Arizona Coyotes forward Mikkel Boedker is one of the most intriguing players ahead of the Feb. 29 trade deadline.

Boedker, playing on a one-year, $3.75-million deal, will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. As the Coyotes continue to fall out of the playoff race following a 3-6-1 stretch, it's growing increasingly evident that the most likely course of action will be to sell and continue building toward the future.

With 38 points in 59 games this season, there will certainly be no shortage of suitors for the 26-year-old's services in the coming days.

Here are three teams that should pursue Boedker:

Florida Panthers

An injury to forward Jonathan Huberdeau has exposed the Panthers' weakness on the left side. Boedker would certainly change that as a significant improvement to their top six.

The Panthers have surprised many by putting themselves in the Stanley Cup conversation with an Atlantic Division-leading 75 points. However, general manager Dale Tallon has made it perfectly clear he doesn't intend on deviating from his long-term vision for short-term success - unless a deal makes sense.

Boedker would surely be an immediate fit in Florida, and wouldn't deviate from the team's plans for the future. Not only would he help them win now, but the possibility of inking a player of his caliber - entering the prime of his career - to a long-term deal should entice Florida even further.

Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks are without a doubt a legitimate Stanley Cup threat once again, but they have one glaring hole on their roster: a left-winger to round out their top six on the second line next to Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa.

As they did when they landed Antoine Vermette from the Coyotes at last year's deadline, general manager Stan Bowman has made it pretty clear he isn't afraid to think big and pull off bold moves. A difficult cap situation certainly won't hinder his ability to go over the top in the quest for a fourth Stanley Cup in seven years, which means Boedker should be a prime target.

Chicago could entice the Coyotes with a similar package to what landed them Vermette last season: a first-round pick and a prospect. However, it may be able to up the ante even further should the Coyotes take back Bryan Bickell and the $4 million remaining on his contract next season.

The aforementioned deal could allow the Blackhawks to go for it at a reasonable cost once again this season, while enabling them to clear significant cap space to add when they face a similar situation next year.

Washington Capitals

The Capitals may be tight on cap space, but they're surely all in, sitting 11 points better than the Blackhawks for top spot in the NHL standings.

An early Stanley Cup favorite, Washington must do everything it can to ensure it capitalizes on the rare opportunity that's been presented this season. Boedker definitely fits the mold.

Boedker's $3.5-million cap hit is manageable, especially if the Capitals can find a way to entice the Coyotes to take on a contract - perhaps the $4.5 million remaining on veteran forward Brooks Laich's deal next season.

His addition definitely makes sense. A second-line position is up for grabs, or, considering the solid play of 21-year-old Andre Burakovsky, they could round out their forward group by fitting Boedker in on the third line next to Jason Chimera and Mike Richards.

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