Nelson, 33, is a coveted acquisition for contenders looking to add immediate impact down the middle of the ice. He becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, so given the circumstances, Nelson's 12 years on Long Island are likely to come to an end by the March 7 trade deadline.

The Dallas Stars have shown interest in trading for New York Islanders center Brock Nelson, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. As the March 7 trade deadline approaches, Dallas finds itself in a favorable position to add a key player, thanks to potential cap flexibility from Tyler Seguin’s long-term injured reserve (LTIR) designation.

Brock Nelson’s current scoring drought reached 17 games Sunday, but Roy does not have to approach it the same way with No. 29. Nelson is not one to beat himself up, like Horvat, or get frustrated, like Mat Barzal. At least publicly, he is steady and optimistic, almost without fail.

With less two months until the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline March 7, we’re delivering at least one deadline-focused story every day at Daily Faceoff. Today, we explore the best fits for New York Islanders center and pending UFA Brock Nelson,

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.

With 51 days until the NHL trade deadline, it's time to figure out who fits elsewhere and what the Islanders could get in return.