Sean Walker

The Avalanche are acquiring the 29-year-old defender, according to a league source.

The Athletic's Harman Dayal and Max Bultman pick perfect player-team fits at this year's trade deadline, along with what they could cost.

Walker is a pending UFA, a coveted right-handed shot and is playing the best hockey of his career.

Who's out there for the Jets to acquire? And how might those players fit into the lineup?

Unrestricted free-agent defensemen Walker and Seeler want to stay in orange and black, but could a trade come sooner than later?

The right-handed defenseman's cost makes him an intriguing option for teams in search of help on the blue line.

The 26-year-old Provorov had 27 points in 82 games last season and six goals while averaging 23:01 per game.

"The biggest challenge is just not playing," the defenseman said.

With only one scholarship offer, Walker pushed his way to the NHL and is now fighting through intense rehabilitation.

With a backloaded deal and an AAV smaller than expected, the Kings retained a valued defenseman.