5 million. He has 25 points in 46 games this season.

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The Nashville Predators filed a rather surprising transaction Saturday morning.

The club assigned goaltender Juuse Saros to its AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, while recalling netminder Marek Mazanec.

Saros went 5-3-2 with a 1.79 GAA and a .941 save percentage in 10 starts for the Predators, spelling veteran No. 1 netminder Pekka Rinne.

The 21-year-old - widely regarded as the Predators' top goaltending prospect - has also excelled in the AHL, going 11-2-0 with a 1.76 GAA and .938 save percentage in 13 games with the Admirals this season.

Mazanec, on the other hand, has struggled to a 4.73 GAA and .839 save percentage across four games with Nashville in 2016-17. He's 12-10-0 with a 2.61 GAA and .910 save percentage in 23 AHL contests.

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The Florida Panthers finally have two of their best players back, and it might just be enough to save their season.

Jonathan Huberdeau scored the eventual game-winner in his 2016-17 debut Friday night to beat the Anaheim Ducks after missing more than 50 games with a leg injury, while Aleksander Barkov set up the goal in his first appearance of the calendar year.

It was the Panthers' third straight victory in what's been a turbulent campaign in Sunrise. Gerard Gallant was fired in late November, and things have actually been worse under interim head coach and general manager Tom Rowe, even including this latest run.

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The Panthers are 12-10-9 since Rowe stepped behind the bench, or seven games under .500 for those who value true wins and losses. They were 11-10-1 in 22 games before Gallant was dismissed.

But, despite a failure to pick up where they left off last season, the Panthers are alive in the wide-open Eastern Conference playoff picture.

The team sits two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for the second wild-card spot, and while they have the worst goal differential among East playoff contenders, the Panthers are only two points back of the Boston Bruins for third in the Atlantic with a pair of games in hand.

Those postseason aspirations will only be further bolstered by the returns of two of their most productive offensive players.

The 23-year-old Huberdeau notched 20 goals and 59 points last season, ranking third on the team in the latter category. Barkov, 21, led the club with 28 goals in 2015-16 and has 28 points in 37 games this season.

Florida is in dire need of scoring, meanwhile, ranking fifth-worst in the NHL with 2.33 goals per game.

Huberdeau and Barkov will obviously help the Panthers improve in that area, and the offensive boost might be enough to catapult them back into the playoff picture.

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One limitation when evaluating players with advanced data is that performance doesn't occur in a vacuum. Players are all - to at least a certain extent - products of their system, and environment and role invariably impact individual metrics.

Because of this, we often see underlying numbers look more, or less favorably, when players begin to work out of a new system. A coaching change, or shift in scenery can easily overhaul perception.

P.K. Subban and Shea Weber have been performing under new instruction for almost four months following last summer's stunning swap of high-priced, top-pairing defenders.

What, if anything, have we learned since?

Before the deal

* Goal and point rates include all conditions

Setting aside the subjectivity to the Subban-Weber debate, this is what the raw numbers revealed about the two All-Star defenders in the two seasons leading up to the deal:

• Weber was the more dangerous goal scorer, but Subban's complete offensive impact was greater.
• Both were high-event players landing on the positive side of possession, but Subban's influence was more significant, and more so relative to his teammates.

Regardless of age, contract, intangibles, or disposition, many felt the Predators won the deal for the simple fact that Subban's ability to drive play was stronger than Weber's.

Since the deal

As is the objective in every trade, both parties received precisely what they paid for. The data's reflected this so far, but perhaps with one exception.

Weber's offensive impact was immediate in Montreal, as he scored seven goals and racked up 10 points in his first 20 games with the man advantage alone. By contrast, Subban has just seven power-play points, and 18 overall, (in 17 fewer games).

Regardless, Weber's outshone his counterpart so far inside the offensive zone with similar numbers from his time in Nashville.

Yet, when evaluating in terms of strict 5-on-5 performance without goal-scoring randomness, Subban has had that similarly positive overall impact in relation to his teammates, while Weber continues to lag behind a little bit.

The fascination centered around the Subban-Weber debate will endure. And the conversation is made only more compelling in that the two defenders, who have profoundly different styles, haven't necessarily altered the teams' general position in the overall landscape.

Not like, say, the absence of Carey Price would, anyway.

