It's time to assess what each team has done to date, what they’ve added to help with that, and where they land relative to the field.

With the NHL’s trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, we’re going to pinpoint below the league’s teams that are shaping up as true Stanley Cup contenders. In alphabetical order:

We're past the trade deadline in the NHL, and now all eyes are on what's to come for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Take one look at the standings now and there's a good chance you can guess roughly 75 percent of the playoff field with ease.