Playing it close to the vest fits how Nelson has acted throughout his NHL career. He is a ready and willing interview during the season but his words always seem to come with a detached sense of analysis, as if he’s separating his emotions from his public persona.

The big question with a bit more than 24 hours until the deadline: Will the Wild employ LTIR to create cap space for a big addition?

It’s officially the eve of the NHL Trade Deadline. Despite how close the deadline is, the New York Islanders camp is in virtual radio silence regarding Brock Nelson’s status.