(All advanced data courtesy: Corsica Hockey)

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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Saturday, Feb. 4 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):

Dynamic Duos

• C Logan Couture (53K) & LW Patrick Marleau (42K), Sharks (vs. Coyotes): San Jose's second line has been doing the heavy lifting lately. Old man Marleau has seven goals in his last five games! Arizona ranks dead last in xGA60 (expected goals against per 60 minutes) and SCA60 (scoring chances against per 60 minutes).

• LW Jaden Schwartz (56K) & RW Vladimir Tarasenko (77K), Blues (vs. Penguins): The Blues scored five goals in their first game with Mike Yeo as the bench boss. They will catch the Penguins on the second game of a back-to-back. Matt Murray started Friday's game, so it's safe to assume Marc-Andre Fleury (.878 SV%, 4.06 GAA in 12 road games) will be between the pipes.

• C Ryan Johansen (68K) & LW Filip Forsberg (62K), Predators (vs. Red Wings): Nashville is 5-1-1 in their last six games. While they have underachieved this season, they have still been great at home. Johansen and Forsberg have combined for 14 points in the club's last seven games. The Red Wings will be playing their second game in as many nights.

Goalie Breakdown

• TARGET & BARGAIN - Devan Dubnyk (75K), Wild (at Canucks): Dubnyk at 75K is just too easy. He is likely going to win the Vezina and the first place Wild are taking on one of the most offensively-challenged teams in the NHL. This is a no-brainer.

• FADE - Marc-Andre Fleury (82K), Penguins (at Blues): Fleury's affordable salary may tempt users into drafting him, but remember his road splits? They're not pretty: .878 SV%, 4.06 GAA in 12 road games.

• CONTRARIAN - Robin Lehner (104K), Sabres (vs. Senators): Lehner is the most expensive goaltender on the slate and will surely be faded with Dubnyk at 75K. However, Lehner has shined against his former team, posting a .951 SV% and a 1.42 GAA in six career games against Ottawa.

Bargain Plays

• D Dion Phaneuf (27K), Senators (at Sabres): Eleven of Phaneuf's 20 points this season have come with the man advantage. Buffalo has the league's second-worst penalty kill. Even if Phaneuf doesn't record a point, his secondary stats (102 shots, 84 hits, 95 blocks and 63 PIMs) can be enough to return value to his modest salary on most nights.

• RW Mikko Rantanen (30K), Avalanche (vs. Jets): Rantanen hasn't had the most productive rookie season, but he averages over 18 minutes per game and is on a line with Nathan MacKinnon. He does have two goals in his last three games and Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has an .896 SV% and a 3.20 GAA on the road this year.

• C Sam Gagner (26K), Blue Jackets (vs. Devils): In a total opposite situation compared to Rantanen, the veteran Gagner has been very productive this season despite a bottom-six role. The Devils will likely start backup goalie Keith Kinkaid in their second game in as many nights.

Top Fades

• C Henrik Sedin (54K), Canucks (vs. Wild): Henrik doesn't have a high enough floor, nor a high enough ceiling to warrant his 54K salary. A matchup against the first place Wild and Devan Dubnyk make him a must fade.

• LW Daniel Sedin (59K), Canucks (vs. Wild): Daniel's floor is higher thanks to his willingness to shoot the puck, but he still can't be trusted given the matchup.

• D Shayne Gostisbehere (45K), Flyers (vs. Kings): Gostisbehere was a healthy scratch in Philadelphia's last game. Even if he plays on Saturday, he doesn't warrant a 45K salary against the red-hot Peter Budaj.

Contrarian Options

• C William Nylander (46K), Maple Leafs (at Bruins): Nylander has just two points in his last seven games, so he'll surely have low ownership. He has been reunited on a line with Auston Matthews, where he began the season and recorded 11 points in his first nine games.

• RW T.J. Oshie (44K), Capitals (at Canadiens): Oshie will likely be faded against Carey Price, but the Caps have been rolling lately, large in part due to Oshie's 19 points in his last 15 games.

• LW Gabriel Landeskog (55K), Avalanche (vs. Jets): Landeskog is having an awful season, but Connor Hellebuyck has been brutal on the road. Landeskog can add to his value with his willingness to hit and block shots.

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Some players know their stats inside and out. Phil Kessel isn't one of them.

The affable Pittsburgh Penguins forward didn't initially realize he'd achieved a career milestone by playing Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

It sure is, Phil. It sure is.

Kessel scored the overtime winner and potted two goals in the game, so it's fair to say he got the last laugh.

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