"NHL Playoff Picture: Assessing Teams' Chances at Thanksgiving and Beyond"

As the NHL season reaches the American Thanksgiving mark, teams are assessing their playoff chances and determining whether they will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. The Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes are cautious sellers, while the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers are confident playoff locks and cautious buyers. The Buffalo Sabres and Calgary Flames are also cautious buyers, while the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks are cautious sellers. The Colorado Avalanche are a playoff lock and cautious buyers, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are aggressive sellers. The Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings are cautious sellers, and the Edmonton Oilers are cautious buyers. The article provides similar assessments for the remaining teams in the league.